Comparison

Remootio vs DIY Maintenance

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

Head to head
About

Remootio

Transform your existing gates and garage doors into smart devices. Control and monitor them remotely using your smartphone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Share access securely with friends and family and receive notifications about gate activity.

Highlights
  • Smartphone control via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
  • End-to-end encrypted security
  • Manage up to 20 unique keys
  • Unlimited guest keys with easy sharing
  • Auto-open functionality
  • Gate status monitoring
  • Customizable app interface
Features
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This application is the companion app to be used with the smart home hardware product Remootio. Remootio is a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled end-to-end encrypted smart remote controller, that makes your old gates and garage doors smart. With Remootio you can control and monitor your gates and garage doors using your smartphone. Thanks to Remootio's Bluetooth connectivity, you can control your gates even when WiFi is not available at your gates or when the internet service is down. You can also connect Remootio to your home WiFi and connect it from anywhere within your house. In this mode, no data goes through the internet. You can also set up internet access easily with one click in the App. For more information, please visit www.remootio.com Features: •Connectivity: Bluetooth, WiFi •Security: 256 bit authenticated end-to-end encryption with protection against replay attacks. •Keys: You get 20 uniquely managable keys + unlimited guest keys. •App: Modern, intuitive, and easy to use •Hardware: Easy to install, compatible with most gates and garage doors as it works with 6-25V AC or 6-36V DC and has a normally open relay output as well as 3 ports for accessories: doorbell, gate status sensor, and manual open button. •Subscription-free •Works in parallel with your old remote controller •Share keys easily with friends and family by scanning a QR code or sending a link. You can revoke keys and access rights any time. •Auto-open: Remootio can open the gates automatically as you approach them if you turn on the auto-open feature from the Remootio app. •You can check whether your gate is open or closed from the Remootio app any time. This feature is only available if the sensor is installed. •Remootio can send you notifications if a certain key holder operated the gate, it was left open, or if someone rang your doorbell •Manage as many Remootio devices with the simple app as you wish •Customize the app by selecting different background colors for different devices, and taking photos of your gates and garage doors to appear for each device. •You can enhance your Remootio with a range of accessories: - A status sensor which tells you whether your gate is closed or not - You can connect your doorbell (or any button) to Remootio to get notifications when someone rang it. - You can connect a manual open button (which you can enable or disable from the app) that opens the gate or garage door when it is pressed.

About

DIY Maintenance

Features
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DIY Maintenance is the easiest way to track, organize, and stay on top of maintenance for all your vehicles — cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, or anything with wheels. Whether you’re a professional mechanic or a weekend DIYer, DIY Maintenance keeps everything in one clean, simple place. Track Every Service Log oil changes, brakes, tires, fluids, inspections, and custom service entries. Each log stores mileage, date, notes, receipts, and parts used — all searchable and viewable anytime. Smart Maintenance Reminders Never forget a service again. • Automatic next-due calculations • Mileage-based reminders • Time-based reminders • Weekly mileage check notifications (optional per-vehicle) Tap a reminder notification and the app jumps directly to that vehicle’s maintenance schedule. Store All Your Receipts Attach photos or PDF receipts, and view them right inside your service history. Export service records with included receipts for resale, tax records, or shop visits. Organized Garage Add unlimited vehicles — each with photos, VIN, engine details, fuel type, and more. (Works with SXS's too!) Keep everything separated but instantly accessible. Clean, Fast, and Offline-Ready DIY Maintenance is built for speed. Your data syncs across all your devices with iCloud, but everything also works offline. Perfect for: • DIY car owners • Small fleet managers • Professional detailers or mechanics • Anyone who hates forgetting oil changes Take control of your maintenance, extend the life of your vehicles, and stay organized — effortlessly. DIY Maintenance. Simple. Powerful. Yours.

Screenshots

Remootio2 screens
DIY Maintenance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Remootio at Free against DIY Maintenance's $8.99. Remootio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). DIY Maintenance's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Remootio is free to download; DIY Maintenance costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remootio ships an update every 6 weeks, DIY Maintenance fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remootio versus DIY Maintenance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemootioDIY Maintenance
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating3.5 (62 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings62 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAssemblabs LtdKenneth Riendeau

Bugs and requests

Remootio

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Auto-open triggers when user is far away or already home
  • App fails to detect location correctly with iOS 26
  • Gates/doors open and close multiple times unexpectedly
  • No internet connection despite WiFi and Bluetooth working
  • HomeKit connection drops randomly with 'not responding' errors
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  • App works less than 50% of the time for some users
  • Apple Watch app shows button but does nothing
  • Sensor logic flipped after update (open/close reversed)
  • Sensor status shows 'not enabled' intermittently
  • App crashes when adding new device
  • Notifications not working on some devices
  • Widget disappeared after iOS update
  • Bluetooth connection very slow to establish
  • Internet control intermittently unreachable
  • App freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Recent update (v6.0) made app very slow
  • Geofencing only works if app is running in background
  • Sensor detection fails over WiFi but works on Internet/Bluetooth
  • Voice assistant commands timeout and fail
  • App requires restart to function properly

Requested features

16 requests
  • Apple CarPlay integration (most frequently requested)
  • Independent Apple Watch app (without requiring iPhone)
  • Hands-free Siri control while driving
  • Open-until-time feature instead of just timed holds
  • Auto-close functionality with customizable delays
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  • Gate open alert notifications with time thresholds
  • Ability to control multiple devices simultaneously
  • iPad-specific app optimization
  • Widget support (previously available, now missing)
  • Ethernet hardwire option for device
  • Zigbee/Z-Wave chip integration
  • Better Siri Shortcut functionality
  • Unique notification sounds for different events
  • Time unit options (hours, not just minutes)
  • Ability to disable duplicate open requests within timeframe
  • Better HomeKit native integration

DIY Maintenance

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Remootio

No in-app purchases

None

DIY Maintenance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remootio free?
Remootio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DIY Maintenance free?
DIY Maintenance costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remootio or DIY Maintenance have ads?
Neither Remootio nor DIY Maintenance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remootio or DIY Maintenance?
Remootio ships an update every 6 weeks, and DIY Maintenance fortnightly. Most recently, Remootio was updated on October 22, 2026 and DIY Maintenance on October 16, 2026.

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