iRat vs HTMLRemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRat
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Transform your iPhone into a Smartpad/Mouse and control your Mac with your iPhone. Interface your iPhone as a trackpad for your Mac with basic and advanced features: Left/Right mouse click, scrolling up/down, drag/drop, resizing finger pinch, Command control, Tab, Loads of Features 1. Synch via "USB" 2. Choose to utilize Smartpad in "landscape or vertical" mode 3. Multiple background screen colors 4. Finger tracker option Download Instructions (2-Step) Step1. App Store download "iRat-Smartpad" to iPhone Step2. App Store download "iRat-Server" to MacBook Synch Instructions 1. Open App on Mac and Open App on iPhone 2. iPhone Choose settings "USB" click done
HTMLRemote
This app allows you to create custom HTML-based interfaces to control your devices over a local network. It acts as an HTTP server, hosting your designs for seamless integration with TCP/IP communication.
- Local HTTP server for device control
- TCP/IP protocol integration
- Personalized web-based GUI
- Design and debug with Safari Web Inspector
- Expandable control center
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HTMLRemote: Empower Device Control with Your Custom HTML GUI Key Features: - Acts as a local HTTP server, hosting your GUI as a localhost for seamless device control. - Seamlessly integrates with the TCP/IP protocol for flexible communication. - Easily integrate your personalized web-based GUI. - Use Safari Web Inspector (iOS > 16.3) or HTMLRemote on various platforms for effortless design and debugging. How to Use: 1- Design your HTML GUI with the javascript executecommand function. 2- Upload your HTML to your preferred server. 3- Fill in the URL in the HTMLRemote settings on your iOS device. Expand Your Control Center: As your device system grows, HTMLRemote lets you effortlessly expand your control center, adapting your HTML GUI to accommodate new devices. Revolutionize your LAN device control with HTMLRemote: Experience the freedom of personalized control and elevate your home automation or network management to new heights. Download now and make your HTML GUI the command center for all your connected devices!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iRat at $11.99 against HTMLRemote's $19.99. HTMLRemote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
iRat costs $11.99 and HTMLRemote $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iRat ships an update every 3 weeks, HTMLRemote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRat | HTMLRemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sunya Garvin | NV Verdegem |
In-app purchases
iRat
No in-app purchases
HTMLRemote
No in-app purchases
