Comparison

BuildingLink Resident App vs MyDyson™

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

Head to head
About

BuildingLink Resident App

Manage your apartment living with ease. Track packages, submit maintenance requests, pay rent, and reserve amenities. Stay informed about building events and announcements, and access local offers.

Highlights
  • Package tracking and delivery notifications
  • Amenity reservation system
  • Submit repair requests
  • Pay rent and view account balance
  • Visitor entry requests
  • Building announcements and events calendar
Features
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Welcome to our updated resident app, which has been recently redesigned and rebuilt from the ground up! The resident app provides the most essential components of the BuildingLink resident website. If you don’t see some of the below options, they might not be enabled for your property. • Track your packages • Receive push notifications for new deliveries • Submit amenity reservations • Submit repair requests • View your account balance • Pay your rent • Request entry for visitors • View upcoming events and building calendar • View building announcements • Post marketplace ads • Send instructions to the front desk • Access vendor service forms • Receive offers and discounts in your area • View a list of local businesses • Request valet service • Show your Resident ID Note: this app is for residents of BuildingLink-subscribed properties. If you are a manager or employee, please download the “GEO Staff App by BuildingLink.” If your property does not subscribe to BuildingLink, please tell them about us!

About

MyDyson™

Control and monitor a range of Dyson home appliances, including vacuums, air purifiers, hair dryers, and lighting. Schedule cleaning, track air quality, access styling guides, and personalize your audio experience. Get expert help and integrate with smart home assistants.

Highlights
  • Schedule and track robot vacuum cleans
  • Monitor air quality and filter life
  • Access hair styling guides and tips
  • Control audio settings and sound exposure
  • Adjust lighting brightness and color temperature
  • Integrate with smart home assistants
Features
Currently charting
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Floorcare Enjoy effortless home cleaning with the Dyson robot or a cordless vacuum. - Schedule and track cleans, choose modes for each room, and set areas to avoid for your robot. - Learn how much dust your robot has removed and view scientific proof of a deep clean. - Access step-by-step guides for setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance to keep your Dyson cordless vacuum and wet floor cleaner in top condition. Compatible with a wide range of Dyson floor care machines, including the Dyson 360 Vis Nav™ robot vacuum, V15™, V8™, V12™, Gen5detect™ vacuum cleaners, and the Wash G1™ wet cleaner. Air treatment Manage your Dyson air purifier, humidifier, and fan to take control of the air quality around you. - Control airflow speed, oscillation, Auto mode, Sleep timer, temperature, and humidity remotely. - Monitor air quality data to track your exposure to pollutants. - Gain insights into your home environment with monthly air quality reports. - Track filter life and receive alerts, to easily order replacements, ensuring your machine performs at its best. Compatible with a wide range of Dyson purifiers, purifying fan heaters, purifying fans, and purifying humidifiers. Hair care Get the most out of your Dyson hair care device with the MyDyson™ app – your must-have companion for effortless and elevated styling. - Watch our styling guides to achieve your desired look with your hair dryer, multi-styler, and straightener. - Create your hair profile to get the best results with i.d. curl™ and for tailored content. - Set up your personalized curling routine to create perfect curls with your Airwrap i.d.™. - Elevate your skills with insider tips from celebrity stylists and our Beauty experts. Connected features, such as i.d. curl™, are available with Airwrap i.d.™. The app also supports styling guides, tailored content, and hair profile for both Airwrap i.d™ and non-connected devices: Airwrap™, Supersonic™, Airstrait™, and Corrale™. Audio Get the app to enjoy the best audio experience with your Dyson headphones - Cycle between Isolation mode, Transparency mode, and Off. - Choose from three equalizer presets to get your perfect sound. - Track your sound exposure or enable the safe volume limiter to look after your hearing. - Discover the full range of ear cushions and outer caps for your Dyson OnTrac™ headphones. Compatible with Dyson OnTrac™ and Dyson Zone™ headphones. Lighting Transform your space with intelligent lighting that adapts to your lifestyle. - Adjust brightness and color temperature settings to create your perfect environment. - Select a preset mode – Relax, Study, and Precision – to match your task, mood, or time of the day. - Set timers and schedules to automatically turn lights on or off. Compatible with Dyson Solarcycle Morph™ desk and Dyson Solarcycle Morph™ floor. More features Build your smart home Connect your Dyson product with Siri, Alexa, and Google Home for seamless integration.* Get help Speak to a Dyson Expert, explore user guides, and solve issues with our troubleshooting tool. Be the first to find out Get notified about special offers, launches, and events before anyone else. Please note, some Dyson machines require a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection. Please check specific connection requirements on the Dyson website. If you have any comments you’d like to share on the latest release, you can contact us directly at askdyson@dyson.co.uk. *The functionality of Alexa, Siri, and Google Home may vary depending on the country and product.

Screenshots

BuildingLink Resident App3 screens
MyDyson™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: BuildingLink Resident App at free against MyDyson™'s free with in-app purchases. MyDyson™'s advantage is ratings volume (36K vs 2.1K) and chart position (#117 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for BuildingLink Resident App against 4.6 for MyDyson™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyDyson™ has 36K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of BuildingLink Resident App's written reviews are positive against 29% of MyDyson™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BuildingLink Resident App ships an update every 3 weeks, MyDyson™ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
BuildingLink Resident App versus MyDyson™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuildingLink Resident AppMyDyson™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better4.6 (36K ratings)
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews29.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K36K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#117 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB840 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuildingLink.comDyson Inc.

Customer experience

BuildingLink Resident App

All ratings2,137 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews254 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative75.2%

MyDyson™

All ratings36,124 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews1,832 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative59.5%

User reviews

BuildingLink Resident App

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 📦 Delivery notifications
  • 🗓️ Amenity reservations
  • 💼 Marketplace functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Slow and laggy performance
  • 🔑 Login and sync issues
  • 📱 Limited functionality compared to website
  • 🚫 Push notifications not working

MyDyson™

From 36K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless app integration
  • 📊 Detailed air quality monitoring
  • 🔧 Customizable settings
  • ⚡️ Responsive remote control
  • 👍 Easy setup and connectivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
  • ⚠️ Unreliable air quality data
  • 🔒 Lack of security/privacy controls
  • 💤 Limited scheduling/automation options
  • 🤔 Confusing UI changes

Bugs and requests

BuildingLink Resident App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Deliveries not showing up accurately
  • Inability to log maintenance requests
  • Marketplace images not loading properly
  • App freezing and logging users out
  • Sync failures and stale data

Requested features

6 requests
  • Calendar view for amenity reservations
  • Ability to delete or edit marketplace posts
  • Parking permit functionality
  • Resident-to-resident messaging
  • Building announcements and news in-app
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  • Improved accessibility and customization options

MyDyson™

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to connect devices to app
  • Inconsistent air quality readings
  • Unreliable scheduling and automation
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Incompatibility with certain WiFi networks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Improved historical data tracking
  • Customizable air quality alerts
  • HomeKit/Siri integration
  • Ability to control temperature remotely

In-app purchases

None

BuildingLink Resident App

No in-app purchases

None

MyDyson™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BuildingLink Resident App free?
BuildingLink Resident App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyDyson™ free?
MyDyson™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BuildingLink Resident App or MyDyson™?
BuildingLink Resident App is rated higher. BuildingLink Resident App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while MyDyson™ averages 4.6 from 36K ratings.
Do BuildingLink Resident App or MyDyson™ have ads?
Neither BuildingLink Resident App nor MyDyson™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BuildingLink Resident App or MyDyson™?
BuildingLink Resident App ships an update every 3 weeks, and MyDyson™ fortnightly. Most recently, BuildingLink Resident App was updated on October 24, 2026 and MyDyson™ on October 28, 2026.

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