Comparison

RemoteXY vs HeatNext

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

HeatNext

Features
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HeatNext is a friendly app that allows you to remotely manage your home heating system using your mobile device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

Screenshots

RemoteXY4 screens
HeatNext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RemoteXY at 12.0 against HeatNext's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 HeatNext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RemoteXY versus HeatNext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteXYHeatNext
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeny ShemanuevNomnio

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
4 purchases

HeatNext

Subscriptions4
  • Plus Package$1.991 Month
  • Advanced Package$3.991 Month
  • Plus Package$18.991 Year
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  • Advanced Package$37.991 Year

Questions

Is RemoteXY free?
RemoteXY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HeatNext free?
HeatNext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RemoteXY or HeatNext have ads?
Neither RemoteXY nor HeatNext shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteXY or HeatNext?
RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, and HeatNext every 2 months. Most recently, RemoteXY was updated on October 26, 2026 and HeatNext on October 25, 2026.

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