Comparison

IRIS SmartLF vs HotaLINK

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

Head to head

IRIS SmartLF

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 3.85 ratingsView app →

About

IRIS SmartLF

Remotely manage your smart lights from anywhere. Adjust brightness levels and schedule timers for automatic on/off cycles. Ensure your home is lit just the way you want it, even when you're not there.

Highlights

Remote light control
Brightness adjustment
Scheduling timers
Automated on/off

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Key Features: Control your lights while you're away Adjust brightness Set timers to turn lights on and off

About

HotaLINK

Features

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日々の暮らしをお手伝いするスマート家電リモコン。あなたのお部屋の家電を思いのままに操作するリモコンが天井に。例えば、照明を点灯／消灯、エアコンでお部屋の室温を調整、外出先から状況確認など、できることはたくさん。取付方法は、シーリングのアダプタを交換するだけの簡単施工。設置後は、シーリングのカバーが目隠してくれるので、見た目も気になることはありません。

Screenshots

IRIS SmartLF4 screens

HotaLINK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HotaLINK at 11.0 against IRIS SmartLF's 13.0. 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

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

IRIS SmartLF ships an update every 13 months, HotaLINK every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

IRIS SmartLF versus HotaLINK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	IRIS SmartLF	HotaLINK
Price	Free	Free
Rating	3.8 (5 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	18.9% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	5 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 13 months	Every 12 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	166 MB	184 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	IRIS OHYAMA INC.	HotaluX, Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

IRIS SmartLF

No in-app purchases

None

HotaLINK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IRIS SmartLF free?

IRIS SmartLF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is HotaLINK free?

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

Do IRIS SmartLF or HotaLINK have ads?

Neither IRIS SmartLF nor HotaLINK shows ads.

Which is updated more often, IRIS SmartLF or HotaLINK?

IRIS SmartLF ships an update every 13 months, and HotaLINK every 12 months. Most recently, IRIS SmartLF was updated on October 28, 2026 and HotaLINK on October 25, 2026.