# CDM Remote vs Pixlay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CDM Remote at none against Pixlay's 2. CDM Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixlay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CDM Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

CDM Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, Pixlay every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CDM Remote | Pixlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixlay-home-pixel-display/id6475648762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CINE DIGITAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/520480515) | [Torben Steen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452072129) |

## What reviewers say

### CDM Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdm-remote/id1070735807)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pixlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixlay-home-pixel-display/id6475648762)

This app offers a customizable pixel display for your device, featuring a clock, date, live weather, timers, cryptocurrency prices, and sunrise/sunset times. It also tracks battery status and provides a visually appealing interface.

**Highlights:** Pixel clock and date display, Live weather updates, Intuitive timer and day counter, Bitcoin prices and BlockTime, Sunrise and sunset times, Device battery status tracking, Customizable feature selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixlay Pro Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Pixlay Pro Year | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CDM Remote free?

CDM Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixlay free?

Pixlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do CDM Remote or Pixlay have ads?

Pixlay shows ads; CDM Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, CDM Remote or Pixlay?

CDM Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pixlay every 3 weeks. Most recently, CDM Remote was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pixlay on October 24, 2026.

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