Comparison

Remote4 vs a

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

a

Features
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Smart lock control that respects your time. a-pact access is a clean, fast companion for your a-pact compatible smart locks. Whether you manage one front door or a dozen vacation rentals, a-pact gives you everything you need to grant, revoke, and audit access — without the noise. Built for real life: • Add passcodes in seconds — permanent, one-time, timed, or cyclic. Hand them out by text, paper, or memory. • Manage fingerprints and IC cards — enroll, label, and remove credentials with one tap. • See activity at a glance — full unlock logs so you always know who came in, and when. • Stay online with a gateway — pair a gateway to control locks remotely over Wi-Fi, even when you're not nearby. • Over-the-air firmware updates — keep your locks secure and current without juggling other apps. • Backup and share — export your lock data as a portable .apact file. Move to a new phone, hand keys to a co-host, or keep a safe copy — all without a cloud account. • Designed to feel good — fluid animations, haptic feedback, light and dark themes that follow your system, and full English and German support. Privacy first. a-pact stores your lock data on your device. No mandatory account. No tracking. No ads.

Screenshots

Remote44 screens
a3 screens

Verdict

The call

Remote4 and a are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Remote4 versus a: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote4a
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximo Cavazzania-pact

In-app purchases

None

Remote4

No in-app purchases

None

a

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote4 free?
Remote4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is a free?
a is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote4 or a have ads?
Neither Remote4 nor a shows ads.

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