Comparison

SmartThings Pro Mobile vs LinkControl for OpenLinkHub

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

Head to head
About

SmartThings Pro Mobile

Features
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SmartThings Pro Mobile is an enterprise solution for B2B, and can only be used by users who have been granted access permissions by an administrator of a customer company. Experience a smarter workplace with SmartThings Pro Mobile. ā–  Easy and Secure Access Enter your workplace quickly and securely using a QR code or facial recognition. ā–  Room Reservations and Calendar Integration Reserve meeting rooms or seats and automatically sync bookings with your connected calendar. ā–  Convenient Visitor Invitations Invite visitors with ease. Access QR codes are issued automatically, and parking registration can be completed in advance. ā–  Instant Assistance Need help with your workspace? Submit requests and get assistance whenever you need it. ā–  Smart Space Control Control lighting and temperature in your workspace, and check real-time restroom occupancy information. SmartThings Pro Mobile is available only to users who have been granted access by an administrator. Features are available only for invited spaces and authorized services. Some features may vary depending on the building, workspace, or operational policies.

About

LinkControl for OpenLinkHub

Features
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LinkControl brings OpenLinkHub directly to your iPhone. Monitor temperatures and fan speeds, adjust cooling profiles, control RGB lighting, and manage supported headsets — without a cloud service, ads, or a user account. Everything at a glance • View CPU, GPU, and sensor temperatures in real time • Monitor fan speeds and active profiles • Check device, firmware, and channel information Direct control • Change fan profiles globally or per channel • Configure RGB effects, colors, brightness, and speed • Manage RGB ports and individual fan channels • Create and activate custom OpenLinkHub profiles Headset control • Detect the HS80 RGB Wireless and other supported headsets • Adjust a full 10-band equalizer • View battery level and connection status • Configure the sleep timer and microphone LED OpenLinkHub Virtual Audio must be enabled on the server for equalizer playback. Private by design LinkControl connects directly to your own OpenLinkHub installation on the local network. There is no registration, advertising, tracking, or mandatory cloud service. For remote access, you can use an existing private network connection such as Tailscale. Flexible • English or German interface • Optionally follow the system language automatically • Built-in demo mode for exploring the app without hardware • Automatic reconnection to your most recent OpenLinkHub instance An accessible OpenLinkHub installation is required. LinkControl is an independent companion app and is not affiliated with Corsair or the OpenLinkHub project.

Screenshots

SmartThings Pro Mobile4 screens
LinkControl for OpenLinkHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LinkControl for OpenLinkHub at daily against SmartThings Pro Mobile's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartThings Pro Mobile ships an update every 4 weeks, LinkControl for OpenLinkHub daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
SmartThings Pro Mobile versus LinkControl for OpenLinkHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartThings Pro MobileLinkControl for OpenLinkHub
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Pierre Lehmann

In-app purchases

None

SmartThings Pro Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

LinkControl for OpenLinkHub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartThings Pro Mobile free?
SmartThings Pro Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinkControl for OpenLinkHub free?
LinkControl for OpenLinkHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartThings Pro Mobile or LinkControl for OpenLinkHub have ads?
Neither SmartThings Pro Mobile nor LinkControl for OpenLinkHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartThings Pro Mobile or LinkControl for OpenLinkHub?
SmartThings Pro Mobile ships an update every 4 weeks, and LinkControl for OpenLinkHub daily. Most recently, SmartThings Pro Mobile was updated on October 12, 2026 and LinkControl for OpenLinkHub on October 3, 2026.

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