Rako vs The Roof Gardens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Rako
Control lighting, curtains, and blinds in any room. Manage scenes and channels with custom names for easy identification. Supports advanced color features for enhanced ambiance.
- Room control
- Scene management
- Channel customization
- Color temperature control
- Wireless and wired system support
- User-friendly interface
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The App 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. This App also provides support for Rako's new colour features, enabling users to control colour temperature and also supports single channel colour commands within their rooms. 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 HUB. System requirements: To allow the iPhone to communicate with the network a RK-HUB (for use with wireless-only systems) or WK-HUB (for wired or hybrid wireless systems) needs to be installed along with a wireless router for the Wi-Fi link with the iPhoneβ’. The HUB 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.
The Roof Gardens
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The Roof Gardens A social club in the sky β 100 feet above the streets of Kensington. A place for the curious, connections and community. The Roof Gardens app is your place to join events, make restaurant reservations, invite guests, and more β all in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Roof Gardens at every 8 days against Rako's every 2 months. Rako's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rako ships an update every 2 months, The Roof Gardens every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rako | The Roof Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Rako Controls Ltd | Kensington Roof Gardens |
In-app purchases
Rako
No in-app purchases
The Roof Gardens
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Rako free?
Is The Roof Gardens free?
Do Rako or The Roof Gardens have ads?
Which is updated more often, Rako or The Roof Gardens?
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