# Sensibo vs BroadLink

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BroadLink at none against Sensibo's 6. BroadLink also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 338). Sensibo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sensibo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BroadLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

BroadLink holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BroadLink has 2.6K ratings behind it against 338, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Sensibo's written reviews are positive against 58% of BroadLink's.

Sensibo ships an update every 2 weeks, BroadLink monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sensibo | BroadLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensibo/id959383043/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadlink/id1450257910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 338 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.9% of reviews | **57.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 78 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sensibo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/959383042) | [Broadlink Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/714823084) |

## What reviewers say

### Sensibo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensibo/id959383043)

Control your home's climate and air quality remotely. Optimize energy usage, schedule your systems, and monitor indoor conditions for improved health and comfort. Integrates with smart home devices.

**Highlights:** Remote AC/heat pump control, 7-day scheduling & timers, Energy savings & carbon emission reduction, Real-time temperature & humidity monitoring, Geofencing automation, Filter cleaning reminders, Smart home integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sensibo Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Energy Saver Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Sensibo Plus Annually | $29.99 | per year |
| Energy Saver Plan | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Helpful scheduling and automation features
- 👍 Good customer support
- 👍 Integrates well with smart home platforms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and unreliable performance
- 💰 Subscription model locks away basic features
- 🤔 Cluttered and unintuitive user interface
- 🤔 Inaccurate temperature and humidity sensors

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes after recent updates
- Frequent loss of WiFi connectivity
- Temperature units randomly switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit

**Requested features**

- More granular climate control and scheduling options
- Local network control without internet dependency
- Ability to configure device settings and preferences
- Improved HomeKit and voice assistant integration


### BroadLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadlink/id1450257910)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well with Alexa
- 💡 Consolidates multiple remotes
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 👍 Intuitive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable device pairing
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔧 Difficult setup process
- 🔧 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sensibo free?

Sensibo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BroadLink free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sensibo or BroadLink?

BroadLink is rated higher. Sensibo averages 3.9 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while BroadLink averages 4.3 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Sensibo or BroadLink have ads?

Neither Sensibo nor BroadLink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sensibo or BroadLink?

Sensibo ships an update every 2 weeks, and BroadLink monthly. Most recently, Sensibo was updated on September 25, 2026 and BroadLink on September 25, 2026.

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