Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Activate PC trainers remotely
  • Control trainer functions
  • Launch favorite trainers
  • Search trainer database
  • Compatible with Steam Deck
Features
Read full description

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.

About

LinkControl for OpenLinkHub

Features
Read full description

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.

Screenshots

Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens)4 screens
LinkControl for OpenLinkHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) versus LinkControl for OpenLinkHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora Remote (Cheat Happens)LinkControl for OpenLinkHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChris ORorkePierre Lehmann

In-app purchases

None

Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens)

No in-app purchases

None

LinkControl for OpenLinkHub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) free?
Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinkControl for OpenLinkHub free?
LinkControl for OpenLinkHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) or LinkControl for OpenLinkHub have ads?
Neither Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) nor LinkControl for OpenLinkHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) or LinkControl for OpenLinkHub?
Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) ships an update every 2 days, and LinkControl for OpenLinkHub daily. Most recently, Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) was updated on October 7, 2026 and LinkControl for OpenLinkHub on October 19, 2026.

Other comparisons