# realme Link vs Baseus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: realme Link at none against Baseus's 22. realme Link also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 320). Baseus's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and review sentiment (25% vs 15%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Baseus sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. realme Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for realme Link against 4.3 for Baseus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: realme Link has 3.8K ratings behind it against 320, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of realme Link's written reviews are positive against 25% of Baseus's.

realme Link ships an update monthly, Baseus fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | realme Link | Baseus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realme-link/id1536584786/reviews) | **[4.3 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseus/id1552808896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 320 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **24.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 419 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Realme Mobile Telecommunications (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529996148) | [深圳市倍思科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708041876) |

## What reviewers say

### realme Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realme-link/id1536584786)

Manage your smart home devices and track your fitness activities. Discover new smart products and access health information. This app aims to create a convenient, comfortable, and healthy smart life.

**Highlights:** Smart home device management, Automated device control scenes, Exercise and fitness tracking, Health data synchronization, New product discovery, Health information access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent bass
- 👍 Good brightness
- 🚀 Had to reinstall app to pair

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot connect when trying to sign up
- 🐛 Connection issues, keeps disconnecting
- 🐛 App not working, unable to use features
- 🐛 Unable to create account, various errors
- 🐛 Device not detected in app

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect Realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo
- Realme Buds Air 3 Neo not supported
- Realme Buds Q2 not supported
- Realme Band not supported
- Realme Watch S Pro not supported

**Requested features**

- Add support for Realme Buds T300
- Add support for Realme Buds Wireless 3
- Add support for Realme Buds Air 3 Neo
- Add support for Realme Buds Q2s
- Add support for Realme Buds Air 5 Pro


### Baseus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseus/id1552808896)

Manage all your electronic devices from a single platform. Easily connect your devices for a smarter, more convenient life. Discover and purchase premium quality products directly through the integrated e-commerce store.

**Highlights:** Device management, Easy setup, Device sharing, E-commerce platform, Premium product selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Plan Monthly | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60min | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200min | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500min | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 minutes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monthly plan | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quarterly plan | $5.99 | one-time |
| 300 minutes | $6.99 | one-time |
| Professional Plan Monthly | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Plan Annual | $14.99 | one-time |
| Annual plan | $24.99 | one-time |
| Professional Plan Annual | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to operate
- 🔒 Privacy-conscious with guest mode option
- 🎵 Customizable equalizer settings
- 🔍 Helpful find/locate feature for lost earbuds
- 📱 Seamless device switching capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 App fails to recognize connected devices
- 📦 Bulky case design not pocket-friendly
- 🔋 Battery status not displayed for case
- 💾 Dash cam connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on 'recovering videos' screen for dash cams
- Bluetooth pairing loop on iPhone with iOS 17
- Firmware update fails to install (0% on iPhone, crashes on Android)
- Email verification not received during signup
- App doesn't recognize paired devices in search

**Requested features**

- Support for Bowie E17 headphones
- Support for Bowie E19 headphones
- Support for Simu S2 airbuds
- Support for Simu S1 airbuds
- Support for Baseus Encock WM 04


## Frequently asked questions

### Is realme Link free?

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

### Is Baseus free?

Baseus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, realme Link or Baseus?

Baseus is rated higher. realme Link averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Baseus averages 4.3 from 320 ratings.

### Do realme Link or Baseus have ads?

Neither realme Link nor Baseus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, realme Link or Baseus?

realme Link ships an update monthly, and Baseus fortnightly. Most recently, realme Link was updated on October 18, 2026 and Baseus on October 18, 2026.

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