SunFounder Controller vs HTMLRemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SunFounder Controller
This app acts as a virtual remote control for robot kits powered by ESP32 and Raspberry Pi. It offers customizable controls like radar ranging, tracking, sliders, buttons, and arrow keys for interactive robot operation.
- Virtual remote control
- ESP32 and Raspberry Pi compatibility
- Radar ranging control
- Three-channel tracking
- Customizable control layout
- Sliders, buttons, and arrow keys
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Sunfounder Controller is a virtual remote control APP, used to control ESP32 and Raspberry Pi-based robot kits. The APP integrates controls such as radar ranging, three-channel tracking, sliders, buttons, and arrow keys. Users can customize the arrangement of these controls according to their own preferences.
HTMLRemote
This app allows you to create custom HTML-based interfaces to control your devices over a local network. It acts as an HTTP server, hosting your designs for seamless integration with TCP/IP communication.
- Local HTTP server for device control
- TCP/IP protocol integration
- Personalized web-based GUI
- Design and debug with Safari Web Inspector
- Expandable control center
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HTMLRemote: Empower Device Control with Your Custom HTML GUI Key Features: - Acts as a local HTTP server, hosting your GUI as a localhost for seamless device control. - Seamlessly integrates with the TCP/IP protocol for flexible communication. - Easily integrate your personalized web-based GUI. - Use Safari Web Inspector (iOS > 16.3) or HTMLRemote on various platforms for effortless design and debugging. How to Use: 1- Design your HTML GUI with the javascript executecommand function. 2- Upload your HTML to your preferred server. 3- Fill in the URL in the HTMLRemote settings on your iOS device. Expand Your Control Center: As your device system grows, HTMLRemote lets you effortlessly expand your control center, adapting your HTML GUI to accommodate new devices. Revolutionize your LAN device control with HTMLRemote: Experience the freedom of personalized control and elevate your home automation or network management to new heights. Download now and make your HTML GUI the command center for all your connected devices!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SunFounder Controller at Free against HTMLRemote's $19.99. SunFounder Controller also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (27 vs 2). HTMLRemote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On ads, 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
SunFounder Controller is free to download; HTMLRemote costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SunFounder Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SunFounder Controller has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SunFounder Controller ships an update every 3 months, HTMLRemote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SunFounder Controller | HTMLRemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (27 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Maker Stars Technology Co., Ltd. | NV Verdegem |
Customer experience
SunFounder Controller
HTMLRemote
Bugs and requests
SunFounder Controller
Reported bugs
2 issues- App disconnects and requires reinstallation to reconnect
- Link button is off-screen on iPhone XS Max
Requested features
2 requests- Add a list-box or radio-button widget class
- More warm functions
HTMLRemote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SunFounder Controller
No in-app purchases
HTMLRemote
No in-app purchases
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