Comparison

surco vs airCloud Go

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

Head to head
About

surco

Transform your iPhone into a powerful smart home remote. Control a vast array of infrared devices with pre-installed commands and customizable options. Manage your home appliances from anywhere, save energy, and share control with family.

Highlights
  • Universal infrared remote control
  • Extensive device code database
  • Customizable remote editor
  • Voice control integration
  • Remote access via internet
  • Smart scheduling
  • Family sharing
Features
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surco - Turn your iPhone into the most powerful remote to make smart home control simple than ever. With over 26 years of experience in manufacturing controllers. surco has a large database which includes complete code list , suitable for almost 95 % infrared home devices on the market. Remote control commands are pre-installed, ready to communicate with your existing home appliances. Quickly and easily connect and control your all traditional devices from a single app! Control your home appliances anytime form anywhere via internet in the world. With surco powerful remote to boost comfort, smart and start an energy-saving life. Smart Home Features: - supported TV, Set top box, DVD & blue ray players, AUX, Air-conditioning, Dyson Fan, Ceiling light, iRobot and more. - Edit: surco has a remote editor that allows you to customize each remote to make it your own.(Up to 3 remote controls) - Voice control via Google Home and Amazon Echo - Unlimited 7-day smart scheduling - Share your device control with family - Can be used by the whole family - Saves energy and reduces bill - Updated code database embed that is compatible with all main brands in the world including Sony, Panasonic, LG , Sharp, Samsung, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, DAIKIN , HITACHI ,GREE, Midea , Hisense, Dyson, TECO , Heran, SAMPO etc. How it works: Step 1:Download surco app Step 2:Connect to the internet Step 3:Pair up with home appliances Enjoy and start controlling Specification Product:surco Size:10.8 x 5.3 x1.4 cm Material:Plastic、iron plate、magnet Weight:180 g Power input:DC 5V / 1A adapter USB cable length : 150cm Distance:Infrared signal 8~10 meters, smartphone is able to control the device from anywhere with internet connection Frequency:Wi-Fi 2.4GHz(not compatible with 5GHz) Manufacturer:AIFA Technology Corporation (Powered by AIFA) --- You will purchase of a surco device to remote control all traditional IR devices. Please contact us if you're having any issues in using the app. We will do our best to make everyone using our app happily. You can send us feedback of any kind, we take every single one into consideration. ‧ Email us if you're having questions: support@simplecocoon.com ‧ Like our Facebook page: https://facebook.com/surcotw or send us a message there

About

airCloud Go

Control your Hitachi air conditioner remotely for enhanced comfort and energy savings. Adjust settings, schedule operations, and even automate based on your location. Track energy consumption and manage costs.

Highlights
  • Remote AC control
  • Location-based automation (Smart-Fence)
  • Customizable timers and schedules
  • Energy cost estimation and tracking
  • Voice control integration
  • Multi-user support
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Smarter air, with airCloud Go With airCloud Go app (1), you can access your Hitachi air conditioner from anywhere & anytime. Enjoy more comfort, save more energy! (PRE-REQUIREMENTS) Make sure that your Hitachi air conditioner model is compatible with airCloud Go and that you have a wifi network available. Some Hitachi air conditioner models require the installation of an airCloud Adapter.(2) ENHANCED INDOOR COMFORT You can adjust the air conditioner’s set temperature, operation mode (cooling, heating, fan, dry or auto (3)), air flow direction and fan speed. SMART-FENCE You can link the AC operation to your location. When a user is arriving and enters the pre-set perimeter, the air conditioner automatically turns on to create a welcoming atmosphere. When users exit the perimeter, air conditioners turn off or adopt an energy-saving temperature. TIMER AND SCHEDULE For all your daily routines or business hours, program the AC to reflect your lifestyle. ENERGY COST ESTIMATOR (4) This extensive feature includes AC operation and consumption tracking, monthly/weekly/daily comparison, and a smart budget management tool. MORE • Up to 20 connected Hitachi air conditioners and up to 19 user invitations under a single one space. • Quick start & easy pairing through your wifi network and QR code option. • Voice control through Google Home or Amazon Echo (1) Previously called airCloud Home (2) Consult your Hitachi Cooling & Heating distributor. (3) Mode availability depends on each air conditioner model’s specifications. (4) Energy cost estimator is available only in selected air conditioner models.

Screenshots

surco4 screens
airCloud Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: airCloud Go at free against surco's free with in-app purchases. airCloud Go also leads on ratings volume (56 vs 3). surco's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 43%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for surco against 4.2 for airCloud Go. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: airCloud Go has 56 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of surco's written reviews are positive against 43% of airCloud Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

surco ships an update every 9 days, airCloud Go every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
surco versus airCloud Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersurcoairCloud Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better4.2 (56 ratings)
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews — better43.1% of reviews
Number of ratings356 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB163 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAifa technology corp.BOSCH HOME COMFORT JAPAN, INC.

Customer experience

surco

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral10.4%
Negative28.4%

airCloud Go

All ratings56 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews320 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral13.4%
Negative43.4%

In-app purchases

None

surco

No in-app purchases

None

airCloud Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is surco free?
surco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is airCloud Go free?
airCloud Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, surco or airCloud Go?
surco is rated higher. surco averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while airCloud Go averages 4.2 from 56 ratings.
Do surco or airCloud Go have ads?
Neither surco nor airCloud Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, surco or airCloud Go?
surco ships an update every 9 days, and airCloud Go every 2 months. Most recently, surco was updated on October 1, 2026 and airCloud Go on October 15, 2026.

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