# RemoteXY vs ESP View

The clearest difference is rating: ESP View at 5.0 against RemoteXY's 3.3. ESP View also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). RemoteXY's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (52% vs 32%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RemoteXY sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. ESP View asks for nothing beyond the download.

ESP View holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemoteXY has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of RemoteXY's written reviews are positive against 32% of ESP View's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, ESP View every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteXY | ESP View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotexy/id1168130280/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-view/id1470031753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **51.6% of reviews** | 32.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgeny Shemanuev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168130279) | [Elite Security Products (ESP)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154395285) |

## What reviewers say

### RemoteXY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotexy/id1168130280)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO monthly subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| 3 Months of PRO | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months of PRO | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12 Months of PRO | $7.99 | one-time |
| PRO forever | $29.99 | one-time |


### ESP View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-view/id1470031753)

This surveillance software allows for live video streaming, recording, and playback. It supports remote playback, snapshots, and PTZ control, leveraging Apple Push Notification service for efficient alerts.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Video recording and playback, Remote video playback, Snapshots, PTZ control, Apple Push Notification service support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Good quality cameras
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 🚀 Works well on Wi-Fi
- ✅ Good value for money
- 💡 Better than previous models/software

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently disconnects
- 🐛 Cameras often offline
- 🐛 Slow to load cameras
- 🐛 Constantly buffers
- 🐛 App seldom works

**Reported bugs**

- No WiFi connection
- Camera not working
- App not connecting to cameras
- Device keeps reverting to 'device play backing' on iPhone
- All cameras gone offline

**Requested features**

- Add cameras to system if only 4 ports
- Scrub feature for playback
- Desktop version of the app
- Combine camera products into one app
- Make view larger on the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoteXY free?

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

### Is ESP View free?

ESP View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RemoteXY or ESP View?

ESP View is rated higher. RemoteXY averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while ESP View averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RemoteXY or ESP View have ads?

Neither RemoteXY nor ESP View shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RemoteXY or ESP View?

RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, and ESP View every 10 months. Most recently, RemoteXY was updated on September 11, 2026 and ESP View on September 22, 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.*