Big Red Clock vs HTMLRemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Big Red Clock
This app provides a large, easily readable digital clock with both 12-hour and 24-hour formats. It also includes a countdown timer and a stopwatch function for various timekeeping needs.
- Large digital clock display
- 12-hour and 24-hour formats
- Countdown timer
- Stopwatch functionality
- Red color theme
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The perfect BIG NUMBER digital clock ...and red is just the beginning! Features: 12 hour or 24 hour Clock / Timer / Stopwatch Premium features (with subscription): Time Zone Assistant / Learn 24 Hour Time / Learn 12 Hour Time / Multi-Timer / Multi-Stopwatch Delightful set of colors and fonts to choose from Big Red Clock uses the standard Apple Terms of Use End User License Agreement (EULA): http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula
HTMLRemote
This app allows you to create custom HTML-based interfaces to control your devices over a local network. It acts as an HTTP server, hosting your designs for seamless integration with TCP/IP communication.
- Local HTTP server for device control
- TCP/IP protocol integration
- Personalized web-based GUI
- Design and debug with Safari Web Inspector
- Expandable control center
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HTMLRemote: Empower Device Control with Your Custom HTML GUI Key Features: - Acts as a local HTTP server, hosting your GUI as a localhost for seamless device control. - Seamlessly integrates with the TCP/IP protocol for flexible communication. - Easily integrate your personalized web-based GUI. - Use Safari Web Inspector (iOS > 16.3) or HTMLRemote on various platforms for effortless design and debugging. How to Use: 1- Design your HTML GUI with the javascript executecommand function. 2- Upload your HTML to your preferred server. 3- Fill in the URL in the HTMLRemote settings on your iOS device. Expand Your Control Center: As your device system grows, HTMLRemote lets you effortlessly expand your control center, adapting your HTML GUI to accommodate new devices. Revolutionize your LAN device control with HTMLRemote: Experience the freedom of personalized control and elevate your home automation or network management to new heights. Download now and make your HTML GUI the command center for all your connected devices!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Big Red Clock at Free against HTMLRemote's $19.99. Big Red Clock also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (168 vs 2). HTMLRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads 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
Big Red Clock is free to download; HTMLRemote costs $19.99 up front. Big Red Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. HTMLRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Big Red Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Red Clock has 168 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Big Red Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, HTMLRemote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Red Clock | HTMLRemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (168 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 168 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Single Sail Software, LLC | NV Verdegem |
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Big Red Clock
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In-app purchases
Big Red Clock
- Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- Yearly1 Month trial$5.991 Year
HTMLRemote
No in-app purchases
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