Comparison

Rako Classic vs RTiPanel

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

RTiPanel

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a personalized remote for your professionally installed smart home or business system. Control lighting, climate, security, and entertainment from anywhere, locally or globally. Create custom scenes and automations for seamless device management.

Highlights
  • Control audio/video, lighting, and climate systems
  • Local and remote system access
  • Customizable graphical interface
  • Create scenes and automations
  • Full two-way feedback support
  • Portrait and landscape view support
Features
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The RTiPanel app works exclusively with professionally installed RTI control and automation systems, enabling your iPhone or iPad to control the connected smart devices and systems in your home or business. PERSONALIZED CONTROL RTiPanel is completely customizable by your RTI integrator to deliver intuitive and personalized mobile control of your lighting, climate, security, entertainment, and more—the same control you get with your dedicated RTI remote or touch panel. CREATE SCENES AND AUTOMATIONS Your RTI integrator can combine multiple actions into personalized scenes and create automations based on time of day, weather, media selection or other inputs. CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE The RTiPanel app securely connects to your RTI control system via your local area network or through an Internet connection from anywhere – across town or around the world. Get custom alerts wherever you may be. Note: This application requires an RTI control system. Features: • Control Audio/Video, Lighting, Climate and other systems in your RTI smart home or business. • Access your RTI control system either locally or remotely. • Completely customizable graphical interface. • Intuitive new template and graphics • Full support for RTI Music • Programmed by your integrator using the same Integration Designer software that is used for all RTI products. • Supports the creation of both portrait and landscape views. • Supports full two-way feedback including cover art, graphics, text, dynamic scrolling lists, and more. • Supports local connection via Wi-Fi and remote connection via Wi-Fi or LTE, with automatic switching. • Highly optimized for fast connection times. • Control system programming is stored on the mobile device, and it updates automatically when changes are made. Please visit www.rticontrol.com for more information on RTI control systems.

Screenshots

Rako Classic3 screens
RTiPanel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RTiPanel at 2.7 against Rako Classic's 1.0. RTiPanel also leads on ratings volume (66 vs 1) and review sentiment (32% vs 13%). Rako Classic's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RTiPanel holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTiPanel has 66 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Rako Classic's written reviews are positive against 32% of RTiPanel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rako Classic ships an update every 6 weeks, RTiPanel every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rako Classic versus RTiPanel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRako ClassicRTiPanel
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)2.7 (66 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.7% of reviews32.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings166 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRako Controls LtdRemote Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

Rako Classic

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

RTiPanel

All ratings66 ratings
Positive39.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative60.2%

User reviews

Rako Classic

From 1 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Functionality when working
  • 👍 Quick turnaround from developers (recent)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App frequently stops working
  • 🐛 Connection issues with hub/bridge
  • 🐛 Broken after app updates
  • 🐛 Loss of functionality
  • 🐛 Clumsy/messy interface post-update

RTiPanel

From 66 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Highly customizable interface and design
  • 🔧 Powerful automation capabilities when properly configured
  • 📱 Works well across multiple devices (iPad, iPhone)
  • ⚡ Fast and responsive when functioning correctly
  • 🏠 Comprehensive home control integration (lights, TV, music, cameras, alarm)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 🔌 Loses connection to network regularly
  • 📱 Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • ⏳ Slow app updates and poor maintenance
  • 🎯 Unintuitive and outdated user interface

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

RTiPanel

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • Freezes and requires complete deletion and reinstallation
  • Loses WiFi connection frequently
  • Incompatible with iOS 16.20 and newer versions
  • Stuck on loading screen after using other apps
Show 7 more
  • License recognition errors after reinstallation
  • Unresponsive buttons requiring multiple taps
  • App fails to recognize system after network changes
  • Incompatible with iPhone 12 and newer models
  • Hangs several times per year
  • Connection drops when iPad goes to standby
  • Demo mode screen flashing before loading interface

Requested features

10 requests
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Multi-location support without reconfiguration
  • Swipe gestures and notifications
  • Dark mode option
  • Remote file uploads and password-protected file extraction
Show 5 more
  • More pre-made templates for dealers
  • Touch recognition on release instead of press
  • Automatic app updates
  • Better iPhone optimization for smaller screens
  • Modern, updated UI design

In-app purchases

None

Rako Classic

No in-app purchases

None

RTiPanel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rako Classic free?
Rako Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RTiPanel free?
RTiPanel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rako Classic or RTiPanel?
RTiPanel is rated higher. Rako Classic averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RTiPanel averages 2.7 from 66 ratings.
Do Rako Classic or RTiPanel have ads?
Neither Rako Classic nor RTiPanel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rako Classic or RTiPanel?
Rako Classic ships an update every 6 weeks, and RTiPanel every 4 months. Most recently, Rako Classic was updated on October 22, 2026 and RTiPanel on October 23, 2026.

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