Comparison

HCSiSD vs ISD Link

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

Head to head
About

HCSiSD

Features
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HCSiSD is an extention for iPhones of the application named HC-SKIPPER (for PC only) which has to be setup prior to using HCSiSD. Once HC-SKIPPER has been setup, HCSiSD becomes an autonomous application. HCSiSD is designed to replace your remote controls with a single, user-friendly and secure interface. Irrespective of what pieces of equipment you have in your Home-Cinema or HiFi system, HCSiSD will operate them. HCSiSD handles numerous technologies such as - Global Caché (wifi or Ethernet) Infrared Transceiver, - IRTrans (wifi or Ethernet), - HTTP, - RS232 over Ethernet, - Open Web Net, - ZIBASE etc. To configure HCSiSD, you need to download the PC version from the official web site of HC-SKIPPER. HCSiSD is optimized for iPhones. It's interface is fully english translated.

About

ISD Link

This app allows interaction with various smart devices. It prioritizes user privacy by saving all data locally and not collecting personal information. Bluetooth is required for device scanning and connection.

Highlights
  • Smart device interaction
  • Local data saving
  • No account registration
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Supports numerous device models
Features
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ISD Link is an APP specially designed for smart device interaction. 1. ISD Link does not have an account registration function, and all data on the device is saved locally and will not be uploaded to remote servers. It promises not to collect user information. 2. During use of ISD Link, Bluetooth needs to be turned on for device scanning and connection. 3.ISD Link supports the following devices: TESTV co-branded model PB25DW, TESTV co-branded model PB40, MAG20, PB70W, PB40, PB50DW, PB10DW, PB25DW, ZIP, Power200 series, EDGE, NP2GO, 608PD, A8Air, A4Air, Air8, C4Air, B80 /B60, K4, X16, K2Air, NP2Air, LP2Air.

Screenshots

HCSiSD4 screens
ISD Link3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ISD Link at Free against HCSiSD's $0.99. ISD Link also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

ISD Link is free to download; HCSiSD costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HCSiSD ships an update every 5 weeks, ISD Link every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HCSiSD versus ISD Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHCSiSDISD Link
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—2.1 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—21.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlagommette深圳艾斯特创新科技有限公司

In-app purchases

None

HCSiSD

No in-app purchases

None

ISD Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HCSiSD free?
HCSiSD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ISD Link free?
ISD Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HCSiSD or ISD Link have ads?
Neither HCSiSD nor ISD Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HCSiSD or ISD Link?
HCSiSD ships an update every 5 weeks, and ISD Link every 3 weeks. Most recently, HCSiSD was updated on May 17, 2026 and ISD Link on September 25, 2026.

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