Comparison

OpenIoTHub vs EasyLink

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

Head to head
About

OpenIoTHub

This tool provides remote access and management for various IoT devices and intranet services. It supports multiple protocols and integrates with popular private cloud solutions and hardware.

Highlights
  • Remote IoT device management
  • Intranet penetration access
  • Supports TCP, UDP, HTTP, FTP
  • Integrates with private clouds (CasaOS, ZimaOS, etc.)
  • Supports various hardware and Docker interfaces
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IoT device management and intranet penetration access tool, supporting various open-source and third-party devices (Feixun plug, Feixun R1 speaker, ONVIF camera, etc.) 1. Support TCP, UDP, HTTP, FTP intranet penetration 2. Support intelligent hardware, including open-source switches, Feixun power strips, etc 3. Support the following private clouds - CasaOS - ZimaOS - Green Union NAS can manually add and access web pages - Feiniu NAS manually adds access to various Docker interfaces - Unraid - Synology - QNAP - docker

About

EasyLink

Features
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Connect Your Meters and Devices: Effortlessly connect your electric meter to monitor energy usage in your home or office. Track your PV generation, EV charger consumption, and overall energy usage with ease. Understand Your Energy Consumption: Gain comprehensive insights into your electricity usage. Discover the standby consumption of your devices and monitor your solar surplus with the EasyLink. Know exactly how much energy you are using for cooking, showering, and other activities. Live and Historical Data: View real-time energy consumption or delve into detailed historical graphs. See the immediate impact of turning on a device and become your own energy expert by comparing data across days, weeks, and months. Analyse your energy patterns and make informed decisions to optimise your consumption. Monitor Costs: Keep an eye on your costs and track your spending. Access multiple years of storage for thorough comparisons across seasons and years, helping you manage and reduce your energy expenses effectively.

Screenshots

OpenIoTHub4 screens
EasyLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EasyLink at none against OpenIoTHub's shown. OpenIoTHub's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and in-app purchases 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

OpenIoTHub ships an update weekly, EasyLink every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
OpenIoTHub versus EasyLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenIoTHubEasyLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHefei Yunyilian Intelligent Technology Co., LtdcThings Limited

In-app purchases

None

OpenIoTHub

No in-app purchases

None

EasyLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenIoTHub free?
OpenIoTHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EasyLink free?
EasyLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenIoTHub or EasyLink have ads?
OpenIoTHub shows ads; EasyLink does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenIoTHub or EasyLink?
OpenIoTHub ships an update weekly, and EasyLink every 4 months. Most recently, OpenIoTHub was updated on September 13, 2026 and EasyLink on June 4, 2026.

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