# Sensi vs ViewLink

Sensi and ViewLink both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 36% of Sensi's written reviews are positive against 0% of ViewLink's. Sensi also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (244K vs 20). ViewLink's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

ViewLink holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sensi has 244K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Sensi's written reviews are positive against 0% of ViewLink's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sensi ships an update monthly, ViewLink every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sensi | ViewLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (244K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensi/id792612452/reviews) | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewlink/id6451399722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **244K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **35.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Copeland LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/464252882) | [Shenzhen Liangpu Technology LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698043396) |

## What reviewers say

### Sensi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensi/id792612452)

Control your home's climate remotely with a smart thermostat. Adjust temperature, set schedules, and receive alerts from anywhere. Integrates with popular smart home platforms for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Remote temperature control, 7-day scheduling, Usage reports, Service reminders, Geofencing, Smart home integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic remote control
- 🔥 Great functionality
- 👍 Easy installation
- 💰 Good value
- ⏱️ Helpful usage tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 📱 Unintuitive app interface
- 🌐 Lacks international support
- 🌡️ Inaccurate humidity readings

**Reported bugs**

- Thermostat randomly disconnects from WiFi
- Programmed schedules not being retained
- Temperature settings not sticking after adjustments

**Requested features**

- Finer temperature control in Celsius
- Automatic heating/cooling mode switching based on outdoor temperature
- More detailed usage reporting
- Ability to set schedules with shorter intervals
- Support for multiple user accounts and geofencing


### ViewLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewlink/id6451399722)

Stay connected to your home with live 24/7 video streaming and activity alerts. Monitor children, pets, or home security remotely, and review recorded footage. Enjoy two-way audio and pan/tilt/zoom controls for a comprehensive view.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Two-way audio conversation, Motion detection alerts, Review recorded video, Pan, tilt, and zoom controls, HD video with night vision

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sensi free?

Sensi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ViewLink free?

ViewLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sensi or ViewLink?

ViewLink is rated higher. Sensi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 244K ratings, while ViewLink averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do Sensi or ViewLink have ads?

Neither Sensi nor ViewLink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sensi or ViewLink?

Sensi ships an update monthly, and ViewLink every 6 months. Most recently, Sensi was updated on October 17, 2026 and ViewLink on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*