Comparison

Remote App vs TankerTimer

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

Head to head
About

Remote App

Transform your iPhone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your PC or Mac. Control presentations, browse from your couch, or manage media players effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Simple setup with a free companion server.

Highlights
  • Wireless mouse and touchpad
  • Full keyboard input
  • Click, scroll, and zoom gestures
  • PC and Mac support
  • Media player control
  • Presentation control
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your PC or Mac. Perfect for remote work, browsing from bed, or controlling presentations. Works over Wi-Fi — no cables, no hassle. Remote App transforms your iPhone into a powerful wireless remote control for your computer. Whether you're working, presenting, or watching a movie on your laptop, control everything effortlessly from your phone. Key Features - Wireless Mouse (trackpad-style) - Full Keyboard input support - Click, scroll, and zoom gestures - Supports both PC and Mac - Clean, lag-free experience Great for: - Couch browsing - Controlling media on your PC - PowerPoint or Keynote presentations - Typing from a distance - Media Remote: Manage media players like VLC, Spotify, iTunes, and more. - Works as Netflix Remote, Amazon Prime Remote, YouTube Remote. Simple Setup: Download the free companion server for PC/Mac Connect your iPhone and computer to the same Wi-Fi You're ready to control! Just smooth, wireless control. Join millions of satisfied users and revolutionise the way you interact with your computer! Terms of Use: https://vlcmobileremote.com/terms/

About

TankerTimer

This utility app helps haulers accurately monitor fill and drain times for various liquids. It features a visual liquid tracking display, real-time flow rate adjustments, and smart profiles for frequent routes. The interface is designed for high-contrast visibility in vehicle cabs.

Highlights
  • Visual liquid tracking display
  • Real-time flow rate adjustments
  • Smart profiles for routes
  • Dual fill/drain mode support
  • High-contrast industrial UI
Features
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Stop guessing your fill times. TankerTimer is the precision utility designed for the modern hauler who values accuracy and a premium interface. Whether you're hauling fuel, water, or chemicals, manage your load with an industrial-grade tool that looks as good as it performs. - Monitor with Precision Visual Liquid Tracking: Watch your progress in real-time with a bioluminescent "liquid glass" display that mimics your tank's state. The 5% Nudge: Real-world flow rates fluctuate. Adjust your volume on the fly with a single tap to keep your timer perfectly synced. Retro Ticker View: A high-visibility readout for at-a-glance monitoring of exactly how many units have been moved. - Optimized Workflow Smart Profiles: Save and load configurations for your most frequent routes and tanks. Set your capacity, flow rate, and units once, and get to work faster. Dual Mode Support: Seamlessly switch between fill and drain operations with dedicated logic for each. Dark Industrial UI: Designed for high-contrast visibility in the cab, day or night, using a sleek gunmetal and teal aesthetic.

Screenshots

Remote App4 screens
TankerTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TankerTimer at 5.0 against Remote App's 3.4. TankerTimer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Remote App's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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 App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. TankerTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TankerTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote App has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Remote App versus TankerTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote AppTankerTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdarsh UrsJohn Harding

Customer experience

Remote App

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

TankerTimer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote App

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock Full Features - Annual7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • All Features Unlocker$5.99
None

TankerTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote App free?
Remote App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TankerTimer free?
TankerTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote App or TankerTimer?
TankerTimer is rated higher. Remote App averages 3.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while TankerTimer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remote App or TankerTimer have ads?
Both Remote App and TankerTimer show ads.

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