Remote4 vs a
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Remote4 | a |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maximo Cavazzani | a-pact |
In-app purchases
Remote4
No in-app purchases
a
No in-app purchases








