Comparison

Control In vs Hondys

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

Head to head

About

Control In

Features

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一款智能家居控制软件，拥有全新的功能。可视对讲，摄像头监控，新风系统控制，通用设备管理。环境监测，只要配合你拥有的设备，就能方便快捷的享受智能生活。

About

Hondys

Features

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This product is a smart wireless LED tube, using 2.4G WIFI wireless transmission, support wireless ARTNET/DMX signal control, the control distance can reach 60M; Supports manual\PC\APP control, easy to use; 160°beam angle, which can realize various lighting effects such as monochrome, gradient, flowing water, jumping, etc,dynamic; Pre-programmed multiple lighting modes, suitable for various scenarios; powered by rechargeable batteries, support PD3.0 fast charging protocol, the minimum working time of full power is 4 hours, and the minimum working time of power saving mode is 6.5 hours; Hanging rings, light buckles, tripods stand,Three-dimensional connecting rod and other installation methods; Suitable for stage lighting, stage performances, temporary events, auto shows, wedding lighting, outdoor travel, photography, concerts and other places.

Screenshots

Control In4 screens

Hondys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hondys at every 11 days against Control In's every 4 months. Control In's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.0). 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

Control In ships an update every 4 months, Hondys every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Control In versus Hondys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Control In	Hondys
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 11 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	9.1 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	129 MB	8 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	HDL Automation Co., Ltd	锐敏林

In-app purchases

None

Control In

No in-app purchases

None

Hondys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control In free?

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

Is Hondys free?

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

Do Control In or Hondys have ads?

Neither Control In nor Hondys shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Control In or Hondys?

Control In ships an update every 4 months, and Hondys every 11 days. Most recently, Control In was updated on October 9, 2026 and Hondys on September 28, 2026.