Comparison

Linhome vs Fanvil Link

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

Head to head
About

Linhome

This app allows you to interact with audio/video door entry systems. Receive notifications for visitors, see and speak with them via HD voice and video, and monitor your home's exterior remotely. It also provides a call history and remote control for door locks and gates.

Highlights
  • See and communicate with visitors via HD video/voice
  • Remote monitoring of home exterior
  • Call history and recordings
  • Remote door unlock and gate control
  • Push notifications for visitor alerts
  • Automatic configuration via QR-code or URL
Features
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Linhome is a SIP-based open source app designed to interact with audio/video door entry systems. Get notified when visitors ring your intercom button, see their video before opening the door, interact with them via HD voice and video and monitor what is happening outside of your home, when you are at home or anywhere else. Linhome key features: - See who is ringing at your door before answering the call (early media video) - Communicate with visitors via HD voice and video with your mobile phone (two-ways communication) - Decide where you want to pick up the call from, by registering several devices with the same account (call forking) - Configure the devices that you want to monitor and stay informed about everything happening outside your entrance - Set up action buttons, to remotely unlock a door, open a gate, switch on the light etc. - Call history: see all accepted, declined, missed and placed calls - Device view: easily configure all your door entry devices (SIP-based intercoms, indoor panels, outdoor cameras etc.) - Check out any past or missed call by playing audio and video recordings (can be deactivated) - Automatically configure the app via username/password, URL- or Qr-Code-based remote provisioning - Thanks to Push notifications, be instantly notified of anyone ringing at your door, at any time and everywhere (at home or via 3G/4G) Linhome is available on iPhones, iPads smartphones and tablets. It offers various specific features for advanced users (codecs, encryption option, debug mode etc.). Linhome is a highly customizable white label showcase application. It is developed and distributed by Belledonne Communications, the creator of Linphone, the famous open source softphone. For more information, see www.Linhome.org.

About

Fanvil Link

This utility app enhances your smart intercom experience by providing real-time notifications for device abnormalities and access to alarm history. It also introduces Picture-in-Picture calling and allows you to view snapshots from call history for visitor information.

Highlights
  • Device abnormality alarm notifications
  • Alarm history viewing
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) calling
  • Call history snapshots
  • KIT device management
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1.Added device abnormality alarm notifications and support for viewing alarm history 2.Added support for KIT device management 3.Introduced Picture-in-Picture (PiP) functionality to enhance the calling experience 4.Added support for viewing snapshots in call history, allowing users to review visitor information 5.Updated the relevant agreements

Screenshots

Linhome4 screens
Fanvil Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Linhome at 3.0 against Fanvil Link's 1.0. Fanvil Link's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Linhome holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linhome ships an update every 9 months, Fanvil Link monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Linhome versus Fanvil Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinhomeFanvil Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBelledonne Communications SARLFanvil Link Technology Co. Ltd

Customer experience

Linhome

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative60.0%

Fanvil Link

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Linhome

No in-app purchases

None

Fanvil Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linhome free?
Linhome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fanvil Link free?
Fanvil Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Linhome or Fanvil Link?
Linhome is rated higher. Linhome averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Fanvil Link averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Linhome or Fanvil Link have ads?
Neither Linhome nor Fanvil Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linhome or Fanvil Link?
Linhome ships an update every 9 months, and Fanvil Link monthly. Most recently, Linhome was updated on November 3, 2026 and Fanvil Link on October 30, 2026.

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