Fanvil Link vs Cable Defender Install
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fanvil Link
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1. Answer calls anytime. 2. Stay connected with your family anytime, anywhere. 3. Unlock doors remotely. 4. Monitor door phone camera feeds in real-time. 5. Create temporary access codes. 6. Add IC/ID cards, face, and PIN codes. 7. Receive timely alarm notifications to safeguard your property.
Cable Defender Install
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The Cable Defender Install app is required to install and activate all Cable Defender Devices. Once installed, a device will appear in the linked customer account. Technicians can scan the NFC tag on the front of a Cable Defender Device, or scan the QR code on the back of the device and the shipping box, to access a device’s settings when installing. During installation, a technician can: * Set the Cable Defender Device’s physical location * Set the Cable Defender Device’s cable group After installation, scanning the NFC tag or QR code can be used to access the device’s settings on-site at the cable pit. These settings are: * Change the Cable Defender Device’s physical location * Change the Cable Defender Device’s cable group * Mark the device for deactivation. This sends a deactivation request, which must be approved by an admin in the Cable Defender Web Portal before the device is deactivated. After confirming deactivation, the device will not trigger alerts on its parent cable group. A technician login is required to access the Cable Defender Install app. Technician logins are created within the Cable Defender Web Portal using an existing customer account. Customer accounts are created after purchasing Cable Defender Devices. For more information about purchasing Cable Defender Devices, visit the Cable Defender website: cable-defender.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cable Defender Install at every 2 weeks against Fanvil Link's monthly. Fanvil Link's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fanvil Link ships an update monthly, Cable Defender Install every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fanvil Link | Cable Defender Install |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fanvil Link Technology Co. Ltd | Micro Connect Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Fanvil Link
No in-app purchases
Cable Defender Install
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Fanvil Link free?
Is Cable Defender Install free?
Do Fanvil Link or Cable Defender Install have ads?
Which is updated more often, Fanvil Link or Cable Defender Install?
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