Comparison

Hohem GimSet vs NANLINK

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

Head to head
About

Hohem GimSet

This app connects to specific stabilizing gimbals, offering remote control and real-time monitoring of device status. It allows for calibration, parameter adjustments, and provides platform usage assistance.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Mobile phone remote control
  • Real-time status display
  • Axis control and mode switching
  • Offline calibration
  • Parameter settings
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Hohem GimSet can perfectly match the exclusive stabilizing gimbals , supports a variety of intelligent features based on the stabilizing gimbals. Main function: 1 Bluetooth connectivity, mobile phone remote control console 2 Real time attitude, battery power display, pitch, heading axis control, mode switching, quick positioning. 3 Offline calibration platform. 4 Follow speed, Joystick speed, Dead zone, Joystick direction, motor parameters setting, etc. 5 Platform using help.

About

NANLINK

This wireless lighting control app allows users to manage light fixtures via Bluetooth and 2.4G protocols. It enables full control of individual or multiple fixtures synchronously for creating lighting effects and improving production efficiency.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth and 2.4G wireless control
  • Individual and group fixture control
  • Synchronous control of multiple fixtures
  • Creation of lighting effects
  • Scenario and group-based design
  • Full control of HSL and intensity
Features
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NANLINK APP, a wireless lighting control application designed and developed by Guangdong Nanguang Photo&Video Systems Co.,Ltd, allows for controlling light fixtures via Bluetooth Network and 2.4G Wireless Protocol. The APP is compatible with devices that run on IOS and iPadOS operating systems. Based on the design concept of scenario and group, NANLINK can assist gaffers and cinematographers with the creation of fascinating lighting effects through the full control of individual fixture and multiple fixtures synchronously, thus to achieve more production efficiency at the shooting scenes.

Screenshots

Hohem GimSet4 screens
NANLINK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: NANLINK at 93 against Hohem GimSet's 26. Hohem GimSet's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for Hohem GimSet against 2.0 for NANLINK. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 93 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 20% and 19% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hohem GimSet ships an update fortnightly, NANLINK every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hohem GimSet versus NANLINK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHohem GimSetNANLINK
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (26 ratings)2.0 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better19.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2693 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Hohem Technology Co.,LtdGuangdong Nanguang Photo&Video Systems Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Hohem GimSet

All ratings26 ratings
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative70.0%

NANLINK

All ratings93 ratings
Positive21.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative73.1%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Hohem GimSet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NANLINK

Reported bugs

59 issues
  • Lights spontaneously lose connection
  • Short delay between tapping light and settings appearing
  • Presets buried several levels deep
  • Lights spontaneously lose connection
  • Short delay between tapping into a light and the settings coming up
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  • Fixture groups not working after upgrading to Nanlink 2.0
  • Lose signal if further than 8ft from unit
  • App lagging and poorly working
  • Constantly drops connection
  • App constantly crashes
  • Recent update erased presets
  • Grouping issues after update
  • Cannot add fixtures to groups
  • App won't work without supplying personal info
  • Layout doesn't adapt well to iPad, wasted space
  • Login difficult, fields won't allow pasting from password manager
  • No import of existing scenes on iPad
  • App not working with Pavotubes
  • Bluetooth not working for T8-7x
  • Inconsistent operation, will not pair with lights
  • Exiting and reopening app locks up trying to re-pair
  • App asks for excessive permissions (photos, emails, texts)
  • New update killed presets and dropped connection to all fixtures
  • App doesn't work with new iPhones (dynamic island)
  • Cannot go back from one tube's settings to the previous screen
  • Settings don't seem to save
  • CCT mode doesn't work at all
  • Driving mode ambient dimming won't work
  • Poor Bluetooth connection, short range
  • Menu button placement issues (near phone's clock)
  • Never saves profiles or auto-connects to fixtures
  • App broken with iOS 16.2
  • Most of the effects not working
  • App can't find FS-150
  • Cannot complete registration (activation code never emailed)
  • App is abysmal, not user friendly
  • Cannot connect to Forza 300b
  • Settings changes on iPhone don't affect light
  • Lose connection as soon as 2 lights are connected
  • App is a complete waste of time, does nothing
  • Never responsive, struggles to keep up with changing settings
  • Server down, cannot create account or log in
  • App crashes on login
  • App crashes upon login attempt
  • App crashes every time on sign in
  • Overrides light values when connecting
  • Impossible to fine-tune a light on a set unless connected beforehand
  • Won't connect
  • Fail connection in groups
  • Slow app
  • Doesn't see most fixtures
  • Cannot get verification code to create an account
  • App freezes repeatedly after entering name, password, and verification code
  • Cannot login, stuck or frozen at login page
  • App freezes repeatedly after entering name password and verification code
  • App crashes on login with iPhone 13 pro
  • App crashes at login
  • App crashes upon login attempt
  • App crashes every time on sign in

Requested features

13 requests
  • Allow individual light adjustment within groups
  • Make connection more stable
  • Make settings appear instantly
  • UX overhaul, make important settings accessible
  • Put preset saving feature front and center
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  • Adaptive interface for iPads
  • Master control to adjust all lights simultaneously
  • Add a 'Streetlight' mode effect
  • Allow users to choose between HSI & CCT control for transmitter box
  • Add a demo mode
  • Offline mode for app usage
  • Gang effects across groups of lights for consistency
  • Allow multicolor effects at assignable points

In-app purchases

None

Hohem GimSet

No in-app purchases

None

NANLINK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hohem GimSet free?
Hohem GimSet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NANLINK free?
NANLINK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hohem GimSet or NANLINK?
NANLINK is rated higher. Hohem GimSet averages 2.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while NANLINK averages 2.0 from 93 ratings.
Do Hohem GimSet or NANLINK have ads?
Neither Hohem GimSet nor NANLINK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hohem GimSet or NANLINK?
Hohem GimSet ships an update fortnightly, and NANLINK every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hohem GimSet was updated on October 21, 2026 and NANLINK on November 3, 2026.

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