Comparison

Arcadia Controller. vs ReaLinks

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

Head to head
About

Arcadia Controller.

Control your Arcadia Louvered Roof System wirelessly from your iOS device. Manage multiple zones, set custom presets, and automate your pergola with built-in timers and sensors for rain and wind. Requires specific hardware to function.

Highlights
  • Wireless control via Bluetooth
  • Control multiple zones
  • Customizable presets
  • Rain and wind sensor integration
  • Hurricane mode
  • Manage up to 16 motors
Features
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Control your Arcadia Louvered Roof System using your smart phone or device. Welcome to the 21st century! This amazing app will provide you with the ability to control your Arcadia Louvered Roof System wirelessly, right from your iOS devices like iPhone, iPod, iPad or iPad mini. Arcadia’s Smart Remote app does not need Internet connection. You just need to enable your smart phone/device Bluetooth for wireless connectivity. The App delivers the high definition user interface with stunning backgrounds. It also requires specific Hardware to work and without the Hardware it cannot be used. Features Please visit www.arcadiaroofs.com for more information, hardware requirements, and additional support. Designed specifically for the Arcadia Louvered Roof System. Bluetooth connectability with password protection. Manually open and close your system via touchscreen buttons. Control up to four (4) different zones individually or all together. Make your smart pergola even smarter with our built in timers and sensors! Presets. Four preset options to choose from, with each position set by you. Depending on the time of the day, program your optimal positions that you use the most for quick one-touch positions. Rain Sensor with options. Close on Rain (Yes or No), Open After Rain (No, Last Position, Preset 1, 2, 3, or, 4) Wind Sensor with options. Close at (10 mph, 15 mph, etc.) Hurricane Mode. Do you live in a Hurricane Zone? This feature will allow you to override all timers and sensors and open the system if it gets too windy. Manage up to 16 motors with one app. Multiple phone/device capability. For more details please contact the email given below: appsupport@arcadiaroof.com

About

ReaLinks

This application enables remote intelligent monitoring and control of air source heat pump systems. It allows users to manage their heat pump equipment and track its operational status for a comfortable and effortless home environment.

Highlights
  • Remote intelligent monitoring
  • Heat pump equipment control
  • Monitor operating status
  • Intelligent home experience
  • Comfortable living
  • Effortless operation
Features
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Leading ReaLinks is committed to providing remote intelligent monitoring system solutions for air source heat pumps. Our heat pump application program can remotely control the heat pump equipment and monitor the operating status to ensure that users enjoy an intelligent, comfortable and effortless home life experience.

Screenshots

Arcadia Controller.4 screens
ReaLinks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ReaLinks at 4.0 against Arcadia Controller.'s 1.7. ReaLinks also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Arcadia Controller.'s advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReaLinks holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcadia Controller. has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcadia Controller. ships an update every 4 months, ReaLinks every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Arcadia Controller. versus ReaLinks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcadia Controller.ReaLinks
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (25 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher SelzerSolareast heat pump co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Arcadia Controller.

All ratings25 ratings
Positive12.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive6.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative81.3%

ReaLinks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Arcadia Controller.

No in-app purchases

None

ReaLinks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arcadia Controller. free?
Arcadia Controller. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReaLinks free?
ReaLinks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arcadia Controller. or ReaLinks?
ReaLinks is rated higher. Arcadia Controller. averages 1.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while ReaLinks averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Arcadia Controller. or ReaLinks have ads?
Neither Arcadia Controller. nor ReaLinks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arcadia Controller. or ReaLinks?
Arcadia Controller. ships an update every 4 months, and ReaLinks every 2 months. Most recently, Arcadia Controller. was updated on October 8, 2026 and ReaLinks on September 24, 2026.

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