Comparison

LinknLink vs AWTRIX 3

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

AWTRIX 3

Manage your AWTRIX 3 device with ease from your smartphone. Adjust settings, screen mirror, and access an exclusive icon database to create custom static or animated icons. View your icons and access your AppLoop directly.

Highlights
  • Adjust device settings
  • Screen mirroring
  • Exclusive icon database access
  • Create static and animated icons
  • Access AppLoop
  • View icons
Features
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By purchasing this app, you play a crucial role in supporting the development of Awtrix Light! Manage your Awtrix with unparalleled ease straight from your smartphone. With this intuitive app, get complete control over your device's features: - Adjust settings such as text color, app transitions and much more. - Screenmirror - Exclusive access to the AWTRIX light icon database - Create static or animated icons - Access your AppLoop - View your icons

Screenshots

LinknLink4 screens
AWTRIX 34 screens

Verdict

The call

LinknLink and AWTRIX 3 both sit at 3.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of AWTRIX 3's written reviews are positive against 42% of LinknLink's. AWTRIX 3 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). LinknLink's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (44 vs 12). On rating, 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

LinknLink is free to download; AWTRIX 3 costs $3.99 up front. LinknLink sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. AWTRIX 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.2 for LinknLink against 3.3 for AWTRIX 3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of LinknLink's written reviews are positive against 90% of AWTRIX 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinknLink ships an update every 2 weeks, AWTRIX 3 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LinknLink versus AWTRIX 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinknLinkAWTRIX 3
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating3.2 (44 ratings)3.3 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews90.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size286 MB8 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHangzhou LinkLink Technology Co., Ltd.Stephan Muehl

Customer experience

LinknLink

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

AWTRIX 3

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%

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

AWTRIX 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LinknLink free?
LinknLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AWTRIX 3 free?
AWTRIX 3 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LinknLink or AWTRIX 3?
AWTRIX 3 is rated higher. LinknLink averages 3.2 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while AWTRIX 3 averages 3.3 from 12 ratings.
Do LinknLink or AWTRIX 3 have ads?
Neither LinknLink nor AWTRIX 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LinknLink or AWTRIX 3?
LinknLink ships an update every 2 weeks, and AWTRIX 3 every 4 days. Most recently, LinknLink was updated on September 20, 2026 and AWTRIX 3 on September 19, 2026.

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