# Rako Classic vs RTiPanel

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rako Classic | RTiPanel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rako-classic/id323379292/reviews) | **[2.7 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtipanel/id454328684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **66** |
| Positive reviews | 12.7% of reviews | **32.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 46 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rako Controls Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/991188416) | [Remote Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/454328687) |

## What reviewers say

### Rako Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rako-classic/id323379292)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtipanel/id454328684)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 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)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch companion app
- Multi-location support without reconfiguration
- Swipe gestures and notifications
- Dark mode option
- Remote file uploads and password-protected file extraction


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*