Comparison

Learning Remocon vs HotaLINK

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

Head to head
About

Learning Remocon

Features
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[1] Application Overview Learning Remocon is the utility that operate REX-BTIREX1 over Bluetooth. You can control TVs / set top boxes, blu-ray / DVD recorders, HVACs, lights, and other home appliances with smart-phone and tablet. [2] Feature - controls TVs / set top boxes, blu-ray / DVD recorders, HVACs, lights, and other home appliances by infrared. - starts using learning remocon through more than 100 preset data. Available preset list is on the following web site. http://www.ratocsystems.com/products/subpage/smartphone/btirex1_preset.html - sends registered signal at a set time - does not support simultaneous connection. (multi-registration is supported) [3] Requirement - iPhone 6s/6s Plus/6/6 Plus/5s/5c/5/4s, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad (the 4th generation / the 3rd generation), iPad mini, and iPod touch (the 5th generation) (iOS8.0 or later)

About

HotaLINK

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日々の暮らしをお手伝いするスマート家電リモコン。 あなたのお部屋の家電を思いのままに操作するリモコンが天井に。 例えば、照明を点灯/消灯、エアコンでお部屋の室温を調整、外出先から状況確認など、できることはたくさん。 取付方法は、シーリングのアダプタを交換するだけの簡単施工。 設置後は、シーリングのカバーが目隠してくれるので、見た目も気になることはありません。

Screenshots

Learning Remocon4 screens
HotaLINK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Learning Remocon at every 2 months against HotaLINK's every 12 months. Learning Remocon also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). 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

Learning Remocon ships an update every 2 months, HotaLINK every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Learning Remocon versus HotaLINK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearning RemoconHotaLINK
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRATOC Systems, Inc.HotaluX, Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Learning Remocon

No in-app purchases

None

HotaLINK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Learning Remocon free?
Learning Remocon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HotaLINK free?
HotaLINK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Learning Remocon or HotaLINK have ads?
Neither Learning Remocon nor HotaLINK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learning Remocon or HotaLINK?
Learning Remocon ships an update every 2 months, and HotaLINK every 12 months. Most recently, Learning Remocon was updated on October 10, 2026 and HotaLINK on September 29, 2026.

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