Comparison

Remote Hero vs FS Connected Home

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

Remote Hero

Features

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* Easy to use interface * Encrypted communication * Fully GDPR compliant * Device independent * AI powered voice interface * Chat translation to 29 languages * Call invitations via URL, email or SMS * Annotations on video * Screen sharing * Multi-language interface * Media sharing and storage * AR glasses support * Cloud & On-premise hosting * White Label option

About

FS Connected Home

Features

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Requires a compatible router/home gateway with DF Data connected home security inside. DF Data connected home security in your router/home gateway protects all internet-connected devices in your connected home, from desktop computers and phones to smart TVs, gaming consoles and baby monitors against cyber attacks. The easy-to-use Connected Home app enables you to manage your connected home security.

Screenshots

Remote Hero4 screens

FS Connected Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Hero at none against FS Connected Home's shown. FS Connected Home's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Hero ships an update every 20 months, FS Connected Home every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Remote Hero versus FS Connected Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Remote Hero	FS Connected Home
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 20 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	0 MB	61 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Codelab Sp. z o. o.	F-Secure Data Oy

In-app purchases

None

Remote Hero

No in-app purchases

None

FS Connected Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Hero free?

Remote Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is FS Connected Home free?

FS Connected Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Remote Hero or FS Connected Home have ads?

FS Connected Home shows ads; Remote Hero does not.

Which is updated more often, Remote Hero or FS Connected Home?

Remote Hero ships an update every 20 months, and FS Connected Home every 2 months. Most recently, Remote Hero was updated on November 3, 2026 and FS Connected Home on October 25, 2026.