Comparison

NANLINK vs GoRaids

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

Head to head
About

NANLINK

Control lighting fixtures wirelessly via Bluetooth or 2.4G. Create complex lighting effects for film and video production by managing individual or multiple lights simultaneously. Enhance production efficiency with intuitive scenario and group-based controls.

Highlights
  • Wireless lighting control
  • Bluetooth and 2.4G support
  • Individual fixture control
  • Synchronous multi-fixture control
  • Scenario and group management
  • Create lighting effects
Features
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NANLINK APP, a wireless lighting control application designed and developed by Guangdong Nanguang Photo&Video Systems Co.,Ltd, allows for controlling light fixtures via Bluetooth Network and 2.4G Wireless Protocol. The APP is compatible with devices that run on IOS and iPadOS operating systems. Based on the design concept of scenario and group, NANLINK can assist gaffers and cinematographers with the creation of fascinating lighting effects through the full control of individual fixture and multiple fixtures synchronously, thus to achieve more production efficiency at the shooting scenes.

About

GoRaids

Features
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GoRaids fills your remote raid in Pokémon GO without the Discord scramble. Pick the boss, tap Join, and you're in a live line. You see your exact position and it moves in real time. When your squad is ready you get one notification, the host's trainer code is already on your clipboard, and a countdown keeps everyone honest. Hosts get a full lobby of five friended trainers and one button to send invites. HOW IT WORKS • Choose today's boss: 5-star, Mega, Dynamax or Gigantamax • Join as a raider or host your own room • Friend the host in Pokémon GO, tap Ready, accept the raid invite • Raid, earn RaidPoints, spend them on skips and rewards WHY GORAIDS • A real queue, first come first served — no refreshing, no luck • Nobody gets stranded: if a host bails you go to the front of the retry line • Two-host lobbies for shielded Super Mega raids • Optional Priority and Ultimate memberships move you to a faster line GoRaids is an independent fan-made companion app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Niantic, Nintendo, The Pokémon Company or Game Freak. Pokémon and Pokémon GO are trademarks of their respective owners. You need the Pokémon GO app and a Remote Raid Pass to take part in a raid. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://goraids.com/privacy

Screenshots

NANLINK4 screens
GoRaids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NANLINK at none against GoRaids's 6. NANLINK also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price 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. GoRaids sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. NANLINK asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NANLINK versus GoRaids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNANLINKGoRaids
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (93 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings93 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangdong Nanguang Photo&Video Systems Co., LtdRASCAL APPS LLC

Bugs and requests

NANLINK

Reported bugs

59 issues
  • Lights spontaneously lose connection
  • Short delay between tapping light and settings appearing
  • Presets buried several levels deep
  • Lights spontaneously lose connection
  • Short delay between tapping into a light and the settings coming up
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  • Fixture groups not working after upgrading to Nanlink 2.0
  • Lose signal if further than 8ft from unit
  • App lagging and poorly working
  • Constantly drops connection
  • App constantly crashes
  • Recent update erased presets
  • Grouping issues after update
  • Cannot add fixtures to groups
  • App won't work without supplying personal info
  • Layout doesn't adapt well to iPad, wasted space
  • Login difficult, fields won't allow pasting from password manager
  • No import of existing scenes on iPad
  • App not working with Pavotubes
  • Bluetooth not working for T8-7x
  • Inconsistent operation, will not pair with lights
  • Exiting and reopening app locks up trying to re-pair
  • App asks for excessive permissions (photos, emails, texts)
  • New update killed presets and dropped connection to all fixtures
  • App doesn't work with new iPhones (dynamic island)
  • Cannot go back from one tube's settings to the previous screen
  • Settings don't seem to save
  • CCT mode doesn't work at all
  • Driving mode ambient dimming won't work
  • Poor Bluetooth connection, short range
  • Menu button placement issues (near phone's clock)
  • Never saves profiles or auto-connects to fixtures
  • App broken with iOS 16.2
  • Most of the effects not working
  • App can't find FS-150
  • Cannot complete registration (activation code never emailed)
  • App is abysmal, not user friendly
  • Cannot connect to Forza 300b
  • Settings changes on iPhone don't affect light
  • Lose connection as soon as 2 lights are connected
  • App is a complete waste of time, does nothing
  • Never responsive, struggles to keep up with changing settings
  • Server down, cannot create account or log in
  • App crashes on login
  • App crashes upon login attempt
  • App crashes every time on sign in
  • Overrides light values when connecting
  • Impossible to fine-tune a light on a set unless connected beforehand
  • Won't connect
  • Fail connection in groups
  • Slow app
  • Doesn't see most fixtures
  • Cannot get verification code to create an account
  • App freezes repeatedly after entering name, password, and verification code
  • Cannot login, stuck or frozen at login page
  • App freezes repeatedly after entering name password and verification code
  • App crashes on login with iPhone 13 pro
  • App crashes at login
  • App crashes upon login attempt
  • App crashes every time on sign in

Requested features

13 requests
  • Allow individual light adjustment within groups
  • Make connection more stable
  • Make settings appear instantly
  • UX overhaul, make important settings accessible
  • Put preset saving feature front and center
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  • Adaptive interface for iPads
  • Master control to adjust all lights simultaneously
  • Add a 'Streetlight' mode effect
  • Allow users to choose between HSI & CCT control for transmitter box
  • Add a demo mode
  • Offline mode for app usage
  • Gang effects across groups of lights for consistency
  • Allow multicolor effects at assignable points

GoRaids

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NANLINK

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

GoRaids

Subscriptions6
  • Priority Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Ultimate Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Priority Monthly$11.991 Month
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  • Ultimate Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Priority Annual$79.991 Year
  • Ultimate Annual$199.991 Year

Questions

Is NANLINK free?
NANLINK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GoRaids free?
GoRaids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NANLINK or GoRaids have ads?
GoRaids shows ads; NANLINK does not.

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