# Remote vs Virtuino IoT

The clearest difference is rating: Virtuino IoT at 5.0 against Remote's 4.7. Virtuino IoT also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Remote's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and Virtuino IoT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Virtuino IoT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

Remote ships an update every 3 months, Virtuino IoT monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote | Virtuino IoT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-red/id1529777665/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtuino-iot/id1624114498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Looking4Cache UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/532870489) | [Ilias Lamprou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624114500) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-red/id1529777665)

Access your Node-RED dashboard and 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, Interactive push notifications, iOS Shortcuts integration, Geofencing control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Push Notifications - 3 months | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Geofencing - Three months | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Remote Access - Three months | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Push Notifications - One year | $2.49 | per year |
| Geofencing - One year | $3.99 | per year |
| Remote Access - One year | $5.99 | per year |


### Virtuino IoT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtuino-iot/id1624114498)

Create custom interfaces to visualize and control Arduino devices or IoT platforms. Design interactive screens for seamless interaction with your connected hardware.

**Highlights:** Create custom screens, Visualize IoT data, Control Arduino devices, IoT platform integration, User-friendly interface design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Virtuino IoT pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote free?

Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Virtuino IoT free?

Virtuino IoT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote or Virtuino IoT?

Virtuino IoT is rated higher. Remote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Virtuino IoT averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Remote or Virtuino IoT have ads?

Neither Remote nor Virtuino IoT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote or Virtuino IoT?

Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Virtuino IoT monthly. Most recently, Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and Virtuino IoT on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*