Comparison

Remote vs Tasmotrol

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

Head to head
About

Remote

Access your Node-RED dashboard and other local network websites from your mobile device. Receive push notifications, trigger actions, and utilize geofencing for remote control. Integrates with iOS Shortcuts for enhanced automation.

Highlights
  • Node-RED dashboard access
  • Local network website access
  • Push notifications from Node-RED
  • Interactive push notification answers
  • iOS Shortcuts integration
  • Geofencing for Node-RED control
Features
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Remote-RED gives you mobile access to your Node-RED dashboard at home. It creates a tunnel between your home network and your mobile device. But Remote-RED extends your Node-RED by a lot more. The following functions are already possible: - Access to your Node-RED Dashboard - Access to other websites in your local network, as long as they meet certain requirements (see terms of use). - Push notifications from Node-RED to your mobile device - Answers to questions in push notifications that trigger actions in Node-RED - iOS Shortcuts to trigger actions in Node-RED or to use context variables from Node-RED in iOS - Geofences to control your local Node-RED Please respect the terms of use of this app: https://www.remote-red.com/en/terms

About

Tasmotrol

Control Tasmota and Shelly smart devices locally without relying on the cloud. Manage devices, monitor energy usage, and customize dashboards for a private and efficient smart home experience.

Highlights
  • Local device control
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Device grouping
  • Automatic device discovery
  • Real-time energy monitoring
  • Sensor data display
Features
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Every Tasmota and Shelly device on one screen: Switch, dim, set colors, watch how much energy they draw. Tasmotrol talks to your devices directly, over your own Wi-Fi network. No account, no server, no ads — and it keeps working when the internet does not. FINDS YOUR DEVICES FOR YOU Tasmotrol scans your network and picks up compatible devices on its own. No IP addresses to type, no MQTT, no extra server to run. YOUR DASHBOARD, YOUR ORDER Build your own views — by room, by device type, however you think — and swipe between them. Groups switch several devices with a single tap. SCHEDULES THAT NEED NO CLOUD Up to 16 switching times per device, by clock or by sunrise and sunset, optionally only on certain weekdays. SEE WHAT POWER COSTS Live consumption, plus the figures for today, yesterday and total. Temperature, humidity and other sensor readings sit right on the dashboard if you want them there. AND THE SMALL THINGS An encrypted backup of your setup, so a new phone is not an afternoon's work. A device lock against accidental switching. Dark mode. Help and FAQ inside the app. Runs on iPhone and iPad. PRICING WITHOUT SURPRISES Two devices and one group are free, permanently. Need more? Try Pro at no cost first, then decide for yourself: Buy it once, or subscribe monthly or yearly. QUESTIONS? Write to support@tasmotrol.com. A person answers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote4 screens
Tasmotrol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote at 4.7 against Tasmotrol's 3.9. Remote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Tasmotrol's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and Tasmotrol sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Remote's written reviews are positive against 62% of Tasmotrol's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote ships an update every 3 months, Tasmotrol every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 7, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote versus Tasmotrol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteTasmotrol
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better3.9 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings613 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLooking4Cache UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)Yvonne Joh-Reifhofer

Customer experience

Remote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.6%

Tasmotrol

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral10.8%
Negative27.7%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Remote

Subscriptions6
  • Push Notifications - 3 months7 Days trial$0.993 Months
  • Geofencing - Three months7 Days trial$1.493 Months
  • Remote Access - Three months7 Days trial$1.993 Months
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  • Push Notifications - One year7 Days trial$2.491 Year
  • Geofencing - One year7 Days trial$3.991 Year
  • Remote Access - One year7 Days trial$5.991 Year
4 purchases

Tasmotrol

Subscriptions2
  • Tasmotrol Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Tasmotrol Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tasmotrol Pro trial versionFree
  • Tasmotrol Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Remote free?
Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tasmotrol free?
Tasmotrol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote or Tasmotrol?
Remote is rated higher. Remote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Tasmotrol averages 3.9 from 13 ratings.
Do Remote or Tasmotrol have ads?
Neither Remote nor Tasmotrol shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote or Tasmotrol?
Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Tasmotrol every 4 weeks. Most recently, Remote was updated on August 7, 2026 and Tasmotrol on September 14, 2026.

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