Comparison

Pinguino vs Relihom

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

Head to head
About

Pinguino

Remotely control and schedule your PINGUINO devices to create your ideal comfort zone from any location. Utilize REAL FEEL for automatic ambient condition adjustments, ensuring optimal comfort.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Scheduling functions
  • Automatic ambient condition setting
  • Create comfort zones
  • REAL FEEL technology
Features
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Create your ultimate comfort zone from anywhere by remotely controlling or scheduling all PINGUINO functions. Use REAL FEEL as a piece of mind solution that automatically set the best ambient conditions for your comfort

About

Relihom

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Relihom Delivering a Secure and Reliable Smart Living Experience 1. Quick and effortless network setup 2. Streamlined device configuration and user addition via the app 3. Remote control capabilities for device operation and switching 4. Multi-device compatibility enables unified control of all smart devices through one app, with optional scenario-based automation 5. Device sharing functionality and diverse password management options

Screenshots

Pinguino4 screens
Relihom4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pinguino and Relihom are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pinguino versus Relihom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinguinoRelihom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (559 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings559 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 22 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB185 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDe'Longhi Appliances S.r.l.Zhongshan Pulido Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd.

Bugs and requests

Pinguino

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • WiFi connection fails despite being connected to 2.4GHz network
  • App displays placeholder text 'splash_text_2' instead of actual content
  • Device cannot be removed from app once offline
  • App stuck in WiFi connection loop during setup
  • Schedule deactivates when using physical power button
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  • App crashes and freezes when adding devices
  • Device profile cannot be deleted and reset
  • Feedback tab UI never loads
  • App rejects valid router passwords and accepts bogus ones
  • WiFi hotspot 'Smartlife-XXXX' signal not detected
  • Version 1.05 broke WiFi detection functionality
  • Air deflector angle resets on each use
  • App requires login every time despite WiFi connection

Requested features

11 requests
  • Timer function instead of schedule-only approach
  • Siri commands and HomeKit integration
  • Shortcuts app support
  • Alexa integration
  • Current room temperature indicator
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  • Fan speed control in heat mode
  • 4-season mode selection (cool vs heat)
  • Air deflector angle memory
  • Ability to reaccess tutorials
  • 5GHz WiFi network support
  • Status indicator for running/fan-only/AC modes

Relihom

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pinguino

No in-app purchases

None

Relihom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pinguino free?
Pinguino is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Relihom free?
Relihom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pinguino or Relihom have ads?
Neither Pinguino nor Relihom shows ads.

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