HControl vs Branch Link Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HControl
This application connects to smart control devices for quick management of various systems like conference rooms and homes. It allows for individual or batch control of lights, audio-visual equipment, and projectors. The app ensures real-time synchronization of interface states across devices and saves project states for consistent access.
- Connects to HControl smart control devices
- Supports multiple smart control systems
- Quick access and switching between systems
- Set access security policies
- Control lights, AV, and projectors
- Individual and batch device control
- Real-time interface state synchronization
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本应用为连接访问HControl智能控制设备的终端软件，通过该APP可实现对相关智能设备的快速控制。App支持多智能控制系统接入，具备多个智能控制系统的快速接入切换，同时可设置访问安全策略，保障控制安全。该App需配合HControl智能控制设备使用，主要用于控制如会议室、家居、工程中的常用设备设施，例如灯光、音视频设备、投影等，人性化界面方便用户既可以实现单个设备控制，也能够组合批量控制。本应用实现了多端界面状态的实时同步，保证了操作的一致性；同时，应用还实现了整个工程界面状态的实时保存功能，无论何时登陆，都能够自动同步最新的工程状态。
Branch Link Simulator
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Introducing Branch Link Simulator, the ultimate iOS tool designed for both Branch's partners and regular users eager to take control of their app's deep linking capabilities. Whether you're a developer fine-tuning the user journey, a marketer aiming for seamless campaigns, or just someone curious about how deep links work, Branch Link Simulator is your go-to solution. Have questions, feedback, or need support? Our dedicated team is here to help. Contact us through the our website for more information. Let's make deep linking work for you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Branch Link Simulator at every 3 weeks against HControl's every 3 months. HControl's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HControl ships an update every 3 months, Branch Link Simulator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HControl | Branch Link Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linkiing | Branch Metrics, Inc. |
In-app purchases
HControl
No in-app purchases
Branch Link Simulator
No in-app purchases
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