Comparison

RemoteXY vs SmartConnect

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

SmartConnect

Easily connect ESP-powered devices to your Wi-Fi network without remembering passwords. Enter credentials once to connect multiple devices and networks securely stored on your device.

Highlights
  • Connect ESP devices to Wi-Fi
  • Smartconfig technology
  • Password-free setup
  • Secure credential storage
  • Connect multiple devices
Features
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This app allows you to easily connect your ESP powered devices to your Wifi network using smartconfig. No need to remember any passwords, just enter them one time and connect as many devices and networks as you want. The credentials will be securely stored locally on your devices keychain.

Screenshots

RemoteXY4 screens
SmartConnect1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartConnect at 5.0 against RemoteXY's 3.4. SmartConnect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). RemoteXY's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. SmartConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartConnect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemoteXY has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, SmartConnect daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RemoteXY versus SmartConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteXYSmartConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (22 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeny ShemanuevCodeatelier GmbH

Customer experience

RemoteXY

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

SmartConnect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

SmartConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemoteXY free?
RemoteXY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartConnect free?
SmartConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RemoteXY or SmartConnect?
SmartConnect is rated higher. RemoteXY averages 3.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while SmartConnect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RemoteXY or SmartConnect have ads?
Neither RemoteXY nor SmartConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteXY or SmartConnect?
RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, and SmartConnect daily. Most recently, RemoteXY was updated on October 24, 2026 and SmartConnect on October 24, 2026.

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