Comparison

VM208 vs Arduino IoT Cloud Remote

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

Head to head
About

VM208

Features
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The DIN rail WLAN Relay Card (VM208) by Velleman for Makers combines the strength of four robust relays that you can control by installing and using this app. In other words: this you will be able to remotely control any appliance in your electrical cabinet from anywhere in the world*! For your convenience, we also added both wired (RJ45 socket) and wireless connections (SMA plug) to the relay card. There is one digital input that lets you monitor the state of any device and there are two additional transistor outputs that allow you to control 6 devices in total. In case you need even more outputs, an additional module (VM208EX) can add another 8 relays. To top things off, we designed a compact DIN rail case that perfectly fits this versatile relay card. Once you’ve installed your relay card and connected it to your preferred appliance(s), you can install the app and scan your network to connect your app to your relay card. Tip: multiple relay cards, even the DIN-RAIL Extension Relay Card (VM208EX), can be connected to your app. To make a successful connection, you will simply need to select your relay card on the list and enter your credentials. After that, you will get an overview of all your relays or channels and you will be able to give them individual names. Each channel can now be controlled: you can turn it on or off, install a timer or pulse, schedule, and even send out an email notifications at specific events. Find more about the VM208 here: https://www.vellemanprojects.eu/products/view/?id=428342

About

Arduino IoT Cloud Remote

Easily access, monitor, and control your Arduino IoT Cloud projects from your mobile device. Manage various aspects of your connected devices remotely, from home automation to industrial processes.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring and control
  • Access IoT Cloud dashboards
  • Variety of widgets (switches, sliders, gauges)
  • Real-time data visualization
  • Home automation control
  • Industrial process monitoring
Features
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A powerful companion for the Arduino IoT Cloud – simply access, monitor and control your dashboards with a few screen taps. Arduino IoT Cloud Remote can be very useful in a variety of use cases where you need to monitor or control regardless of the time or place: - In the field: you can read the data from your soil sensors or start your irrigation system directly from anywhere. - In the factory: constant visibility of the state of your manufacturing process status, with the ability to control your automation remotely. - In the home: simply monitor your home automation systems, check your previous or actual energy consumption from the convenience of your sofa. Create your dashboards on https://app.arduino.cc from your computer or tablet and control them with IoT Cloud Remote from your iPhone. When creating your dashboards on the Arduino IoT Cloud you can link your widgets to multiple IoT projects for maximum flexibility. Featuring a broad set of versatile and simple widgets, including: - Switch - Push-button - Slider - Stepper - Messenger - Color - Dimmed light - Colored light - Value - Status - Gauge - Percentage - LED - Map - Chart - Time picker - Scheduler - Value Dropdown - Value Selector - Sticky Note - Image - Advanced Chart - Advanced Map - Image Map - Link

Screenshots

VM2083 screens
Arduino IoT Cloud Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VM208 at 8.0 against Arduino IoT Cloud Remote's 15.1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VM208 versus Arduino IoT Cloud Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVM208Arduino IoT Cloud Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (434 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—43.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—434 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVelleman nvArduino LLC

Bugs and requests

VM208

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Arduino IoT Cloud Remote

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Dashboard loading spinner hangs indefinitely
  • App crashes when opening dashboards with graphs
  • Dashboard fails to load after app backgrounding
  • Account registration and email verification failures
  • Vague error messages during signup
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  • Status button non-functional on iOS
  • Double authentication not working
  • Values not updating in real-time on mobile
  • Blank screen appears randomly
  • Chart scrolling issues
  • Boards intermittently disappear from network
  • Digital pin compatibility issues with ESP-32
  • Requires constant re-login
  • UTC timezone not customizable

Requested features

12 requests
  • iOS widgets support
  • Dashboard editing capability in mobile app
  • Dark mode support
  • iPad/tablet layout optimization
  • Custom dashboard cover images
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  • Apple Shortcuts and Home app integration
  • Siri voice command compatibility
  • GitHub login option
  • Background data refresh for iPhone
  • Wider selection of preset dashboard icons
  • GPS functionality
  • More widget variety

In-app purchases

None

VM208

No in-app purchases

None

Arduino IoT Cloud Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VM208 free?
VM208 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arduino IoT Cloud Remote free?
Arduino IoT Cloud Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VM208 or Arduino IoT Cloud Remote have ads?
Neither VM208 nor Arduino IoT Cloud Remote shows ads.

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