Comparison

UniFi Design vs EmberLink

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

Head to head
About

UniFi Design

Plan and visualize your network setups with this comprehensive tool. Design your ideal configuration, generate checkout lists, and explore deployments with floorplan visualization. Access essential network planning utilities and community resources in one convenient application.

Highlights
  • Design network setups with Wizard
  • Customize racks and generate checkout lists
  • Visualize deployments with Floorplan
  • Access UniFi Community
  • Network Ports AR
  • WiFi Calculator
  • Capacity Calculator
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UniFi Design brings the full UniFi Design Center experience to your device, purpose-built for planning, building, and visualizing your setup from anywhere. Design your setup with the Wizard, now with far more control. Add and configure devices, customize your rack down to the detail, and sync your projects directly from UniFi Design Center so your work moves with you. - Build and edit complete rack setups with detailed configuration options. - Sync projects and floor plans from UniFi Design Center. - Visualize your network in a redesigned topology view to see your entire project at a glance. - Plan every connection with a dedicated ports view to edit devices and ports directly. - Place a full 1:1 rack in your room or office using AR to see exactly how it will look. - Access Certified Installers, Network Ports AR, Tech Specs, WiFi Calculator, and Capacity Calculator in one place. From idea to deployment, UniFi Design gives you everything you need to plan your project, wherever you are.

About

EmberLink

Manage and customize your RV's devices and systems with this app. Create personalized modes, set favorites, and monitor essential levels like battery and water. It also offers features for trip planning, maintenance checklists, and advanced control for compatible RVs.

Highlights
  • Customizable modes for trips
  • Quick access favorites
  • Slide and awning control
  • Battery and water level monitoring
  • Trip planning checklists
  • Automatic generator control
  • Remote device management
Features
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EmberLink brings Smart Home convenience to your RV, allowing you to easily manage and customize key devices, systems and features: • Make custom Modes for personalized device lists by trip stage. • Select Favorites for quick access to commonly used devices. • Extend and Retract Slides and Awnings. • Monitor battery and water levels. • Create Checklists for trip planning and maintenance. • Use Dark Mode for enhanced readability. For compatible RVs, enjoy additional features: • Automatic generator control for on/off scheduling. • Customizable lighting for Dimming or RGB lights. • Remotely control select devices with ConnectAnywhere™ 2.0 and a Telematics plan. • Track RV Mileage with the Anti-lock Braking system’s digital odometer. • Add aftermarket accessories to enhance your RV experience: • TPMS: Monitor tire health. • Liquid Propane Sensors: Monitor tank levels. • Temperature Sensors: Keep an eye on food safety. • Smart Door Locks: Secure your RV. Check your RV’s compatibility and visit the Lippert™ store for accessories and Telematics plans. Bluetooth® or WiFi is required for operation.

Screenshots

UniFi Design4 screens
EmberLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UniFi Design at 5.0 against EmberLink's 4.5. UniFi Design also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 0%). EmberLink's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

UniFi Design holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of UniFi Design's written reviews are positive against 0% of EmberLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UniFi Design ships an update fortnightly, EmberLink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
UniFi Design versus EmberLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniFi DesignEmberLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.5 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews23.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings512 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size403 MB242 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUbiquiti Inc.Lippert Components, Inc.

Customer experience

UniFi Design

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive23.6%
Neutral16.4%
Negative60.0%

EmberLink

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

UniFi Design

No in-app purchases

None

EmberLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UniFi Design free?
UniFi Design is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EmberLink free?
EmberLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UniFi Design or EmberLink?
UniFi Design is rated higher. UniFi Design averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while EmberLink averages 4.5 from 12 ratings.
Do UniFi Design or EmberLink have ads?
Neither UniFi Design nor EmberLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UniFi Design or EmberLink?
UniFi Design ships an update fortnightly, and EmberLink every 3 weeks. Most recently, UniFi Design was updated on October 24, 2026 and EmberLink on October 20, 2026.

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