Rako vs Rointe Nexa
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.
Rointe Nexa
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Rointe Nexa is the exclusive control application for Rointe connected radiators, towel rails, domestic hot water heaters, and underfloor heating thermostats. β’ Direct Wi-Fi connection β’ Integrated interface: Compatible with the entire range of Rointe connected products. β’ Innovative functionalities: Configure, group products and zones with energy-saving modes, allowing you to control consumption and comfort. β’ Personalized experience: Data analysis for consumption control and recommendations based on app data. β’ AIH: Push notifications and alerts to improve user information.
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Verdict
Rako and Rointe Nexa are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rako | Rointe Nexa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Rako Controls Ltd | Industrias Royal Termic, S.L. |
In-app purchases
Rako
No in-app purchases
Rointe Nexa
No in-app purchases









