Comparison

Remote4 vs Secure Gallery

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

Secure Gallery

Features
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Secure Gallery — Private Vault for Photos & Videos One-time small price. No subscriptions. No ads. Regular updates. Unlike most secure photo vaults that require monthly subscriptions or upload your private photos to their own cloud servers, Secure Gallery works completely offline and privately through your personal iCloud only — where you stay 100% in control. Private by Design — Your photos and videos are stored only in your personal iCloud. They never appear in the Files app or anywhere else, keeping everything discreet and protected. Password Protection — Lock the app with your personal passcode. If you forget your password, there is no recovery option — for your security. Panic Protection (Full Wipe or Reset Only) — In emergencies, you can now choose between a Full Wipe (permanently deletes all data and backups) or Reset Only (clears the app but keeps your iCloud backups). After a Reset Only, you can restore your latest iCloud backup anytime from the Storage Settings. Encrypted iCloud Backups — Create secure backups directly in your iCloud container. Older backups are automatically replaced to keep your data current and protected. Import & Export — Easily transfer folders between iPhone and iPad, or safely import from another device. Imported files are automatically removed afterward for privacy. Folders & Subfolders — Organize your private gallery exactly the way you like, with nested folders for full control. Restore to Photos — Move selected media back to your Photos app at any time. Light or Dark Mode — Choose your look, or follow the system appearance automatically. No tracking. No analytics. No ads. Everything stays private — only on your devices and in your personal iCloud.

Screenshots

Remote44 screens
Secure Gallery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Remote4 at Free against Secure Gallery's $2.99. Remote4 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). Secure Gallery's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On 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

Remote4 is free to download; Secure Gallery costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote4 ships an update every 3 months, Secure Gallery monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and June 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote4 versus Secure Gallery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote4Secure Gallery
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.9 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximo CavazzaniAhmed Khelifi

In-app purchases

None

Remote4

No in-app purchases

None

Secure Gallery

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote4 free?
Remote4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Secure Gallery free?
Secure Gallery costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote4 or Secure Gallery have ads?
Neither Remote4 nor Secure Gallery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote4 or Secure Gallery?
Remote4 ships an update every 3 months, and Secure Gallery monthly. Most recently, Remote4 was updated on July 26, 2026 and Secure Gallery on June 19, 2026.

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