Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) vs LinkControl for OpenLinkHub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens)
Control PC trainers from your mobile device. This free add-on allows you to activate and manage your trainers remotely, and search for new ones. It's a convenience feature for PC users, not for mobile gaming.
- Activate PC trainers remotely
- Control trainer functions
- Launch favorite trainers
- Search trainer database
- Compatible with Steam Deck
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HOW TO USE: Load the PC Aurora app (download from https://www.cheathappens.com/trainers.asp). Login. Click the laptop/phone icon in the top dashboard. It will give you a User ID and a way to set your mobile password. Use your ID and mobile password to login and use the mobile app. The app will remember your password and Aurora on the PC can be configured to automatically enable mobile mode when run. This mobile app is compatible with Aurora on the Steam Deck. See our Steam Deck Tool/Launcher for additional info (https://www.cheathappens.com/steamdecktool.asp). The Cheat Happens Aurora mobile app was developed as a FREE add-on to our FREE Aurora software which will allow you to activate and control our trainers using your mobile device (phone or tablet). You will also be able to launch and control your favorite trainers or search the entire Cheat Happens database for trainers to control. NOTE: This app is not for cheating in Apple/iOS games. It is ONLY a remote control convenience feature for our PC users.
LinkControl for OpenLinkHub
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LinkControl brings OpenLinkHub directly to your iPhone. Monitor temperatures and fan speeds, adjust cooling profiles, control RGB lighting, and manage supported headsets — without a cloud service, ads, or a user account. Everything at a glance • View CPU, GPU, and sensor temperatures in real time • Monitor fan speeds and active profiles • Check device, firmware, and channel information Direct control • Change fan profiles globally or per channel • Configure RGB effects, colors, brightness, and speed • Manage RGB ports and individual fan channels • Create and activate custom OpenLinkHub profiles Controller control • Detect SCUF Envision Pro and V2 through OpenLinkHub • Adjust vibration, trigger dead zones, stick modes, and sensitivity • Remap controller buttons, save RGB profiles in OpenLinkHub, and set the sleep timer Headset control • Detect the HS80 RGB Wireless and other supported headsets • Adjust a full 10-band equalizer • View battery level and connection status • Configure the sleep timer and microphone LED OpenLinkHub Virtual Audio must be enabled on the server for equalizer playback. Private by design LinkControl connects directly to your own OpenLinkHub installation on the local network. There is no registration, advertising, tracking, or mandatory cloud service. For remote access, you can use an existing private network connection such as Tailscale. Flexible • English or German interface • Optionally follow the system language automatically • Built-in demo mode for exploring the app without hardware • Automatic reconnection to your most recent OpenLinkHub instance An accessible OpenLinkHub installation is required. LinkControl is an independent companion app and is not affiliated with Corsair or the OpenLinkHub project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) at 3 against LinkControl for OpenLinkHub's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) ships an update every 2 days, LinkControl for OpenLinkHub daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) | LinkControl for OpenLinkHub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris ORorke | Pierre Lehmann |
In-app purchases
Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens)
No in-app purchases
LinkControl for OpenLinkHub
No in-app purchases
Questions
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