ART Remote vs xBand App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ART Remote
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With this app you have the possibility to control your device at one finger touch via the new ART Remote application of your smartphone. Just integrate your HQAM-Smart modul right into your device and connect it with your smart device. ART Remote allow you to easily open or close your garage door or home lighting from anywhere with your smartphone or tablet with a range up to 20 meters. For ART Remote smartphone control you need the newest smart modul, the HQAM-Smart.
xBand App
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Discover Communication Beyond Sight and Sound with xBand. xBand is a versatile wristband that communicates through vibrations. Whether you need a simple tactile watch or an advanced, touch-based communication tool, xBand can adapt to your needs. This companion app unlocks xBand’s full potential. Connect your device via Bluetooth to customize settings, receive phone notifications, and access advanced features. Key Features: Time Settings: Personalize how xBand vibrates to indicate the time. Automatic Time: Let xBand vibrate the time at chosen intervals without needing to request it manually. Alarm Management: Create and manage one-time or repeating alarms that vibrate directly on xBand. Customizable Settings: Adjust vibration speed, strength, and other preferences to match your preferences. Notifications: Receive notifications, calls and messages from your smartphone via vibrations. Customize patterns for specific apps, contacts or notification types. Morse Code Messaging: Experience next-level touch communication with Morse mode. Convert notification content, like text messages, into Morse code vibrations, or compose your own messages using xBand’s buttons. The app also features Morse training tools and lets you set custom abbreviations for faster communication. Accessibility Commitment: We’re committed to making xBand accessible for everyone. With input from internal and external advisors, we continuously enhance usability for all users. Please Note: The xBand Companion App is designed exclusively for use with the xBand device. For xBand to receive notifications, the app must access notifications on your phone. This ensures seamless communication, keeping you connected without the need to check your phone or rely on audio alerts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: xBand App at monthly against ART Remote's every 34 months. ART Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ART Remote ships an update every 34 months, xBand App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ART Remote | xBand App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dickert Electronic GmbH | Xtactor Information Technology AB |
In-app purchases
ART Remote
No in-app purchases
xBand App
No in-app purchases









