Comparison

Rako Classic vs Rointe Connect

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

Head to head
About

Rako Classic

Control lighting, curtains, and blinds in any room. Organize and access all your scenes and channels with custom names for easy identification. Works with existing wireless, new wired, or hybrid systems.

Highlights
  • Room control
  • Lighting control
  • Curtain/blind control
  • Scene management
  • Channel access
  • Custom naming
Features
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The application 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. 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 ethernet bridge System requirements: To allow the iPhone to communicate with the network a Rako APR-Bridge (for use with wireless-only systems) or WRE-Bridge (for wired or hybrid wireless systems) needs to be installed along with a wireless router for the Wi-Fi link with the iPhone™. The Bridge 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.

About

Rointe Connect

Effortlessly manage your Rointe D Series heating system from anywhere. Control temperatures, set schedules, and monitor energy consumption for your home or business. Compatible with various Rointe heating products.

Highlights
  • Zone and sub-zone creation
  • 24/7 heating control
  • Real-time temperature adjustment
  • Individual and installation device monitoring
  • Instant schedule changes
  • Energy consumption tracking
  • Access to statistics and averages
Features
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Rointe Connect has been developed by Rointe to allow you the easiest way of managing your new D Series heating system. With Rointe Connect you can control your heating how, where and when you want. Create and change installations with zones and sub-zones within your home or business Control your D Series heating devices 24/7 , 365 days a year Change the working temperature on your devices and installations Check your D Series devices individually or as a single installation Establish and change schedules instantly in real time Check all the modes, functions and personalize your products Know how much energy each product or installation is using Access statistics, consumption, average temperature, etc... Manage your D Series heating system anytime, anywhere. *Rointe Connect app is compatible with the products D Series, Rome, CT2 Thermostat, Belize, Olympia and Wi-Fi oval towel rails. A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection is required.

Screenshots

Rako Classic3 screens
Rointe Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Rako Classic at 12.4 against Rointe Connect's 14.0. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Rako Classic ships an update every 6 weeks, Rointe Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Rako Classic versus Rointe Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRako ClassicRointe Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.7% of reviews — better11.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRako Controls LtdIndustrias Royal Termic, S.L.

Customer experience

Rako Classic

Written reviews55 reviews
Positive12.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative78.2%

Rointe Connect

Written reviews71 reviews
Positive11.3%
Neutral9.9%
Negative78.9%

Bugs and requests

Rako Classic

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App doesn't connect to hub/bridge
  • App says 'searching for systems' repeatedly
  • Hub won't connect with Alexa
  • Sliders controlling multiple elements
  • Custom photo icons disappeared
Show 19 more
  • Bridge discovery not working
  • Widget faulty (cannot switch off lights)
  • App updated and doesn't recognise bridge
  • Unable to locate system after update
  • App stopped working after update
  • Screen shrunk on iPhone
  • App does not work on 4G on Os12
  • App not working correctly after update
  • Blinds loop disappeared
  • No option for lighting since update
  • App stopped working after new app update
  • Doesn't work at all since recent App update
  • Stopped working as soon as app updated
  • App doesn't work in the today screen
  • Latest download wiped all settings
  • App does not connect to system
  • Latest update does not work on iOS 8.4.1
  • Updated and now won't connect
  • App won't even load

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow users to change room names
  • Option for adjustable icon box sizes
  • Integrate with Apple HomeKit
  • Improve Apple Watch app functionality
  • Revert to previous app version or fix bugs

Rointe Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rako Classic

No in-app purchases

None

Rointe Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rako Classic free?
Rako Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rointe Connect free?
Rointe Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rako Classic or Rointe Connect have ads?
Neither Rako Classic nor Rointe Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rako Classic or Rointe Connect?
Rako Classic ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rointe Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Rako Classic was updated on October 22, 2026 and Rointe Connect on October 24, 2026.

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