Comparison

LinknLink vs WholeHome Assistant

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

Head to head
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/

About

WholeHome Assistant

Features
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WholeHome Assistant is to help you to manage smart devices of your whole home. You don't need to pair devices one by one, just get all the devices, scenes and automations from your service provider with the authorization code or QR code. With the WholeHome Assistant, you could control device or scene remotely, and also customize the specific device actions.

Screenshots

LinknLink4 screens
WholeHome Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WholeHome Assistant at none against LinknLink's 10. On price, update cadence, 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. WholeHome Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinknLink ships an update every 2 weeks, WholeHome Assistant every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LinknLink versus WholeHome Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinknLinkWholeHome Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size286 MB89 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHangzhou LinkLink Technology Co., Ltd.Broadlink Co.,Ltd

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
None

WholeHome Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LinknLink free?
LinknLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WholeHome Assistant free?
WholeHome Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LinknLink or WholeHome Assistant have ads?
Neither LinknLink nor WholeHome Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LinknLink or WholeHome Assistant?
LinknLink ships an update every 2 weeks, and WholeHome Assistant every 3 weeks. Most recently, LinknLink was updated on September 20, 2026 and WholeHome Assistant on September 14, 2026.

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