Thinker vs ControlFree 2.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thinker
Control and manage your smart home devices with this application. It offers seamless remote control across multiple devices and floors, with features like room management, hotkeys for quick access, and a robust home security system. Integrate with various smart products for enhanced automation and security.
- Seamless multi-host remote control
- Room management interface
- Hotkeys for quick access
- IP camera video monitoring
- Real-time intercom
- Macro scene classification
- Home security alarming system
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Geeklink App is a new smart home application of Guangzhou Geeklink Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. which has made some adjustment based on the previous market feedback. It improves the user experience a lot and gives full play to the product functions and advantages. 1 work perfect with Geeklink new products, including the door sensor and PIR detector with feedback function, scene switch and wireless siren etc . 2 overcome the difficulties in covering the large area and multi-floor and make the seamless handoff remote control among multi-host devices come true. 3 room management interface make it more easier to manage various remote control devices in app. 4 considerate design of hotkey, available to check and remote control your house via IP camera video anytime and anywhere and real-time intercom. 5 wise in macro scene classification and support the IFTTT & AND interactive scene performance. 6 remarkable home security alarming system, compatible with both Geeklink and the third party security products,that is various IR and RF devices.
ControlFree 2.0
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What is ControlFree? (Control-Free Ltd.) The ControlFree 2.0 App is a brand new app created by Control Free for you to monitor, control and automate your Smart Home/ Office/ Retail Premises / Campus Facilities etc. whenever and wherever you are. ControlFree is a cloud-based automation system and an open platform that connects and integrates all your smart devices—e.g. lighting, air conditioners, curtains, AV equipment, sensors, security system and more—into a coherent and dynamic system. We work with different brands and manufacturers to build the smart systems that are tailored to your needs and preferences. We believe in systems that are smart, user-friendly, affordable, hardware-lite and easily scalable. What makes Control Free better than other control systems? - Highly secured system Built with the most advanced cloud technology, Control Free is one of the most secure internet-based control systems on the market. All connections are protected by encryption and your login is secured with our license, which works in lockstep with your mobile serial ID. No one else can access your system. - Ability to manage multiple homes and offices wherever you are Access and monitor your premises and facilities from anywhere; receive push notifications, email alerts and SMS messages should any sensors, devices or systems be triggered. - More choices, less expensive Compatibility with an ever-growing range of smart devices on the market. Choose what you want at the best price. - Works with a wide variety of sensors and meters ControlFree is not only a universal remote monitoring and control system. It is also a market-leading automation system; one that is able to integrate and utilize feedback from any IoT sensors (e.g. climate, motion, door/window, air quality, security, water leakage etc.) and meters (water, gas, energy etc.) as triggers for downstream automation. - Scalable Add more devices, sensors and third party services with ease, thanks to the open structure of the Control Free platform. - Multi-Protocols Ability to integrate with most protocols known today, including IP, WiFi, Zigbee, Z-Wave, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, MQTT, Modbus, BACnet and more! - Intuitive App Easy to connect, use, expand, and replace. We strive to create smart systems that are easy for a “plug and play” approach. - Beautifully redesigned Simple elegance and practicality are key tenets of our design approach. - Customizable App UI Simply upload the photos you desire to make the App your own. You can even change the button layouts to best suit your needs. - Personalized Scenes and Automations Create, edit and automate your scene settings directly inside the App without the need for a professional programmer. - Voice Control Seamless integration with Google Home, with Apple Siri soon to follow. - Cloud backup Securely backed up to the Google Cloud – your smart system is always with you when you need it. Bought a new phone? Resume your preferred system settings in no time. - Partner portal for system managers to manage their facilities and projects remotely in one place System Logs/ Site status/ Copy/ Recovery/ Calendar scheduling/ Custom-coding and more. Build your own smart system with just a few steps: 1. Virtual Server (Smart Hub) - Install our ControlFree Server App (it is free) on a smart phone, tablet, TV box etc. OR purchase one directly from us. Connect it to your network, make sure there is internet access and power supply. Run the app and your Smart Hub is ready! 2. ControlFree 2.0 app - Install our app on your iPhone or iPad. Pair with the Virtual Server. Enjoy! Note: Use of the ControlFree 2.0 App requires a ContolFree Virtual Server (Smart Hub) that is connected to your system. Visit our website for more information: www.control-free.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Thinker at 10.0 against ControlFree 2.0's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Thinker ships an update every 5 weeks, ControlFree 2.0 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thinker | ControlFree 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangzhou Geeklink Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd. | Control-Free Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Thinker
No in-app purchases
ControlFree 2.0
No in-app purchases









