# AC Remote vs AC Remote +

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AC Remote + at 100% against AC Remote's 3%. AC Remote + also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.5) and ads (none vs shown). AC Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AC Remote + sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. AC Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

AC Remote + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AC Remote has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of AC Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of AC Remote +'s.

AC Remote ships an update every 73 months, AC Remote + every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AC Remote | AC Remote + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote/id1138996592/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote-plus/id6741434836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 3.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 73 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aatazaz Javed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291720148) | [Dmitriy Berdnikovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687687815) |

## What reviewers say

### AC Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote/id1138996592)

Transform your smartphone into a universal AC remote. Manage multiple AC brands from a single device, access error code diagnostics, and find helpful tips. Includes a child-friendly mode for entertainment.

**Highlights:** Control AC with mobile, Supports multiple brands, Error code diagnostics, AC tips and articles, Child mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### AC Remote +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote-plus/id6741434836)

Control all your air conditioners and smart devices from a single, intuitive interface. Manage multiple units simultaneously, set schedules, and monitor energy usage. Enjoy seamless, centralized control of your home comfort from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Universal AC compatibility, All-in-one device control, Simultaneous multi-device management, Smart scheduling and automation, Energy efficiency insights, Remote access from anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly.pro.subscriptions | $39.99 | per year |
| 7-Day Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1-Month Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AC Remote free?

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

### Is AC Remote + free?

AC Remote + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AC Remote or AC Remote +?

AC Remote + is rated higher. AC Remote averages 1.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while AC Remote + averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AC Remote or AC Remote + have ads?

AC Remote shows ads; AC Remote + does not.

### Which is updated more often, AC Remote or AC Remote +?

AC Remote ships an update every 73 months, and AC Remote + every 5 days. Most recently, AC Remote was updated on October 11, 2026 and AC Remote + on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*