Comparison

INKBIRD 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

INKBIRD

Transform your home into a smart environment with intuitive controls for appliances and automated adjustments of temperature and humidity. Remotely monitor food temperatures and set custom alarms for optimal cooking, creating a more connected and enjoyable life.

Highlights
  • Smart home appliance control
  • Automated temperature and humidity adjustment
  • Remote food temperature monitoring
  • Customizable temperature alarms
  • Family network setup
Features
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INKBIRD helps you create a smart home, smart life. We make hard things simple by convenient and fast operation, clear and intuitive interface, considerate and practical functions. Here, you can smartly make home appliances intelligent and automated adjustment of temperature and humidity so as create an optimal environment for your family. Here, you can remotely monitor the food temperature and customize temperature alarms to always cook delicious meals for your family. Here, you can set up a family network of things of your own and experience a more wonderful, more enjoyable life.

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

INKBIRD4 screens
Monster Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monster Remote at 100% against INKBIRD's 23%. Monster Remote also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). INKBIRD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 19). 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. Monster Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. INKBIRD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monster Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: INKBIRD has 6.9K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of INKBIRD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Monster Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

INKBIRD ships an update fortnightly, Monster Remote every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
INKBIRD versus Monster Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterINKBIRDMonster Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6.9K ratings)4.5 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.9K — better19
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size398 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. LtdJan Sallads

Customer experience

INKBIRD

All ratings6,819 ratings
Positive66.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews818 reviews
Positive22.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative67.4%

Monster Remote

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

Bugs and requests

INKBIRD

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Custom menu names reset after exiting app
  • Widgets not working as expected
  • Frequent app crashes and disconnections
  • Sensor temperature readings inconsistent
  • Unable to remove/delete connected devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve temperature graph functionality
  • Allow custom alarm sounds
  • Implement low temperature alerts
  • Add support for more devices

Monster Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

INKBIRD

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Monster Remote

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$11.99

Questions

Is INKBIRD free?
INKBIRD 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, INKBIRD or Monster Remote?
Monster Remote is rated higher. INKBIRD averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Monster Remote averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.
Do INKBIRD or Monster Remote have ads?
Neither INKBIRD nor Monster Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, INKBIRD or Monster Remote?
INKBIRD ships an update fortnightly, and Monster Remote every 6 days. Most recently, INKBIRD was updated on October 20, 2026 and Monster Remote on October 10, 2026.

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