FO Remote vs Winkstar Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FO Remote
Control various electronic devices with your smartphone. Easily switch between different remote layouts for different devices, and manage hardware functions like power, brightness, and timing with a single touch. Personalize your experience by pinning frequently used remotes to the top.
- Device-specific remote pages
- One-key hardware control
- Adjust brightness
- Set timers
- Pin favorite remotes
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Fo remote control is an app that subverts the traditional remote control a. Select different remote control pages according to different devices b. One key control hardware switch, brightness, mode and timing c. Top traditional remote control according to preference FO 遥控 是一款颠覆传统遥控器的app a.根据不同设备选择不同遥控页面 b.一键控制硬件开关、亮度、模式、定时 c. 根据偏好将常用传统遥控器置顶
Winkstar Pro
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Winkstar is a smart lighting control APP. Add and control multiple devices to the app so easy. Remotely control devices from anywhere. Create your own light show using the Winkstar customizable lighting system. Control your lights from your smart phone or tablet using the Winkstar app. The easy to use app allows you to adjust the color, brightness or function of your Winkstar lights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FO Remote at every 2 weeks against Winkstar Pro's every 2 months. FO Remote also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). 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.
FO Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Winkstar Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FO Remote | Winkstar Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 403 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd. | 传彬 邹 |
In-app purchases
FO Remote
No in-app purchases
Winkstar Pro
No in-app purchases
