# Remote vs IoT MQTT Panel Pro

The clearest difference is price: Remote at Free against IoT MQTT Panel Pro's $12.99. Remote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). IoT MQTT Panel Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Remote is free to download; IoT MQTT Panel Pro costs $12.99 up front. Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. IoT MQTT Panel Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Remote against 4.8 for IoT MQTT Panel Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Remote's written reviews are positive against 90% of IoT MQTT Panel Pro's.

Remote ships an update every 3 months, IoT MQTT Panel Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote | IoT MQTT Panel Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-red/id1529777665/reviews) | **[4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-mqtt-panel-pro/id6466779963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 10 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Looking4Cache UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/532870489) | [Rahul Kundu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707792906) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote

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

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:** 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 |


### IoT MQTT Panel Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-mqtt-panel-pro/id6466779963)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Create DIY smart home projects with a configurable dashboard. Supports MQTT and Websocket protocols with SSL for secure communication. Offers a variety of panels for real-time updates and data visualization.

**Highlights:** Always-on dashboard, MQTT & Websocket support, SSL secure communication, JSON message support, Real-time panel updates, 250+ customizable icons, Dark theme

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote free?

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

### Is IoT MQTT Panel Pro free?

IoT MQTT Panel Pro costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote or IoT MQTT Panel Pro?

IoT MQTT Panel Pro is rated higher. Remote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while IoT MQTT Panel Pro averages 4.8 from 14 ratings.

### Do Remote or IoT MQTT Panel Pro have ads?

Neither Remote nor IoT MQTT Panel Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote or IoT MQTT Panel Pro?

Remote ships an update every 3 months, and IoT MQTT Panel Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Remote was updated on October 8, 2026 and IoT MQTT Panel Pro on October 14, 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.*