Comparison

eWeLink vs RAPT

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

Head to head
About

eWeLink

This app acts as a central hub for controlling a wide range of smart home devices from multiple brands. It allows for remote operation, scheduling, and integration with voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home, as well as IFTTT for advanced automation.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Scheduling and timers
  • Smart scene creation
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Device sharing and grouping
  • LAN mode operation
Features
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One app, countless devices eWeLink is the app platform that supports multiple brands of smart devices including Sonoff. It enables connections between diversified smart hardware and integrates popular Smart Speakers such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home. Moreover, eWeLink works with IFTTT, serving as the ultimate home control center. Features Remote control, Schedule, Timer, Loop timer, Inching, Interlock, Smart Scene, Sharing, Grouping, LAN mode, etc. Compatible Devices Smart curtain, Door Locks, Wall Switch, Socket, Smart Light Bulb, RF Remote Controller, IoT Camera, Motion Sensor, etc. Using voice command Connect Google Home with Smart We Link. Connect Amazon Alexa with the “eWeLink Smart Home” skill. IFTTT, Do more with eWeLink such as “Track your eWeLink 1 channel switch usage on Google spreadsheet” or “Turn on/off your eWeLink 1 channel switch as you leave home” eWeLink works with everything Our team commits to fulfill the mission, that is, “eWeLink Support, Works with everything”. We spare every effort in expanding the list of eWeLink Support brands and products. eWeLink is also a full-fledged IoT Smart Home turnkey solution which includes WiFi/Zigbee/GSM/Bluetooth module and firmware, PCBA hardware, global IoT SaaS platform, and open API, etc. It enables brands launching their own smart devices at minimal time and cost. Keep in touch For technical support: support@ewelink.zendesk.com Our official website: http://www.ewelink.cc/en Get the latest news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewelink.support Auto-renewed eWeLink Advanced Plan --Advanced Benefits: all eWeLink advanced features: Web Version, Keyboard Shortcuts, Turning Phones into Cameras, Capacity Expansion, and more. --Billing Cycle: 1 Month (Subscribe Monthly for all advanced features), 12 Months (Subscribe Annually for all advanced features) --Subscription Fee: $1.9, per month with monthly billing; $9.9, per year with annual billing. --Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. --Cancel the auto-renewal: You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes/Apple ID Account Settings at least 24-hour before the billing date. --Renew: Payment will be deducted automatically from your iTunes account within 24 hours before the billing date. After deducted successfully, your billing cycle will extend to the next billing date automatically. --Privacy Policy: https://appcms-src.coolkit.cn/ewelink/privacy-ewelink/9844.html --Agreement of Users: https://appcms-src.coolkit.cn/ewelink/user-agreement-ewelink/9847.html --Service Agreement of Memberships: https://appcms.coolkit.cn/ewelink/member-agreement-ewelink/member-agreement-ewelink-ios/11727.html --Auto-renewal Service Agreement https://appcms.coolkit.cn/ewelink/subscription-agreement-ewelink/subscription-agreement-ewelink-ios/11732.html

About

RAPT

This app provides total fermentation control through internet-enabled technology. It allows for real-time logging, access, and control of RAPT-enabled products from any device, making it ideal for various fermentation needs like beer, wine, and kimchi making.

Highlights
  • Total fermentation control
  • Internet enabled IoT
  • Real-time logging
  • Real-time access
  • Real-time control
  • Seamless device integration
Features
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What is RAPT? RAPT is Really Awesome Product Technology. RAPT is a brand new method for total fermentation control. RAPT is internet enabled. RAPT uses the Internet of Things (IoT) to enable real time logging, real time access and real time control. This technology allows for seamless integration of all of your RAPT enabled products, controllable and accessible from any of your devices. The RAPT App allows simple, seamless, integrated control over every one of your RAPT enabled devices, no matter where you are or what you are doing. RAPT is perfect for any and all your fermentation needs – beer making, wine, salami, kimchi – almost anything where temperature and/or pressure control is an important part of the process. We asked ourselves what people really wanted from a fermentation chamber. What would you design if you were starting from scratch? A ground up rework, if you will. And RAPT was the result. The RAPT Fermentation Chamber and the RAPT Pill are the first steps towards seamless integration, and the RAPT App is the easiest way to control everything.

Screenshots

eWeLink4 screens
RAPT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: eWeLink at 2.7 against RAPT's 1.7. eWeLink also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (28% vs 15%). RAPT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 29). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. eWeLink sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RAPT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eWeLink holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of eWeLink's written reviews are positive against 15% of RAPT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eWeLink ships an update monthly, RAPT every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
eWeLink versus RAPT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereWeLinkRAPT
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (72 ratings) — better1.7 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews27.5% of reviews — better14.5% of reviews
Number of ratings72 — better23
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.2
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen CoolKit Technology Co., Ltd.Kegland Distribution Pty Ltd

Customer experience

eWeLink

All ratings64 ratings
Positive42.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.8%
Written reviews1,711 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative60.1%

RAPT

All ratings23 ratings
Positive8.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative82.6%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive14.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative76.4%

Bugs and requests

eWeLink

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Devices randomly going offline
  • Timers and schedules not working as expected
  • Inability to select Wi-Fi network during setup
  • App login issues and frequent sign-outs
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more smart home platforms
  • Improve device sharing and multi-user functionality
  • Provide more advanced automation and scheduling options
  • Add an offline mode for local device control
  • Improve app UI and UX for better usability

RAPT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

eWeLink

Subscriptions11
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 month)1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Advanced Plan · Subscribe monthly$1.991 Month
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 month)1 Month trial10 variants$2.191 Month
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  • 摄像头云服务-月套餐1 Month trial$2.191 Month
  • Prime Plan · Subscribe monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Advanced Plan · Annual subscription$9.991 Year
  • Prime Plan · Annual subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 year)3 Months trial5 variants$19.991 Year
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 year)1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 30-Day History (billed 1 year)1 Month trial5 variants$19.991 Year
  • 30-Days History(billed 1 year)1 Month trial$19.991 Year
None

RAPT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eWeLink free?
eWeLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RAPT free?
RAPT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eWeLink or RAPT?
eWeLink is rated higher. eWeLink averages 2.7 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while RAPT averages 1.7 from 23 ratings.
Do eWeLink or RAPT have ads?
Neither eWeLink nor RAPT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eWeLink or RAPT?
eWeLink ships an update monthly, and RAPT every 4 months. Most recently, eWeLink was updated on November 1, 2026 and RAPT on October 24, 2026.

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