# Remote vs IoT MQTT Panel

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IoT MQTT Panel at none against Remote's 6. IoT MQTT Panel also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (85% vs 68%). Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. IoT MQTT Panel 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IoT MQTT Panel has 45 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Remote's written reviews are positive against 85% of IoT MQTT Panel's.

Remote ships an update every 3 months, IoT MQTT Panel fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote | IoT MQTT Panel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-red/id1529777665/reviews) | **[4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-mqtt-panel/id6466780124/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **85.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 34 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 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 |


### IoT MQTT Panel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-mqtt-panel/id6466780124)

Create DIY smart home projects quickly with a configurable dashboard. This app supports MQTT and Websocket protocols with SSL for secure communication. It offers real-time updates, customizable panels with over 250 icons, and various data visualization options.

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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and configure
- 👍 Great for testing MQTT
- 👍 Versatile and flexible app
- 👍 Good for visualizing MQTT data
- 👍 Well-thought-out design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues reported
- 🐛 Inconsistent connection to brokers
- 🐛 App can freeze or become unresponsive
- 🐛 Some users experience random disconnections
- 🐛 Background operation limitations on iOS

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly won't connect to public MQTT brokers
- App fails to connect to broker frequently
- Connectivity seems very inconsistent
- App freezes when trying to input URL in web page panel
- App does not reconnect after MQTT server disconnects, requires restart

**Requested features**

- Configuration example would be useful
- Gauges showing color portions instead of whole gauge changing color
- Apple Watch support for viewing data
- Option to search for keywords in payload
- Icon for opening and closing windows


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote free?

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

### Is IoT MQTT Panel free?

IoT MQTT Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

IoT MQTT Panel is rated higher. Remote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while IoT MQTT Panel averages 4.8 from 45 ratings.

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

IoT MQTT Panel shows ads; Remote does not.

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

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