Comparison

Remote4 vs QVR Pro Client

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

Head to head
About

Remote4

View your RTSP cameras in real-time and control connected devices with custom buttons. This free app allows for multiple camera feeds and interactive controls, ideal for IoT enthusiasts and home automation.

Highlights
  • Real-time RTSP camera viewing
  • HTTP/HTTPS request buttons for device control
  • Multi-camera support via VLC
  • Customizable UI elements (buttons, text, emojis)
  • Copy/paste controls for backup and sharing
  • Remote configuration via JSON URL
  • JSON data source integration
Features
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Remote 4 is designed to view your RTSP Cameras on real time, while at the same time having buttons that send HTTP/HTTPS requests to, for example, open a garage door or turn a light on. Features: - FREE and No ads: this is a non profit app to be used by IOT enthusiasts and regular users around the world. - Ultra solid Multi Camera support: using VLC (very fast and reliable camera feeds) - UI elements: Buttons and Dynamic Text/Emoji labels. - Multiple Controls: You can have as many controls as you want and switch them from home screen. - Copy and Paste controls: To backup and share you controls with others - Configuration file: set up a json url to remotely config your controls. - Add JSON data sources and show information on your controls - Design controls with a simple yet powerful UI - Help button: with examples to learn how to use the app.

About

QVR Pro Client

Access and manage your IP cameras remotely. Monitor live feeds, review past recordings, and receive instant alerts from your server. Offers advanced control and event logging for comprehensive surveillance.

Highlights
  • View multiple IP cameras
  • Live and playback modes
  • Advanced monitoring options
  • Instant push notifications
  • Event log playback
  • E-map camera location display
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QVR Pro Client provides an intuitive interface for your QVR Pro / Elite server, helping you manage IP cameras, monitor live views, and play back previous recordings using your mobile devices. Minimum system requirements: - QVR Pro / Elite installed and initialized on the QNAP NAS running QTS 4.3.0 - The latest version of QTS 4.3.4 is required for enabling push notifications and activating licenses. - QVR Pro 1.1.0 is required for querying event logs. Key Features: - Supports viewing multiple IP cameras connected to QVR Pro. - Supports switching instantly between the Live and Playback modes and clicking the timeline to play back recordings from a specific moment. - Provides various advanced monitoring options: Sequential mode, PTZ control, auto cruising and preset point control. - Supports sending instant push notifications. - Provides the option to click snapshots in event logs to play back previous events. - Displays camera locations and event icons on E-maps to allow for comprehensive monitoring.

Screenshots

Remote44 screens
QVR Pro Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote4 at 3.9 against QVR Pro Client's 2.7. Remote4 also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 35%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote4 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Remote4's written reviews are positive against 35% of QVR Pro Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote4 versus QVR Pro Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote4QVR Pro Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (25 ratings) — better2.7 (47 ratings)
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews — better34.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2547 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximo CavazzaniQNAP Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

Remote4

All ratings25 ratings
Positive76.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.9%

QVR Pro Client

All ratings47 ratings
Positive38.3%
Neutral10.6%
Negative51.1%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral13.1%
Negative52.3%

In-app purchases

None

Remote4

No in-app purchases

None

QVR Pro Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote4 free?
Remote4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QVR Pro Client free?
QVR Pro Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote4 or QVR Pro Client?
Remote4 is rated higher. Remote4 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while QVR Pro Client averages 2.7 from 47 ratings.
Do Remote4 or QVR Pro Client have ads?
Neither Remote4 nor QVR Pro Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote4 or QVR Pro Client?
Remote4 ships an update every 3 months, and QVR Pro Client every 3 months. Most recently, Remote4 was updated on July 26, 2026 and QVR Pro Client on September 23, 2026.

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