Comparison

OPELO vs HOMETACT

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

Head to head
About

OPELO

This application allows users to unlock electronic locks using NFC-enabled devices. It also sends notifications via email or LINE when the lock is accessed. Compatible with HCE-enabled devices for secure access.

Highlights
  • Unlock electronic locks (OPELO series)
  • NFC-based unlocking
  • Access notifications via email
  • Access notifications via LINE
  • HCE function support
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OPELO(オペロ)アプリは、HCE(※1)機能を有する端末に対して、電子錠(OPELOシリーズ)の解錠機能を提供します。 また解錠機能だけでなく、アプリに登録したメールアドレス、LINEに解錠通知します。 ※1 HCE(Host Card Emulation)とは、NFCで非接触近距離通信を実現する機能のこと。 ※2 OSや端末に応じ、本アプリに対応できない場合もございます。

About

HOMETACT

Unify control of your smart home devices from lights and air conditioners to smart locks and sensors. Automate actions with custom routines and scenes, and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free operation. Manage all your connected devices through a single, intuitive application.

Highlights
  • Unified device management
  • Remote smart lock operation
  • Air conditioner control
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Customizable routines and scenes
  • Add and configure new devices
Features
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- Go beyond your imagination. Your smart life starts here. - This HOMETACT supports your "more better life" with the new technology. You can manage, control, and automate various smart devices such as lights, air conditioners, and various sensors with this single application. - There is no need to use different apps for each device anymore. - The main functions are following: - When you return home, you can unlock the smart lock at the common entrance without taking out your key. - The smart lock of the entrance door can be operated remotely.(NinjaLockM) - You can control the air conditioner in the living room. - By linking to a voice assistant, you can operate smart devices with your voice. - You can set up "Routines" to operate multiple devices simultaneously at specified times. (For example, turn off the TV and lights when you say "I'm going out now".) - You can set up "Scenes" to operate multiple devices simultaneously. - You can also operate smart devices that you have purchased by clicking the "+" button on the app to add, register, and configure the device. - Supported devices: Roomba (iRobot)/Sonos/Philips Hue] - Attention: - This application can be used by customers who have applied for HOMETACT Service. - In order to use this app, you will need an ID issued by the company. - To use the notification function from this application, you need to enable the push notification function of the application.

Screenshots

OPELO4 screens
HOMETACT3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HOMETACT at 25% against OPELO's 0%. HOMETACT also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

OPELO ships an update every 4 months, HOMETACT every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
OPELO versus HOMETACT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOPELOHOMETACT
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB316 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer大崎電気工業株式会社MITSUBISHI ESTATE CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

OPELO

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

HOMETACT

Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

OPELO

No in-app purchases

None

HOMETACT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OPELO free?
OPELO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HOMETACT free?
HOMETACT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OPELO or HOMETACT have ads?
Neither OPELO nor HOMETACT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OPELO or HOMETACT?
OPELO ships an update every 4 months, and HOMETACT every 5 weeks. Most recently, OPELO was updated on September 8, 2026 and HOMETACT on September 24, 2026.

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