Comparison

ezOutlet vs BroadLink

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

Head to head
About

ezOutlet

This app works with a specific hardware device to automatically restart network equipment during outages. It allows users to monitor device status and manually reset it remotely, saving time and travel costs for installers.

Highlights
  • Automated network device power cycling
  • Remote power on/off/reset
  • Scheduled power cycles
  • Device status monitoring
  • Easy device setup via QR code or manual ID
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The ezOutlet App is for use with the ezOutlet device. The ezOutlet device is designed to auto power-cycle when network fails. Any installer knows the pains of driving all the way to a remote job site just to restart a network connection. With ezOutlet device the network device will be reset automatically, saving both time and costs. Should there be a need, the installer can also check on the status and manually reset the device via this App.   ezOutlet can; a) keep-alive a network device, b) remotely power on-off-reset or c) schedule power on-off-reset.   Setup is just a few simple steps of; i. Connect LAN cable and router power to ezOutlet device. ii. Install ezOutlet App on your mobile. iii. Add ezOutlet device ID to the App. a. Click ‘Add Device’ on App, b. Press the ‘Function button’ on the device, c. Enter the device ID manually or by QR code (see device label) to App. iv. Enable watchdog (auto reset) function – Done.

About

BroadLink

Manage all your smart home devices from one place, anywhere in the world. Control lighting, appliances, security, and more with intelligent automation and one-button scene control. Features zero-configuration setup for compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Intelligent power control
  • Lighting control
  • IR and RF remote control
  • Security and sensor integration
  • Scene creation
  • Zero configuration device setup
Features
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The new BroadLink super app lets you manage all BroadLink and compatible products in your home from anywhere in the world at any time, enjoying smart life style with intelligent power control, lighting control, IR and RF remote control, security protection, sensors, home appliances, etc. With BroadLink app, you can easily set triggers for interaction or scenes for one-button control of multiple devices. Also new FastCon technology is adopted in BroadLink app which enables you to add FastCon compatible devices without configuration process (Zero Configuration). If you have any questions, please click the "Feedback" Button in the "Help and Feedback" of the App.

Screenshots

ezOutlet4 screens
BroadLink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BroadLink at 4.3 against ezOutlet's 2.4. BroadLink also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 8) and review sentiment (58% vs 44%). ezOutlet's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

BroadLink holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BroadLink has 2.6K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of ezOutlet's written reviews are positive against 58% of BroadLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ezOutlet ships an update every 2 months, BroadLink monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ezOutlet versus BroadLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterezOutletBroadLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (8 ratings)4.3 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews57.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings82.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMega System Technologies Inc.Broadlink Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

ezOutlet

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

BroadLink

All ratings2,574 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews462 reviews
Positive57.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative35.3%

Bugs and requests

ezOutlet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BroadLink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scenes not working as expected
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Devices going offline randomly
  • Alexa integration issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize button layouts
  • Integration with more smart home platforms
  • Improved scheduling and automation features
  • Temperature display in Fahrenheit
  • Backup and restore functionality

In-app purchases

None

ezOutlet

No in-app purchases

None

BroadLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ezOutlet free?
ezOutlet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BroadLink free?
BroadLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ezOutlet or BroadLink?
BroadLink is rated higher. ezOutlet averages 2.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while BroadLink averages 4.3 from 2.6K ratings.
Do ezOutlet or BroadLink have ads?
Neither ezOutlet nor BroadLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ezOutlet or BroadLink?
ezOutlet ships an update every 2 months, and BroadLink monthly. Most recently, ezOutlet was updated on October 6, 2026 and BroadLink on October 21, 2026.

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