# Roku Smart Home vs ViewLink

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ViewLink at none against Roku Smart Home's 6. ViewLink also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Roku Smart Home's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roku Smart Home sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ViewLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Roku Smart Home against 4.8 for ViewLink. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roku Smart Home has 167K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Roku Smart Home's written reviews are positive against 0% of ViewLink's.

Roku Smart Home ships an update every 3 weeks, ViewLink every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roku Smart Home | ViewLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (167K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-smart-home/id1626186138/reviews) | **[4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewlink/id6451399722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **167K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **33.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#201** | — |
| Size | 264 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROKU INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482066634) | [Shenzhen Liangpu Technology LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698043396) |

## What reviewers say

### Roku Smart Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-smart-home/id1626186138)

**Currently charting:** #201 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app allows you to manage all your Roku smart home devices from a single interface. Control cameras, lights, plugs, and more, with features like live monitoring, two-way audio, and customizable notifications. Set schedules and automate your home for convenience and security.

**Highlights:** Device setup and customization, Live camera monitoring, Two-way audio communication, Motion and sound notifications, Smart light control (color, brightness, presets), Smart plug scheduling and remote control, Cloud storage for recordings (subscription)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Cam Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Cam Monthly 2 | $7.99 | per month |
| Cam plus plan monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Cam annual | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Cam annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Cam plus plan yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 👍 Easy setup and use
- 🔒 Helpful for home security
- 💡 Integrates with Roku TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and camera disconnects
- 🐛 Recording/playback problems
- 🐛 App glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras randomly go offline
- Recorded videos not saving properly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Camera settings resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add option to auto-delete recorded events
- Allow playback of recorded videos without subscription
- Improve video quality adjustment options
- Add ability to rearrange camera order in the app


### ViewLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewlink/id6451399722)

Stay connected to your home with live 24/7 video streaming and activity alerts. Monitor children, pets, or home security remotely, and review recorded footage. Enjoy two-way audio and pan/tilt/zoom controls for a comprehensive view.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Two-way audio conversation, Motion detection alerts, Review recorded video, Pan, tilt, and zoom controls, HD video with night vision

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roku Smart Home free?

Roku Smart Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ViewLink free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roku Smart Home or ViewLink?

ViewLink is rated higher. Roku Smart Home averages 4.7 out of 5 from 167K ratings, while ViewLink averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.

### Do Roku Smart Home or ViewLink have ads?

Roku Smart Home shows ads; ViewLink does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roku Smart Home or ViewLink?

Roku Smart Home ships an update every 3 weeks, and ViewLink every 6 months. Most recently, Roku Smart Home was updated on October 30, 2026 and ViewLink on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*