Comparison

Vx Remote Legacy vs Pokit

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

Head to head
About

Vx Remote Legacy

Control compatible consoles remotely using your iOS device. Features include command line access, preset management, and trackpad control for pan and tilt. Connect via SSH and OSC after console setup.

Highlights
  • Standalone command line
  • Presets & palettes
  • Pan & tilt track pad
  • Encoder control
  • Command line history
  • Store multiple connection settings
Features
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Features include: - standalone command line - presets & palettes - pan & tilt track pad - encoder control - command line history - store multiple connection settings Setup Instructions This app uses both SSH and OSC and these need to be configured on the console. - I recommend connecting your WiFi access point to the Aux network port on your console. - You need to enable Remote Login. Navigate your way to System Preferences -> Sharing and enable Remote Login. - In the Vx76 application, navigate to Settings -> DMX In/OSC and enable DMX In/OSC Enable. You will need to add the consoles details to the Vx Remote App If you have yet to add a console, the app will ask for these details automatically. - Console Name: Use this to label the connection - Host / IP: either [computer name].local or IP address - Port: This is the SSH port, the default is 22 - Username & Password: of the User account on the console

About

Pokit

This utility app connects wirelessly to Pokit devices for portable measurement and logging. It offers an easy-to-use interface for makers, technicians, and engineers to measure anything, anywhere, at a lower cost than traditional tools.

Highlights
  • Wireless connection to Pokit devices
  • Portable measurement and logging
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Pinch and zoom waveforms
  • Measure anything, anywhere
Features
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This app is for use with Pokit Pro and Pokit Meter, available from pokitinnovations.com. Without a connection to a Pokit device app function will be limited. A new future in portable measurement and logging. Pokit devices free you from the bench and allow you to take your creativity anywhere. With Pokit devices, you can truly measure anything, anywhere. Pokit devices are the perfect tools for makers, technicians and engineers who want great test equipment without the prohibitive price tag. Measure with Ease Pokit devices connect wirelessly to your smartphone and app. Its amazingly easy to use. Simply touch to change modes and settings, and pinch and drag to pan and zoom waveforms. After using a Pokit, you'll wonder why all tools weren't designed this way! Small is Big Pokit devices are small in lots of ways... they take less space, weigh less, use less power, and cost much less than tools with similar capabilities. After using a Pokit we think you'll agree that small is the new big!

Screenshots

Vx Remote Legacy3 screens
Pokit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vx Remote Legacy at 100% against Pokit's 27%. Vx Remote Legacy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Pokit's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. Pokit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vx Remote Legacy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vx Remote Legacy ships an update every 2 weeks, Pokit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Vx Remote Legacy versus Pokit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVx Remote LegacyPokit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.1 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better26.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrent BarclayPokit Innovations Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Vx Remote Legacy

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pokit

All ratings23 ratings
Positive43.5%
Neutral17.4%
Negative39.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral26.9%
Negative46.2%

In-app purchases

None

Vx Remote Legacy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pokit

One-time1
  • Range Tester Module - Outright$79.99

Questions

Is Vx Remote Legacy free?
Vx Remote Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pokit free?
Pokit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vx Remote Legacy or Pokit have ads?
Neither Vx Remote Legacy nor Pokit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vx Remote Legacy or Pokit?
Vx Remote Legacy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pokit every 2 months. Most recently, Vx Remote Legacy was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pokit on October 6, 2026.

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