# RemoteXY vs SunFounder Controller

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SunFounder Controller at 95% against RemoteXY's 52%. SunFounder Controller also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

SunFounder Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of RemoteXY's written reviews are positive against 95% of SunFounder Controller's.

RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, SunFounder Controller every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteXY | SunFounder Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotexy/id1168130280/reviews) | **[4.4 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunfounder-controller/id1538719422/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgeny Shemanuev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168130279) | [Shenzhen Maker Stars Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422345349) |

## 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 |


### SunFounder Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunfounder-controller/id1538719422)

This app acts as a virtual remote control for robot kits powered by ESP32 and Raspberry Pi. It offers customizable controls like radar ranging, tracking, sliders, buttons, and arrow keys for interactive robot operation.

**Highlights:** Virtual remote control, ESP32 and Raspberry Pi compatibility, Radar ranging control, Three-channel tracking, Customizable control layout, Sliders, buttons, and arrow keys

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Useful
- 👍 Good functionality
- 👍 Powerful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Needs to be more stable
- 🐛 Needs to be more user-friendly
- 🐛 Disconnects and won't reconnect without reinstallation
- 🐛 Link button off-screen on iPhone XS Max

**Reported bugs**

- App disconnects and requires reinstallation to reconnect
- Link button is off-screen on iPhone XS Max

**Requested features**

- Add a list-box or radio-button widget class
- More warm functions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoteXY free?

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

### Is SunFounder Controller free?

SunFounder Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RemoteXY or SunFounder Controller?

SunFounder Controller is rated higher. RemoteXY averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while SunFounder Controller averages 4.4 from 28 ratings.

### Do RemoteXY or SunFounder Controller have ads?

Neither RemoteXY nor SunFounder Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RemoteXY or SunFounder Controller?

RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, and SunFounder Controller every 3 months. Most recently, RemoteXY was updated on October 15, 2026 and SunFounder Controller on October 15, 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.*