Comparison

OpenRemote App vs MultiTag

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

Head to head
About

OpenRemote App

Features
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The official app for OpenRemote (v3). It connects to your OpenRemote hosted project and allows you to view, control and monitor your assets. OpenRemote is the open source IoT platform for multiple applications like energy management, building management, smart cities and asset maintenance.

About

MultiTag

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TCIMultiTag is a professional utility designed for lighting installers, technicians, and engineers to quickly and accurately configure LED drivers using NFC technology. By simply bringing your smartphone close to the driver, you can read, modify, and write core operating parameters directly on-site or in the workshopβ€”completely wirelessly and without connecting the device to the mains power. Key Features: Instant AOC Setup: Read and write Adjustable Output Current (AOC) values in fractions of a second. Passive Programming: Configure LED drivers straight out of the box. The NFC connection provides all the necessary power for secure data transfer. Hardware Support: Compatible and optimized for LED drivers equipped with the ST25DV02K_W1 memory chip. Safe Limits Control: View minimum and maximum current boundaries through a clear and intuitive dashboard. Data Integrity: Advanced protocol handling ensures fast saves and prevents configuration errors. Designed to maximize efficiency, TCIMultiTag replaces complex wired setups with a fast and reliable tap-and-go workflow.

Screenshots

OpenRemote App4 screens
MultiTag3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MultiTag at every 5 days against OpenRemote App's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenRemote App ships an update every 3 months, MultiTag every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on May 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
OpenRemote App versus MultiTag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenRemote AppMultiTag
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpenRemote BVTCI TELECOMUNICAZIONI ITALIA SRL

In-app purchases

None

OpenRemote App

No in-app purchases

None

MultiTag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenRemote App free?
OpenRemote App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MultiTag free?
MultiTag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenRemote App or MultiTag have ads?
Neither OpenRemote App nor MultiTag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenRemote App or MultiTag?
OpenRemote App ships an update every 3 months, and MultiTag every 5 days. Most recently, OpenRemote App was updated on May 18, 2026 and MultiTag on September 10, 2026.

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