Comparison

RemoteXY vs Visual Home

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RemoteXY

Create and control custom graphical interfaces for microcontroller devices. Developers can design GUIs using an online editor that generates Arduino IDE source code. Users can then connect to their devices via various methods to manage them.

Highlights
  • Create custom graphical user interfaces (GUIs)
  • Online GUI editor with source code generation
  • Supports Arduino IDE and other IDEs
  • Multiple connection methods (Internet, WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB OTG)
  • Compatible with various Arduino, ESP, and STM32 boards
  • Supports multiple communication modules
Features
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RemoteXY is a platform for creating and using graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for microcontroller devices. If you want to connect to a device, install the app and follow the instructions from the device developer. If you are a developer, use the RemoteXY platform to its full potential. Create custom user graphical interface (GUI) using the editor located at https://remotexy.com The editor will automatically create a source code template for the Arduino IDE. The source code contains support for the selected communication method for the selected controller and includes a fully functional graphical interface. Integrate your task with the graphical interface, it's very easy following the detailed documentation and examples. Upload the source code to the board. Then use this application to connect to your board and control it using your graphical interface. Develop graphical control interfaces for various devices, both for yourself and for your clients. Supported connection methods: - Internet anywhere over Cloud Server; - WiFi client and access point; - Bluetooth; - Ethernet by IP or URL; - USB OTG; Supported boards: - Arduino UNO, MEGA, Leonardo, Pro Mini, Nano, MICRO and compatible AVR boards; - ESP8266 boards ; - ESP32 boards; - STM32F1 boards; - nRF51822 boards. Supported comunication modules: - Bluetooth HC-05, HC-06 or compatible; - Bluetooth BLE HM-10 or other UART BLE modules; - ESP8266 as modem; - Ethernet W5100, W5500; Supported IDE: - Arduino IDE; - FLProg IDE; - Visuino IDE Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Visual Home

Unify and control your smart home devices from a single dashboard. Visualize data from various sources and trigger actions on connected devices. Offers advanced features through an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Unified dashboard for smart home data
  • Control connected devices
  • Support for Philips Hue, HomeKit, Homematic, and more
  • MQTT and HTTP REST client
  • JavaScript Lambda functions
  • Homescreen widgets
  • Favorites management
Features
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Visual displays the data from different sources on an unified dashboard. In addition it allows controlling and triggering actions on connected devices. Directly supported are currently - Philips Hue - HomeKit - Homematic - Ezcontrol XS1 - HTML Widgets - Open Weather Map - PVOutput.org The more experienced user can also use - MQTT Client (Subscribe, Publish) - HTTP REST Client - JavaScript Lambda functions # Information on HomeKit Visual offers to visualize the values of all HomeKit accessories with readable characteristics and scalar data formats (e.g. integer, float). In addition Visual can set values to writable characteristics with scalar data formats. # Information on the In-App purchase • This App offers an auto-renewing subscription "Advanced Features" that unlock extended features: - JavaScript Lambda functions - Search and filter datapoints - Trigger scenes defined in the Philips Hue bridge - Debug logging for all endpoints - Multi column dashboard - Homescreen Widgets - Favorites • This In-App purchase is an auto-renewing subscription • The subscription duration is 1 month • For the price please check the In-App purchase details on AppStore or in the App itself • Your iTunes account will be charged for the purchase at the time of subscription purchase. • The subscription is renewed automatically, unless the automatic renewal is terminated at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Your iTunes account will be charged the same amount as the original subscription within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be disabled in your iTunes account after the original purchase.

Screenshots

RemoteXY4 screens
Visual Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RemoteXY at 3.3 against Visual Home's 1.0. RemoteXY also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 13%) and ratings volume (23 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RemoteXY sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Visual Home sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RemoteXY holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemoteXY has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of RemoteXY's written reviews are positive against 13% of Visual Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, Visual Home every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RemoteXY versus Visual Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteXYVisual Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (23 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEvgeny ShemanuevAndreas Binner

Customer experience

RemoteXY

All ratings23 ratings
Positive56.5%
Neutral8.7%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative45.2%

Visual Home

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

RemoteXY

Subscriptions1
  • PRO monthly subscription$1.491 Month
One-time4
  • 3 Months of PRO$2.99
  • 6 Months of PRO$4.99
  • 12 Months of PRO$7.99
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  • PRO forever$29.99
1 purchases

Visual Home

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Features$1.491 Month

Questions

Is RemoteXY free?
RemoteXY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual Home free?
Visual Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RemoteXY or Visual Home?
RemoteXY is rated higher. RemoteXY averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Visual Home averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RemoteXY or Visual Home have ads?
Neither RemoteXY nor Visual Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteXY or Visual Home?
RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, and Visual Home every 4 months. Most recently, RemoteXY was updated on October 19, 2026 and Visual Home on September 24, 2026.

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