Comparison

Remote vs FlexMQ Mobile

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

FlexMQ Mobile

Features
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FlexMQ Mobile is a field maintenance app that gives you direct, mobile access to your deployed devices—no laptop or control room required. Designed for technicians and operators in the field, FlexMQ Mobile provides a clear, mobile-friendly interface for checking device status, reviewing key data points, and confirming that equipment is operating as expected. Users can sign in, select a unit, and view device information through a layout optimized for mobile screens. Device data is organized for quick scanning, making it easy to verify readings, review conditions, and stay informed while performing maintenance tasks. FlexMQ Mobile keeps you connected to your field units wherever the job takes you, helping ensure equipment stays healthy, responsive, and ready for service.

Screenshots

Remote4 screens
FlexMQ Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlexMQ Mobile at none against Remote's 6. FlexMQ Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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. FlexMQ Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote ships an update every 3 months, FlexMQ Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote versus FlexMQ Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteFlexMQ Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLooking4Cache UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)SPACE COAST HELPDESK INC

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

FlexMQ Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote free?
Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlexMQ Mobile free?
FlexMQ Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote or FlexMQ Mobile have ads?
Neither Remote nor FlexMQ Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote or FlexMQ Mobile?
Remote ships an update every 3 months, and FlexMQ Mobile every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote was updated on October 8, 2026 and FlexMQ Mobile on October 11, 2026.

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