# Airflow Remote — Remote control for Airflow > Remote control for Airflow media playback and playlist management. (iPhone/iPad app by InMethod s.r.o..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airflow-remote/id1459536549 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [InMethod s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297062933) - Category: Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 4.58/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 19 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2020-04-21 - Data updated: 2026-08-16 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airflow-remote/id1459536549/reviews.md ## What is Airflow Remote? Every feature of Airflow (and yes, there's lot of them) is accessible from the remote. You can * Control the playback - play, pause, scrub (with live preview!) - skip to next item - switch between output devices, adjust Chromecast volume, even invoke the speed test * Manage playlists and files - Add and remove files - Move files between playlists - Create and delete playlists - Toggle playlist looping * All playback settings are adjustable from phone - Switch between and subtitle tracks - Search for subtitles online - Adjust adaptive volume boost - Adjust audio and subtitle delay - Override aspect ratio * Customize app theme and accent color and hide tabs at bottom of the app (useful for small devices). * And a lot more... ## Key features - Playback control (play, pause, scrub, skip) - Playlist management (add, remove, create, delete) - Audio and subtitle track switching - Online subtitle search - Customizable app theme and accent color - Adaptive volume boost adjustment ## Recent user reviews (10 of 33) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airflow-remote/id1459536549/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Beware the charlatan. *2026-06-08, version 1.1.3* … Or how I was duped with a “bait and switch” by the same developer, twice. To preface, I previously had high praise for Airflow Server and consequently this Airflow Remote companion app. The dev is certainly a very capable software developer being that at its best Airflow was a good alternative to complex software like Plex that could quickly feel bloated and unwieldy. Although lacking some of the depth of features of that software (metadata, organization, etc), Airflow’s simplicity was a part of its charm. It was lite and nimble, yet compatible with almost every type of video I threw at it even if limited in its feature set. It lacked the convenience of more advanced server apps, and having to launch the remote app on a phone was a minor hassle, but these were caveats I was willing to accept. Unfortunately, around late March with the release of updates for Apple’s OSes, notably tvOS, many users, including myself, began having issues with the Airflow apps. I cannot speak to all of the issues but I specifically have experienced unresolvable buffering issues due to subtitles. The only workaround has been to either disable subtitles altogether (which is a no-go due to foreign films) or turn on subtitle rendering which introduces its own set of bugs. This issue has been confirmed to be wholly related to Airflow being that neither VLC nor Infuse have these issues. There are a mass of other issues also which are well documented online (Reddit, etc). Offensively, the developer has been unresponsive to both support email requests and public pleas for support while apparently still being very active online on things like X and Github. Yet, the Airflow app is still for sale on his website despite these known issues from both Mac and Windows users. If that wasn’t distasteful enough, this is the 2nd app I’ve purchased from this same developer that was eventually abandoned while still publicly available for sale. Airvideo HD, my prior purchase from them, conveniently (as focus shifted to Airflow) became obsolete and riddled with bugs, despite still being available for sale and may very well still be! It was the same behavior under a different set of code. You all have been warned! Take heed. As for me, “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me." Never again! This dev has tarnished my respect and confidence in them. Thus, I’ve put my money where my mouth is and I’ve voted with my wallet. After much research and testing I’ve switched over to Infuse Pro. They seem to actually value the customer and have a long track record of actively maintaining their software. And in contrast, I had an issue during my testing and I received a support email resolving the issue the same day! A simple but welcomed courtesy! I’m admittedly not too excited about software subscriptions but if I love it after a year, I’ll go lifetime license. It helps that the software is just as capable as Airflow with far more features: essentially the parts of Plex I liked without the parts I didn’t. Your mileage may vary. I hope for the sake of Airflow users that the dev eventually delivers the patch you all deserve but I’m off this Airflow ship. Good riddance! Programming savvy does not make up for a lack of integrity. ### 5/5 — Not available anymore on the french app store *2026-05-24, version 1.1.3* Please bring it back we really need it. ### 3/5 — Good, but may be abandon-ware. *2026-04-18, version 1.1.3* Airflow is great when it works and for the most part it does. However, occasionally Apple will change something in Airplay, macOS or tvOS that breaks or limits the server app and due to sparse updates from the dev (and the abandoned Air Video HD) I’m always worried that the software has been abandoned. As I type, either Tahoe 26.4.2 or tvOS 26.4 has made the near perfectly functioning Airflow a pain to deal with again. I’m getting constant buffering on high bitrate H.265 mkv files that previously worked fine. I’m not even sure if the dev is aware of the issue even though it’s been mentioned in other reviews. Hopefully, it will be addressed. Until then I’m dropping my rating from a 5 to a 3 since I do still use Airflow and prefer it over things like Plex. ### 4/5 — Nice to see a return to the App Store! *2026-03-10, version 1.1.3* This app disappeared a while back without explanation, now it’s back… again with no explanation! It had become extremely unstable, but now appears to be considerably smoother. Welcome back Airflow, you were VERY much missed! ### 1/5 — Broken and no updates for months *2026-02-28, version 1.1.3* Stopped working with the latest Apple TV update a few months ago. No updates since then… ### 5/5 — Essential for Me *2025-10-03* The server app has now been updated to work with tvOS 26 and works great again. I’ve updated my rating to reflect those changes. ### 1/5 — Airflow & Remote where great… *2025-09-27* …while it lasted. I switched from Plex to using Airflow app and it’s remote almost exclusively. This became my preferred combo for Airplay’ing video from my Macs to AppleTVs. The server app was the perfect mix of simplicity and essential features. It was the antithesis of Plex’s bloat and really never had a hiccup. If it did, it was fixed. I was happy to purchase and support the dev. Now, for the bad news. Like many smaller independent developers it all now seems too good to have been true and the apps now look like abandonware. Even worse, it may be a classic case of bait and switch. To add insult to injury the main app is still being sold even though it clearly does not function at all after the latest Tahoe and OS 26 updates. Support via email has been unresponsive across the board with many users taking to the net (Reddit, etc) to complain. Had the dev simply stopped making the apps, I’d have just been disappointed but being that it’s still actively available for purchase…this needs to be mentioned on the website. Not all Airflow users will be affected but a brunt of them will. This is your warning. I’ll happily remove or edit this review and/or change my rating back to a 5/5 if proven wrong. I’d love to be wrong in this case! ### 3/5 — When it Works it’s Great *2025-08-24, version 1.1.3* Unfortunately I have had significant issues getting the remote app to reliably recognize my device. It’s a shame because I truly adore the UI and find Airflow my preferred streaming service for locally stored files, but I’ve had enough issues that I’m now considering alternatives unfortunately ### 4/5 — Solid. Need a few features. *2025-06-16, version 1.1.3* I purchased this as a replacement to Air Video HD, which is abandonware (possibly from the same developer). I would love to be able to use this app to watch on my iOS devices (like the aforementioned app) but that’s not possible. The only other annoyance is the scrub bar — it feels backwards and would be nice to able to change scroll direction (like you can with an Apple Mouse). If feels unnatural. ### 1/5 — Does not work with Sonoma 14.0 *2024-12-15, version 1.1.3* Cant connect to my computer to use, I have an activated license, useless and should be removed from the app store ## Frequently asked questions about Airflow Remote ### What devices does Airflow Remote support? Airflow Remote is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on May 26, 2020, with version 1.1.3. ### How often is Airflow Remote updated? The app was last updated on May 26, 2020, indicating a release cycle that may vary. Users can expect updates to maintain functionality and compatibility. ### What is the age rating for Airflow Remote? Airflow Remote has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests content is generally appropriate for children. ### What do users like about Airflow Remote? Users appreciate the app's extensive features and ease of use, as reflected in its high rating of 4.8 stars from 25 ratings. The ability to control all aspects of Airflow from a phone is a key benefit. ### Is Airflow Remote free to use? Yes, Airflow Remote is completely free to download and use. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, offering an uninterrupted experience. ### Can I customize the appearance of Airflow Remote? Yes, you can customize the app's theme and accent color. You can also hide tabs at the bottom of the app, which is particularly useful for smaller devices. ### Does Airflow Remote offer live preview for scrubbing? Yes, Airflow Remote provides live preview functionality when scrubbing through media playback. This allows for precise navigation within your content. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1.3 — 2020-05-26 Added online/offline indicator for devices ### 1.0 — 2020-04-21 No release notes. ## More apps by InMethod s.r.o. - [DoubleMatic Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doublematic-pro/id650816305) All apps by InMethod s.r.o.: https://appshunter.io/developer/297062933 ## Related topics [airflow](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/airflow) · [airflow remote](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/airflow-remote) · [airflow master](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/airflow-master) · [airflow fundamentals prep](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/airflow-fundamentals-prep) · [air mini](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/air-mini) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-16.*