Comparison

Wi vs Monster Remote

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

Head to head
About

Wi

Diagnose your Wi-Fi network and enhance your online security. This tool offers one-tap checks for signal strength, speed, and latency, and helps detect hidden cameras and devices on your network for privacy protection.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi signal strength check
  • Internet speed and latency test
  • Discover surrounding cameras
  • Find devices on network
  • Ping test for connectivity
Features
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The Wi-Fi Toolkit helps you diagnose your network for free. It aims to protect your privacy from being stolen when you use public Wi-Fi. • Check your Wi-Fi signal strength, network security, internet speed, and latency with one tap • Test your internet speed while playing a racing game • Discover surrounding cameras to protect your privacy • Find all devices in the same network • Test your ping to measure your connectivity to target services for a better network experience

About

Monster Remote

Control your compatible home gym machine wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust weight, mirror the machine's screen, and use voice commands for hands-free operation. Enhance your workouts with custom overlays and integrated content.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Weight adjustment
  • Live screen mirroring
  • Tap and swipe control
  • Customizable workout overlays
  • Voice commands (Hot Mic, Siri, Alexa)
  • Launch YouTube and websites on machine screen
Features
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Monster Remote is a wireless remote-control app for compatible home gym machines like the Speediance Gym Monster 1 & 2. Use your iPhone or iPad to control weight, open a live screen mirror, tap and swipe on the mirrored display, configure workout overlays, launch videos or websites on the machine screen, and trigger supported actions with Hot Mic voice commands, Siri Shortcuts, Alexa, and smart home integrations. Main features: • Quick weight control Turn weight on or off and increase or decrease the load in configurable steps. • Live Remote Mirror View the machine screen directly on your iPhone or iPad. • Tap and swipe control Use the mirrored screen like a remote touch display. Tap buttons, swipe through screens, and control supported areas from your device. • Workout overlays Show useful training information directly on the machine screen, including current exercise progress, cable position, bench angle, accessories, and recent set history. • Customizable overlay display Choose which overlay elements should be visible and adjust the overlay background, border, and transparency to match your workout view. (workout number, cable setting, bench angle, historical weight + reps for each exercise) • Recent set history Display previous set values for the current exercise so you can quickly compare your latest training performance without leaving the workout screen. • Hot Mic voice commands Control supported workout actions by voice without reaching for the machine screen. Use commands like weight on, weight off, heavier, lighter, weight to, start training, pause, skip rest, continue set, new set, new movement, spotter controls, training mode changes, accessory changes, and screen flip. • Bluetooth microphone support Use the built-in microphone, AirPods, or other compatible Bluetooth microphones and headsets for voice control. • YouTube on the machine screen Open YouTube videos on the GM display for workouts, tutorials, coaching content, or entertainment during training. • Websites on the machine screen Send websites to the machine display for training programs, timers, notes, instructions, or anything else you want available while working out. • Siri Shortcuts Trigger supported actions through Siri Shortcuts and personal automations. • Alexa support Control supported actions through Alexa voice routines and compatible automation setups. • Smart home integration Connect Monster Remote with your personal smart home workflows and automation scenes. • No extra hardware required Monster Remote works over your local network. No additional remote, bridge, hub, or dedicated hardware is required. • Wireless setup Connect to your supported machine over the local network after setup. • Clean workout-focused design Fast access to the controls you need without unnecessary clutter. Monster Remote is designed for users who want easier access to their training controls, especially during workouts where reaching the machine screen is inconvenient. Important: Monster Remote requires a compatible machine, local network access, and a completed wireless setup. Some features depend on the machine software version, screen state, voice setup, network quality, and device configuration. Network note: Monster Remote communicates with your machine over your local Wi-Fi network. For the best experience, use a stable connection and keep your iPhone or iPad on the same local network as your machine. Disclaimer: Monster Remote is an unofficial app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Speediance. Speediance and Gym Monster are trademarks or product names of their respective owners. Use at your own risk.

Screenshots

Wi4 screens
Monster Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monster Remote at 100% against Wi's 23%. Monster Remote also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Wi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (96 vs 19). 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. Monster Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Wi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monster Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wi has 96 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Wi's written reviews are positive against 100% of Monster Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wi ships an update every 2 months, Monster Remote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Wi versus Monster Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiMonster Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (96 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings96 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Jan Sallads

Customer experience

Wi

All ratings93 ratings
Positive60.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative32.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%

Monster Remote

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wi

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Monster Remote

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$11.99

Questions

Is Wi free?
Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monster Remote free?
Monster Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wi or Monster Remote?
Monster Remote is rated higher. Wi averages 3.6 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Monster Remote averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.
Do Wi or Monster Remote have ads?
Neither Wi nor Monster Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wi or Monster Remote?
Wi ships an update every 2 months, and Monster Remote every 10 days. Most recently, Wi was updated on November 3, 2026 and Monster Remote on October 31, 2026.

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