Comparison

Functions vs Chio Remote

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

Head to head
About

Functions

Quickly send various data types from your phone directly to a Google Sheet. Ideal for tracking inventory, attendance, finances, and QR codes. Seamlessly integrate with your Google Drive for easy data manipulation.

Highlights
  • Send QR and Bar codes
  • Save Geolocation data
  • Input Text and Numbers
  • Record Date/Time
  • Predefined list selection
  • Yes/No selector
Features
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Send data from your phone to your Google sheet quickly. After that you can make any future manipulation with data on your Google sheet. Perfectly fit for inventory, track attendance, finance and tax purpose, collecting QR codes to spreadsheet and beyond. Save next data types: - QR and Bar codes (scans code and save data to the spreadsheet); - Geolocation (allow to save your current location or select it on map); - Text; - Number; - Date / Time / Date and time; - Select value from predefined list; - Yes / No selector. How it works 1. Select function; 2. Put data (scan codes, entering text etc); 3. Tap send; 4. Data appear in spreadsheet on your Google Drive. You can repeat it as much as you want. How to connect your Google sheet to the app 1. Connect your Google account to the app; 2. Set spreadsheet URL in function settings. What is Function Function has target spreadsheet URL and list of input fields. Function can be created manually or from predefined functions library. Create function manually 1. Create spreadsheet with required columns in your Google Drive; 2. Create function in the app: - Copy spreadsheet URL and name of sheet; - Set input fields: - name; - data type; - column. - Save. Create function from library 1. Select function from the library; 2. Tap “Add to my functions” - Function will be added on My Functions screen; - Spreadsheet will be copied to your Google Drive. Terms or Service and Privacy Policy: http://bytepace.com/functionsapp/tos-and-privacy-policy

About

Chio Remote

Features
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Chio Remote provides fast, secure, and reliable remote access to devices from anywhere. It is designed to make remote support, device management, and collaboration simple and efficient for all users. Chio enables instant remote connections using a Chio ID, with no complex setup required. All sessions are protected by end-to-end encryption and access controls to ensure user privacy and data security. The app runs without ads, tracking, or unnecessary data collection. Key Features: • Remote access to devices worldwide • Secure, encrypted sessions with access protection • Simple connection using a Chio ID • Public Access mode for temporary or one-time support sessions • Control who can view or access your screen • Works reliably on both Wi-Fi and mobile networks • Lightweight, intuitive, and suitable for all skill levels Chio is ideal for remote assistance, device access while away from home or work, and real-time guidance or collaboration. Download Chio Remote to experience secure and straightforward remote access.

Screenshots

Functions4 screens
Chio Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Functions at 11.0 against Chio Remote's 15. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Functions sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Chio Remote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Functions ships an update every 3 weeks, Chio Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Functions versus Chio Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFunctionsChio Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRuslan MusagitovElf Glass

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Functions

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited mode for 1 month$3.491 Month
  • Unlimited mode$8.993 Months
  • Unlimited mode$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Chio Remote

One-time3
  • Support the Developer$0.99
  • Support the Developer$2.99
  • Support the Developer$5.99

Questions

Is Functions free?
Functions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chio Remote free?
Chio Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Functions or Chio Remote have ads?
Neither Functions nor Chio Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Functions or Chio Remote?
Functions ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chio Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Functions was updated on October 5, 2026 and Chio Remote on October 1, 2026.

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