Comparison

Knog Mobile vs ShowRemote

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

Head to head
About

Knog Mobile

This device acts as a bicycle alarm and tracker, integrating with Apple's Find My network. It alerts you to movement and helps locate your bike if it's moved.

Highlights
  • Bicycle alarm
  • Apple Find My network integration
  • Motion-sensitive alarm
  • USB-C rechargeable
  • 6-month battery life
  • Knog App control
Features
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Scout is a bicycle alarm and finder, designed to seamlessly integrate into Apple’s FindMy network of products, allowing you to keep track of your beloved bikes whereabouts, even when you’re not riding. The lightweight, and low-profile SCOUT discretely and securely mounts to any water bottle cage using the security screws provided. Once armed (via the app or on the unit itself) any movement of a bike fitted with Scout will trigger the motion sensitive 85 db alarm alerting the owner. If a Scout fitted bike is not where the owner last left it, then they can simply locate its position using Apple’s FindMy network. The SCOUT is USB-C rechargeable and has a runtime of approximately 6 months with standard use. Riders can activate/deactivate the motion sensitive alarm, locate the device, and check the battery life, all through the Knog App. Scout is the future of bike security.

About

ShowRemote

Features
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ShowRemote: Console, QLab & Lighting Control At Alpha Shows, we tour full-scale theatrical productions all over Australia. Every show relies on QLab, Lightkey and Yamaha consoles, and over the years we’ve always wished there was a simple way to control them from an iPhone or Apple Watch while walking the venue. We couldn’t find an app that did exactly what we needed, so we built one! About the App: Walk the room while you mix the show. ShowRemote gives you control of your Yamaha console, QLab and Lightkey from your iPhone and Apple Watch. Check levels from the back of the house, fire the next cue from across the stage, or trigger a lighting look without running back to the control desk. Console * Live fader control for any TF-series mixing console, with smooth, natural response that matches the console. Fine adjustment around unity, with a wider sweep toward -∞ * Technically should work with other Yamaha consoles as well but we haven't tested it * See level changes in real time, including adjustments made on the physical console * Reorder channels so the ones you use most are always at the top QLab * Browse your full cue list (in QLab on a Mac, not just on the phone) with collapsible groups, just like in QLab * Select any cue, then press GO, or step through cues with Next and Previous • Stop button to 'panic' (gracefully fade) * The selected cue stays in sync with QLab, even when it’s changed from the booth Lightkey * Create one-tap buttons for any OSC-addressable cue, including fog, blinders, practicals and more * This section should technically work with any OSC enabled software as you can input any IP, port etc * Choose Hold mode (active while pressed) or Toggle mode (press once on, press again off) for each button * Arrange buttons in any order so your most-used controls are always easy to reach Apple Watch * Full companion app with GO, Next, Previous, Stop, current cue name, TF faders using the Digital Crown, and Lightkey controls * Assign any action to the Apple Watch Ultra Action Button for instant control Designed for live shows * Connects over your venue’s local Wi-Fi. No cloud services, accounts or internet connection required * Automatically discovers QLab and Lightkey using Bonjour, with manual connection options for everything else * Your channel layout, settings and Lightkey buttons are stored on your iPhone and automatically sync to your Apple Watch ShowRemote isn’t designed to replace your console, nor does it replace QLab's existing apps that do other things. The Yamaha apps are fine too, but nothing on iPhone or Apple Watch to control it (iPad only). ShowRemote lets you take control wherever you need to be, whether that’s at front of house, on stage doing a show or performance yourself, or in the back row of the theatre. This should also replace those crazy expensive hardware devices some performers use on stage for changing/triggering cues.

Screenshots

Knog Mobile4 screens
ShowRemote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Knog Mobile at Free against ShowRemote's $2.99. Knog Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). ShowRemote's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On 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

Knog Mobile is free to download; ShowRemote costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knog Mobile ships an update every 2 months, ShowRemote weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Knog Mobile versus ShowRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnog MobileShowRemote
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating2.3 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKnog Pty LtdAlpha Shows

Bugs and requests

Knog Mobile

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes when arming/disarming alarm
  • Device disappears from app after updates
  • Cannot pair device after factory reset
  • Bluetooth connection drops frequently
  • Arm button appears as disarm and vice versa
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  • Alarm gets stuck in triggered state
  • Cannot disarm alarm even when connected
  • Firmware update fails or bricks device
  • App freezes when opening device settings
  • Battery indicator shows incorrect charge level
  • Device not discoverable in app despite being in Find My
  • App requires force close to reconnect
  • Password reset loop prevents account access
  • UI elements cut off on smaller screens
  • App doesn't detect device despite Bluetooth pairing
  • Alarm triggers randomly without cause
  • Device unresponsive after phone model change
  • App compatibility issues with iOS 18 and newer
  • Email confirmation not received during setup
  • Device shows connected but buttons unresponsive

Requested features

14 requests
  • Apple Watch app/companion app
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Control Center widget for quick arm/disarm
  • Home Screen widget for battery status
  • Alarm sound preview feature
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  • Dark mode support
  • Background app refresh functionality
  • Activity history/logs of alarm triggers
  • Device sharing with multiple users
  • Auto-disarm when phone is nearby
  • Battery percentage indicator
  • Sensitivity adjustment preview
  • SMS/email alerts when out of Bluetooth range
  • Live activity for armed device status

ShowRemote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Knog Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

ShowRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knog Mobile free?
Knog Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShowRemote free?
ShowRemote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knog Mobile or ShowRemote have ads?
Neither Knog Mobile nor ShowRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knog Mobile or ShowRemote?
Knog Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and ShowRemote weekly. Most recently, Knog Mobile was updated on November 3, 2026 and ShowRemote on November 5, 2026.

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