Comparison

Remote vs NETPIE

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

NETPIE

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NETPIE is an IoT cloud-based platform-as-a-service that helps connect your IoT devices together, for more information visit netpie.io Application Feature - Made for NETPIE 2020 - Access your IoT Dashboard Form Everywhere. - Easy to Edit and control your IoT project. - Connect with NETPIE platform.

Screenshots

Remote4 screens
NETPIE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NETPIE at none against Remote's 6. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. NETPIE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote ships an update every 3 months, NETPIE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 7, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Remote versus NETPIE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteNETPIE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLooking4Cache UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)NEXPIE COMPANY LIMITED

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
None

NETPIE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote free?
Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NETPIE free?
NETPIE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote or NETPIE have ads?
Neither Remote nor NETPIE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote or NETPIE?
Remote ships an update every 3 months, and NETPIE every 2 months. Most recently, Remote was updated on August 7, 2026 and NETPIE on September 19, 2026.

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