Comparison

Maxell Smart 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

Maxell Smart

Manage and control all your Maxell Smart devices from a single application. Easily sync, group, and schedule devices based on rooms, daily needs, or even weather forecasts. Receive notifications and control your devices remotely for enhanced convenience.

Highlights
  • Control all Maxell Smart devices
  • Easy device syncing
  • Group devices by room
  • Control multiple devices simultaneously
  • Share devices with family
  • Schedule device actions
  • Remote control and notifications
Features
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Maxell Smart Solutions: Live To The Max 1. Control any Maxell Smart device with one App. 2. Sync devices easily and instantly through the App. 3. Group and arrange devices based on the rooms they are installed in. 4. Control multiple devices at once. 5. Share devices with other family members or add additional members to existing account. 6. Schedule alarms, lights, and sensors based on your daily and weekly needs. 7. Configure devices based on weather forecasts. 8. Receive Notifications and control from anywhere.

About

Fanvil Link

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1. Answer calls anytime. 2. Stay connected with your family anytime, anywhere. 3. Unlock doors remotely. 4. Monitor door phone camera feeds in real-time. 5. Create temporary access codes. 6. Add IC/ID cards, face, and PIN codes. 7. Receive timely alarm notifications to safeguard your property.

Screenshots

Maxell Smart4 screens
Fanvil Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fanvil Link at monthly against Maxell Smart's every 25 months. 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

Maxell Smart ships an update every 25 months, Fanvil Link monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Maxell Smart versus Fanvil Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxell SmartFanvil Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB145 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMaxell Latin America, S.A.Fanvil Link Technology Co. Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Maxell Smart

No in-app purchases

None

Fanvil Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maxell Smart free?
Maxell Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fanvil Link free?
Fanvil Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Maxell Smart or Fanvil Link have ads?
Neither Maxell Smart nor Fanvil Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maxell Smart or Fanvil Link?
Maxell Smart ships an update every 25 months, and Fanvil Link monthly. Most recently, Maxell Smart was updated on October 13, 2026 and Fanvil Link on October 25, 2026.

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