YoLink vs CHARSHINE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YoLink
Control a wide range of smart home devices, including lights, switches, thermostats, and cameras, through a central hub. This application enables comprehensive home automation and management.
- Control smart lights
- Manage smart switches and sockets
- Automate watering systems
- Monitor IP cameras
- Integrate with YoLink hub
- Home automation management
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YoLink APP is released by YoSmart Inc. This APP can control all YoSmart equipment through YoLink hub, including the LED strip lights, smart switch, smart socket, Thermostat, automatic watering system, IP camera and so on. Smart Home is also called smart house, intelligent home, and home automation. It is some application of Internet of Things
CHARSHINE
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Charge Smarter, Live Better CHARSHINE simplifies home charging with intelligent energy management, 24/7 safety monitoring, and effortless control. Features: - Anytime Remote Control Check status, start/stop charging remotely, and sync with your daily routine - Smart Charging Schedule Customize charging plans based on electricity pricing tiers for maximum savings - Comprehensive Safety Real-time diagnostics with surge protection and instant alerts - Family Charger Sharing Grant temporary access to family members with controls Download CHARSHINE today – your intelligent partner for sustainable living!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: YoLink at every 3 weeks against CHARSHINE's every 2 months. CHARSHINE's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
YoLink ships an update every 3 weeks, CHARSHINE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YoLink | CHARSHINE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (55 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 55 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | YoSmart | ShenZhen Yongchuangcheng Technology Co.,Limited |
Bugs and requests
YoLink
Reported bugs
5 issues- App not working with iOS 15
- Frequent disconnections of hub and sensors
- Inability to save temperature alert ranges
- Alerts not working as expected
- Offline sensor issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add dark mode option
- Improve temperature/alarm setting controls
- Implement Apple Shortcuts support
- Add iPad app version
- Allow custom notification sounds
CHARSHINE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
YoLink
No in-app purchases
CHARSHINE
No in-app purchases
