Comparison

Maxcio vs LinknLink

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

Head to head
About

Maxcio

Manage your smart home devices, shop for new appliances, and access technical support all in one place. This app simplifies your daily routine and enhances your living space with intelligent control and timely updates on new products.

Highlights
  • Effortless device pairing
  • Remote appliance control
  • Group control for multiple devices
  • Device sharing for co-management
  • Appliance scheduling with timers
  • New product updates and recommendations
  • Technical support and multilingual manuals
Features
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Introduction to the MAXCIO app MAXCIO is an innovative app engineered to streamline smart appliance management, online shopping, and customer technical support. In short, the MAXCIO app helps you live a more efficient life. More importantly, it enables you to fully inhabit happiness. Offering a more intelligent existence, the MAXCIO app does it all and more: - Effortless pairing: Pair it to devices with unprecedented ease and connect to networks using an unrivaled simplified process. (Please note: Only 2.4G WiFi is supported currently) - Remote Control: Adjust settings and control your appliances whenever and wherever using the intuitive MAXCIO app remote control feature. - One-for-many Group Control: Using this innovative feature, you can designate a group to control multiple devices simultaneously to achieve unparalleled convenience. - Many-for-one Device Sharing: This sharing feature enables members to co-manage devices so each room they occupy is a tailor-made environment perfect for them. - Set Appliance Timers: Set timers on all our Google Home and Alexa Accessories to arrange schedules around your daily routine. The MAXCIO app renders your home a truly intelligent entity. - Updates on New Released Smart Products and Recommendations: Stay up-to-date on the latest, innovative smart home products. The MAXCIO app will put you ahead of the curve. - Efficient Technical Support: You’ll get access to limitless technical support to assist you at every phase, from installation to usage. Plus, for our international MAXCIO family, you can also use the MAXCIO app to access a multilingual instruction manual. - 2-Year Warranty Policy: MAXCIO guarantees every customer a 2-year warranty. We take full responsibility for any quality issues. With us, your purchase is 100% risk-free 100% of the time. MAXCIO is an emerging brand with innovative developers and a group of elite product designers. MAXCIO’s focus is simply on manufacturing the best smart home appliances so you can inhabit happiness. MAXCIO is a rapidly-growing, new-generation smart home brand. We always prioritize design and quality. Our incomparable designs bring our ideas to life. Each realized concept is a gifted piece of the future for your enjoyment. We’re the industry’s leading inspirational players. Since 2017, MAXCIO has been releasing smart household product lines for consumers that take into account every aspect of living. These include Light Fixtures, Diffuser Humidifiers, Light Switches, LED Light Bulbs, LED Strip Lights, Smart WiFi Plugs, Temperature Controllers, Energy-saving Equipment, Extension Cords and Power Strips etc.

About

LinknLink

This app enables seamless interaction and interconnection between smart hardware devices via your mobile phone. It offers features like customized smart scenes, intelligent linkage, and time-based automation for a connected lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Customized smart scenes
  • Intelligent linkage
  • Time plan settings
  • Account sharing
  • Hierarchical management
  • Multi-language support
Features
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LinknLink is more than a smart home control app. Powered by a built-in AI Agent, it brings 1,500+ device brands, Home Assistant, and everyday lifestyle services into one unified experience. Control devices, create automations, manage your home, and get help using natural language. LinknLink works with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, Matter, SmartThings, and other major smart home platforms. KEY FEATURES 1. Control 1,500+ Device Brands Manage lights, air conditioners, curtains, locks, sensors, cameras, and more across different brands, protocols, and ecosystems — all from one app. • 20+ popular brands can be added directly without an extra gateway • More third-party brands can be connected through HomeClaw • No Home Assistant knowledge is required 2. Built-in AI Agent Simply tell LinknLink what you want to do. The built-in AI Agent can help you: • Control devices • Create scenes and automations • Schedule tasks • Answer setup and usage questions • Diagnose device and system issues • Assist with general everyday tasks No separate AI service or complicated setup is required. 3. Create Automations with Natural Language Forget complex rule builders. Just say: “Turn off the living room lights and lower the AC at 10 PM every night.” LinknLink understands your intent and creates the corresponding scene, schedule, or automation automatically. 4. Fast Local Control and Free Remote Access Connected devices can be controlled locally for faster and more reliable response. You can also access and manage your home remotely without an additional subscription. • Third-party devices require HomeClaw for free remote access 5. A Home That Learns Your Routine LinknLink can gradually understand your habits, preferences, and daily routines, then suggest useful automations to make your home more comfortable, efficient, and responsive. 6. Clean and Customizable Interface The modern card-based interface makes devices, rooms, and functions easy to understand and control. Customize card layouts and room styles to create an experience that fits your home. 7. Native Home Assistant Integration Connect LinknLink to your Home Assistant instance and import existing devices without adding them again. Home Assistant users can enjoy simpler mobile control, remote access, and AI Agent features. • Devices in Home Assistant on HomeClaw can support free remote access after being imported into LinknLink 8. Bridge Devices Across Platforms Bridge connected devices, including devices imported from Home Assistant, to Matter, Apple Home, or Samsung SmartThings. Continue controlling and automating them in the ecosystem you already use. 9. More Than Smart Home Control LinknLink also supports useful lifestyle services, including sports updates, radio, shopping lists, and more. It is not only a smart home app, but an AI assistant designed around everyday home life. 10. Built for the Connected Future Future support for CarPlay will help connect your car, phone, and home. Prepare lights, curtains, and air conditioning before you arrive, making every return home more comfortable. Bring your devices, automations, platforms, and everyday services together with LinknLink — one app for a smarter, simpler, and more connected home. 11.Terms of Use (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 12. Service Agreement: https://app-service-chn-566c4736.linklinkiot.com/appfront/v1/webui/app-h5-subscribe_agreement_linklink-1036/ Privacy Policy:https://app-service-chn-566c4736.linklinkiot.com/appfront/v1/webui/app-h5-privacy_policy_linklink-1675/

Screenshots

Maxcio4 screens
LinknLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Maxcio at 4.7 against LinknLink's 3.2. Maxcio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). LinknLink's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 15%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. LinknLink sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Maxcio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Maxcio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 44 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of Maxcio's written reviews are positive against 42% of LinknLink's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maxcio ships an update every 4 months, LinknLink every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Maxcio versus LinknLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxcioLinknLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (59 ratings) — better3.2 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews42.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59 — better44
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB286 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperShenzhen Hong Tai Qi Technology Co., LtdHangzhou LinkLink Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Maxcio

All ratings59 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral15.4%
Negative69.2%

LinknLink

All ratings44 ratings
Positive47.7%
Neutral11.4%
Negative40.9%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral9.6%
Negative48.1%

Bugs and requests

Maxcio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LinknLink

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Cannot complete account setup/home location
  • Firmware updates broke device functionality
  • App crashes when selecting county location
  • App crashes when clicking on any device
  • App stops working/controlling devices
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  • Servers are often down
  • Login issues
  • Registration process fails
  • Setup process is difficult and error-prone
  • Bug with Home Assistant firmware
  • Sensor detection range decreased after firmware update
  • Custom notification sound not possible
  • Submenus displayed in Chinese
  • Temperature gauge locked to Celsius
  • Sensors added via app don't show up on gateway
  • Devices stop reading sensors at random times
  • Gateway turns off randomly
  • Devices intermittently disconnect from WiFi
  • EHub sensitivity too high
  • IR controller features do not work
  • Repetitive notifications sent
  • Product reboots constantly
  • App broken with iOS 18 update

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit button icons and titles
  • Add custom notification sound
  • Add sensitivity adjustment for eHub
  • Improve location options for smaller cities
  • Fix IR controller features

In-app purchases

None

Maxcio

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

LinknLink

Subscriptions10
  • 1 Screen$0.991 Year
  • 2 Screen$1.991 Year
  • ISG Monthly$1.991 Month
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  • 3 Screen$2.991 Year
  • 4 Screen$3.991 Year
  • 5 Screen$4.991 Year
  • 500MB$19.991 Year
  • ISG Year$19.991 Year
  • 1GB$29.991 Year
  • 3GB$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Maxcio free?
Maxcio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinknLink free?
LinknLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Maxcio or LinknLink?
Maxcio is rated higher. Maxcio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while LinknLink averages 3.2 from 44 ratings.
Do Maxcio or LinknLink have ads?
Neither Maxcio nor LinknLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maxcio or LinknLink?
Maxcio ships an update every 4 months, and LinknLink every 2 weeks. Most recently, Maxcio was updated on September 23, 2026 and LinknLink on October 12, 2026.

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