MCS vs Xumo Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MCS
This intranet application requires dedicated hardware to function. It facilitates control and management within a local network environment.
- Intranet application
- Requires matrix hardware
- Control system
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MCS is a intranet APP, must work together with matrix hardware.
Xumo Remote
Control your compatible Xumo TV using your smartphone. Manage power, volume, playback, and navigation. Search for content, access settings, and personalize your viewing experience with dedicated controls.
- Power on/off
- Volume control
- Playback controls
- Navigation pad
- Number pad
- Keyboard for search
- Quick Access menu
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Note: This app works with Xumo Stream Box and select Xumo TVs. Some Xumo TVs use the Xumo TV app for remote control from a mobile device. To learn which app your Xumo TV is compatible with, visit support.xumo.com/hc/en-us/articles/22609794389012-Control-your-TV-with-the-Xumo-TV-app. Download the Xumo TV app here: apps.apple.com/us/app/xumo-tv/id1575377158. Meet the app that makes it even easier to control your Xumo TV and Xumo Stream Box — by letting you use your phone as your remote. No need to tear your house apart searching for lost remotes, run around looking for batteries or even put down your phone. Control your Xumo devices with the Xumo Remote app. There’s so much you can do with the Xumo Remote app. Access all your essential controls for streaming: Power your Xumo device on and off. Play or pause whatever you’re watching. Explore your Xumo device with the navigation pad. Select items with the OK button. Return to the previous screen with the Back button. Return to the home screen anytime with the Home button. Jump to specific channels or type in PINs with the number pad. Control the volume level (for Xumo TVs only). Find, categorize and personalize content faster with dedicated controls: Open a keyboard on your Xumo device to search for your next watch. Open the Quick Access menu to access quick settings and search. Open the Settings menu. Add content to My List with the Add button. The Xumo Remote app is made accessible, with you in mind: Screen reader supported Bold text High contrast Dynamic text sizing Light and dark mode responsive How to set up the Xumo Remote app: Download and open the app. Make sure your phone or tablet is connected to the same WiFi network as your Xumo device. Select your Xumo device from the list of available devices. The app will connect automatically. Start exploring with your Xumo Remote app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Xumo Remote at 100% against MCS's 0%. Xumo Remote also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (33 vs 3). MCS's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Xumo Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xumo Remote has 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MCS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Xumo Remote's.
MCS ships an update every 4 weeks, Xumo Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MCS | Xumo Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 4.1 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 檎 林 | XUMO Services LLC |
Customer experience
MCS
Xumo Remote
In-app purchases
MCS
No in-app purchases
Xumo Remote
No in-app purchases









