Comparison

MCS vs Xumo Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MCS

This intranet application requires dedicated hardware to function. It facilitates control and management within a local network environment.

Highlights
  • Intranet application
  • Requires matrix hardware
  • Control system
Features
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MCS is a intranet APP, must work together with matrix hardware.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Power on/off
  • Volume control
  • Playback controls
  • Navigation pad
  • Number pad
  • Keyboard for search
  • Quick Access menu
Features
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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.

Screenshots

MCS4 screens
Xumo Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MCS versus Xumo Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMCSXumo Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.1 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings333 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer檎 林XUMO Services LLC

Customer experience

MCS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Xumo Remote

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MCS

No in-app purchases

None

Xumo Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MCS free?
MCS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xumo Remote free?
Xumo Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MCS or Xumo Remote?
Xumo Remote is rated higher. MCS averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Xumo Remote averages 4.1 from 33 ratings.
Do MCS or Xumo Remote have ads?
Neither MCS nor Xumo Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MCS or Xumo Remote?
MCS ships an update every 4 weeks, and Xumo Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, MCS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Xumo Remote on November 9, 2026.

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