# RemoteXY vs SmartConnect

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteXY | SmartConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotexy/id1168130280/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartconnect-for-esp/id1592092325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 46 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) | [Codeatelier GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/611086139) |

## 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 |


### SmartConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartconnect-for-esp/id1592092325)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*