Comparison

LEAX Controls vs HDL Home

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

Head to head

About

LEAX Controls

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Whole house control software. With the famous LEAX LonWorks home automation system, easily control lighting, shading, curtains, HVAC, audio ,video, access control, security ... Software with excellent Chinese language interface to achieve the ultimate user-friendly, super easy to use. Features: - Whole house control interface - Lighting Control - HVAC Control - Home Theater Control - Access security Control - Intranet: WiFi - Internet: GPRS, 3G

About

HDL Home

Features

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Description: HDL Home is a smart home control application developed by HDL, which realizes remote control of smart devices in the whole house based on HDL Link technology. It mainly supports the control of light, AC, curtains, music and other devices, which can be easily managed by users through the mobile app. In addition, HDL Home allows users to create personalized scenarios based on their needs and preferences to achieve intelligent linkage of multiple devices. For example, users can set up “away mode” to turn off all lights with a single click, realizing a convenient and energy-saving smart home experience. The app is dedicated to providing users with a comfortable and convenient smart whole-house lifestyle.

Screenshots

LEAX Controls3 screens

HDL Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HDL Home at monthly against LEAX Controls's every 3 months. LEAX Controls's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LEAX Controls ships an update every 3 months, HDL Home monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

LEAX Controls versus HDL Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	LEAX Controls	HDL Home
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	9.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	25 MB	435 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	C@1 Corporation	HDL Automation Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

LEAX Controls

No in-app purchases

None

HDL Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LEAX Controls free?

LEAX Controls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is HDL Home free?

HDL Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do LEAX Controls or HDL Home have ads?

Neither LEAX Controls nor HDL Home shows ads.

Which is updated more often, LEAX Controls or HDL Home?

LEAX Controls ships an update every 3 months, and HDL Home monthly. Most recently, LEAX Controls was updated on November 2, 2026 and HDL Home on October 25, 2026.