NETVIO GO vs Rako
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NETVIO GO
Control HDMI matrices and AVOIP systems with a drag-and-drop interface. Manage displays, sources, and amplifiers through various protocols like IR, RS232, CEC, or IP.
- Drag and drop interface
- Control HDMI matrices
- Control AVOIP systems
- Manage displays and sources
- Control amplifiers via IR, RS232, CEC, IP
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NETVIO GO is the end user control app for projects created with the NETVIO 360 software suite. Control NETVIO HDMI matrices and AVOIP systems with a drag and drop interface, and control displays, sources and amplifiers via IR, RS232, CEC or IP. More information at https://www.netvio.io
Rako
Control lighting, curtains, and blinds in any room. Manage scenes and channels with custom names for easy identification. Supports advanced color features for enhanced ambiance.
- Room control
- Scene management
- Channel customization
- Color temperature control
- Wireless and wired system support
- User-friendly interface
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The App gives control of any room, whether it be lighting or curtain/blind control. Access to all available rooms, scenes and channels, all of which can be named for easy identification. This App also provides support for Rako's new colour features, enabling users to control colour temperature and also supports single channel colour commands within their rooms. The App can be used with existing wireless systems, the new wired network or combined systems. No configuration by the user is required, all information is stored within the Rako HUB. System requirements: To allow the iPhone to communicate with the network a RK-HUB (for use with wireless-only systems) or WK-HUB (for wired or hybrid wireless systems) needs to be installed along with a wireless router for the Wi-Fi link with the iPhone™. The HUB needs to be uploaded with the RASOFT programming file of the project. The file can either be an existing project file, if available, or created using the Rasoft programming software (included) which requires a PC running Windows XP or Vista.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NETVIO GO at every 4 weeks against Rako's every 2 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NETVIO GO ships an update every 4 weeks, Rako every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NETVIO GO | Rako |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Demopad Software Ltd | Rako Controls Ltd |
Customer experience
NETVIO GO
Rako
In-app purchases
NETVIO GO
No in-app purchases
Rako
No in-app purchases
