IP Remote vs InstaControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IP Remote
This professional-use application allows users to control various Sony display devices, including projectors and cameras. It supports essential functions like power, input selection, and volume adjustments, with the capability to manage multiple devices simultaneously. Security is enhanced through a "Pre-Shared Key" option.
- Control professional displays, projectors, and PTZ cameras
- Power On/Off functionality
- Input selection
- Volume control
- Muting
- Operate multiple devices simultaneously
- Pre-Shared Key security
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For Professional-use only. IP Remote is a simple remote control app for Professional Displays, Projectors, PTZ Cameras and Crystal LED display contollers. These devices can be controlled by this remote app. Power On/Off, Input select, Muting, Vol+/- keys are supported. User can operate multiple devices at the same time. It is recommended to use "Pre-Shared Key", to avoid unnecessary access from other app. For details, please ask to your sales representative.
InstaControl
Control your projector directly from your smartphone. Features like Auto Fit to Screen and Avoid Obstacles simplify setup, while OSD settings can be adjusted within the app for seamless operation.
- Mobile projector control
- Auto Fit to Screen
- Avoid Obstacles
- OSD settings adjustment
- Optional BT dongle support
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Easily control your projector right from your mobile device! With the optional and one-to-one connection BT dongle, you can enjoy easier setup and everyday convenience: • Seamless Installation – Use Auto Fit to Screen and Avoid Obstacles features for quick and accurate projector alignment. • Simple Control – Adjust OSD settings directly from your mobile app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: InstaControl at 4.5 against IP Remote's 2.4. InstaControl also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 28 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). IP Remote's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
InstaControl holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.
IP Remote ships an update every 28 months, InstaControl every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IP Remote | InstaControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (9 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sony Corporation | BenQ Corporation |
Customer experience
IP Remote
InstaControl
In-app purchases
IP Remote
No in-app purchases
InstaControl
No in-app purchases
