Comparison

Byhome vs LIN Authenticator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

Byhome

This utility app allows for two-way audio communication, missed call notifications, and recording of photos and videos. It also supports ringtone customization and remote control of door and gate locks.

Highlights

2-way audio communication
Missed call notifications
Photo and video recording
Ringtone settings
Door and gate lock control

Features

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1. Supports 2-way audio. 2. Supports missed calls overview. 3. Supports photo and video recording and replay. 4. Supports ringtone settings. 5. Supports doorlock and gatelock opening function.

About

LIN Authenticator

Features

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The LIN Authenticator provides easy and secure multi-factor authentication for your account. It primary supports 2nd factor for applications owned by Lindner, but can also be used for private accounts for basic OTP Tokens.

Screenshots

Byhome3 screens

LIN Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Byhome at every 2 weeks against LIN Authenticator's every 12 months. Byhome also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Byhome ships an update every 2 weeks, LIN Authenticator every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

Byhome versus LIN Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Byhome	LIN Authenticator
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	16.7% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks — better	Every 12 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	9.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	110 MB	31 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Smartwares Safety & Lighting BV	NetKnights GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Byhome

No in-app purchases

None

LIN Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Byhome free?

Byhome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is LIN Authenticator free?

LIN Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Byhome or LIN Authenticator have ads?

Neither Byhome nor LIN Authenticator shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Byhome or LIN Authenticator?

Byhome ships an update every 2 weeks, and LIN Authenticator every 12 months. Most recently, Byhome was updated on October 8, 2026 and LIN Authenticator on September 26, 2026.