Comparison

HaiLin vs Thinknx Trend

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HaiLin

This mobile application provides remote access to Hailin IoT cloud services. It allows users to easily connect with and manage Hailin temperature controllers and sensors. Monitor and control your devices from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote device access
  • Connect temperature controllers
  • Manage sensors
  • IoT cloud service interface
  • Mobile device management
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The mobile interface of Hailin IoT cloud service, which connected all the devices of Hailin temperature controllers, and sensors. Customers can access the devices easily by install this app.

About

Thinknx Trend

Features
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Thinknx Trendline is the app for controlling smart homes and building that rely on the powerful Trendline devices. Completely redesigned and distinguished by unique key features, this app allows a leap forward in terms of usability and appealing providing the building enhanced performances as well as much more power and flexibility. Features: - Completely customizable from system integrator and end-user - Fast and easy setup using the free ThinKnx Configurator - Unlimited number of KNX group addresses - Multiproject support - Secure connection thanks to encrypted stream - Comfortable and intuitive usage - Simple and attractive design Check list of the main software functions: - Management of complete home and building automation systems based on KNX - Lights (on/off command with % value, dimmer, new RGBW control with colors and sequences set by the user) - Awnings and any kind of motorized shutter/curtain - Climate and heating (manual or scheduled climate control) - Display weather data - Load control, water, gas, electricity - Create custom scenarios - HVAC control with desired thermal modality (comfort, standby, night) - Voice control function - Basic Logic - Boolean functions (AND, OR, NOT, NOR, NAND) and filters. - Advanced logical functions - Timed controls thanks to calendars and a lot of kind of timers - KNX bus monitor via web page - Smart Irrigation system - Integrated network Cameras with MJPEG or RTSP H264/H265 video flow - Integrated management of audio devices (Audiofy)

Screenshots

HaiLin1 screens
Thinknx Trend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HaiLin at every 3 weeks against Thinknx Trend's every 16 months. HaiLin also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

HaiLin ships an update every 3 weeks, Thinknx Trend every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HaiLin versus Thinknx Trend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHaiLinThinknx Trend
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB212 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaiLin Energy Technology Inc.LuForLu

In-app purchases

None

HaiLin

No in-app purchases

None

Thinknx Trend

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HaiLin free?
HaiLin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thinknx Trend free?
Thinknx Trend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HaiLin or Thinknx Trend have ads?
Neither HaiLin nor Thinknx Trend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HaiLin or Thinknx Trend?
HaiLin ships an update every 3 weeks, and Thinknx Trend every 16 months. Most recently, HaiLin was updated on October 3, 2026 and Thinknx Trend on October 11, 2026.

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