HDL On vs SkyThings
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HDL On
This utility app allows users to search for and control various network equipment, including lighting, curtains, and HVAC systems. It offers a centralized platform for managing smart home devices.
- Search network equipment
- Control lighting
- Manage curtains
- HVAC system control
- Panel equipment management
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New software HDL On will replace the use of iLfie, the current release of version 1.0 supports search network equipment and carry the following a few types of lighting, curtains, HVAC, panel equipment.
SkyThings
Control your home environment remotely with this app. Manage lighting, climate, security, and multimedia systems from your smart touch panels. Enjoy peace of mind and create the perfect atmosphere from anywhere.
- Remote home environment control
- Smart touch panel integration
- Lighting and ambiance management
- Heating and cooling system control
- Security and alarm system management
- Camera and intercom access
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SkyThings transforms the way you experience your living spaces. Effortlessly connect with smart touch panels and take full control of your environment — anytime, anywhere. Pairing is simple: just scan the QR code on your touch panel, and your device is instantly synced. With SkyThings, you can easily manage: - Lighting and ambiance - Shutters and shades - Heating and cooling systems - Security and alarm systems - Cameras and intercom - Multimedia and more Stay connected and enjoy complete peace of mind, whether you're at home or away. Control every moment, create the perfect atmosphere, and keep your loved ones safe — all from one app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HDL On at 3.2 against SkyThings's 1.0. HDL On also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). SkyThings's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 14%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
HDL On holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDL On has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of HDL On's written reviews are positive against 25% of SkyThings's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
HDL On ships an update every 2 weeks, SkyThings every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HDL On | SkyThings |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (9 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HDL Automation Co., Ltd | ASTRUM TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI |
Customer experience
HDL On
SkyThings
In-app purchases
HDL On
No in-app purchases
SkyThings
No in-app purchases
