Comparison

Hegel Remote vs VaultLedger

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

Head to head
About

Hegel Remote

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a seamless remote for your Hegel amplifier. Control power, volume, inputs, and presets with a clear interface and customizable widgets. Enjoy direct Wi-Fi connection without accounts or cloud services.

Highlights
  • Direct Wi-Fi amplifier control
  • Power, mute, input, and volume management
  • Live amp display mirroring
  • Customizable presets and input naming
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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Hegel Remote turns your iPhone and iPad into a calm, clear remote for your Hegel amplifier. It talks to the amp directly over your own Wi-Fi network: no account, no cloud, no ads. THE REMOTE • Power, mute, inputs and volume on one screen • A large volume gauge: drag it, tap the buttons, or hold a number to glide there gradually • A live picture of your amp that shows its display, input and volume • Presets: your favourite input at the right volume, one tap away • On iPad, presets and inputs are always in view, also in a small window next to another app • Works with VoiceOver MADE YOURS • Name your inputs (Vinyl, TV, Streamer) and hide the ones you don't use • Give an input its own volume, set the moment you switch to it • Night volume limit: a highest volume for the late hours • More than one Hegel? Add them all, at home or in your holiday home, and switch with a tap • Share your setup with another iPhone or iPad through a QR code • Gentle haptics and animations, each of which you can switch off OUTSIDE THE APP • Home Screen widgets, including one with your presets • Lock Screen widgets • Controls for Control Center and the Lock Screen: power, mute, volume up and down (iOS 18 and later) • Siri and Shortcuts: turn the amp on or off, louder or quieter, mute it, or switch to an input or preset by its name ("Switch Hegel Remote to Vinyl"), also from an automation at bedtime • Apple Watch: power, mute, volume, inputs and presets on your wrist SUPPORTED AMPLIFIERS Hegel Röst, H95, H120, H190, H190V, H390 and H590, and the streaming amplifiers H150, H200, H400 and H600, connected to your network. The app finds your amp by itself, or you enter its IP address. TRY IT FREE Try everything free for 14 days. After that, one purchase unlocks the app for good: no subscription, all future updates included. Bought the app before? Then it stays unlocked. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed or supported by Hegel in any way.

About

VaultLedger

Features
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VaultLedger is the offline-first finance manager that keeps your financial data where it belongs -- on your device. 100% OFFLINE -- NO CLOUD, NO SERVERS, NO TRACKING Your financial data never leaves your device. No accounts to create, no internet required, no third-party data collection. Complete financial privacy, guaranteed. KEY FEATURES: Smart Dashboard See your complete financial picture at a glance -- total balance, monthly income, expenses, and detected subscriptions all in one place. Bank Statement Import Import transactions directly from CSV and PDF bank statements. No manual entry required. Supports all major bank export formats. Subscription Detection Automatically identifies recurring charges in your transaction history. Never lose track of subscriptions again. Net Worth Tracking Watch your net worth grow over time with beautiful charts and automatic historical snapshots. Budget Management Set spending limits by category and track your progress. Get a clear picture of where your money goes each month. Bank-Level Security - AES-256-GCM encryption for data at rest - Face ID / Touch ID biometric lock - All data stored in your device's secure sandbox Data You Control - Export transactions to CSV anytime - Create encrypted backups - Restore from backup on any device - Delete everything with one tap WHY VAULTLEDGER? Unlike other finance apps that require cloud accounts and monthly subscriptions, VaultLedger respects your privacy with no recurring fees: - No subscriptions -- pay once on the App Store, all features included - No cloud storage -- your data stays on your device - No tracking -- zero analytics or data collection - No account required -- just open and start tracking - Works offline -- every feature works without internet Compare: Popular finance apps charge $99-$109 per year. VaultLedger includes all features with your purchase. Perfect for privacy-conscious users who want powerful finance tracking without sacrificing their personal data.

Screenshots

Hegel Remote4 screens
VaultLedger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hegel Remote at Free against VaultLedger's $4.99. VaultLedger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, 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

Hegel Remote is free to download; VaultLedger costs $4.99 up front. Hegel Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VaultLedger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hegel Remote versus VaultLedger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHegel RemoteVaultLedger
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.0 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperThijs Langenhuijsen贺 周

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hegel Remote

One-time1
  • Unlock Hegel Remote$8.99
None

VaultLedger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hegel Remote free?
Hegel Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VaultLedger free?
VaultLedger costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hegel Remote or VaultLedger have ads?
Neither Hegel Remote nor VaultLedger shows ads.

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