X vs FinderQuery Client

X-remo: Beyond the Home App. If the standard "Home" app feels limiting, X-remo is for you. It is a highly customizable remote control app designed to let you layout and manage your HomeKit accessories exactly how you want. 【 Key Features 】 Flexible Layouts: Create multiple "Sets" (pages) and add various button "Units" to build your ideal control panel. Tactile Experience: Features 3D flip animations and scale effects that provide the intuitive feel of pressing physical buttons. Powerful API Integration: Control non-HomeKit devices directly via HTTP API (including local network access). Modern UI Design: Fully optimized for iOS 18 and beyond. Experience the stunning "Liquid Glass" visual effects on iOS 26+. Easy Data Sharing: Export and share your custom remote configurations via AirDrop for effortless backup or multi-device syncing. 【 Advanced Customization 】 Total Appearance Control: Customize icons and captions for every button. One-Tap Scenes: Execute HomeKit Action Sets (Scenes) instantly. Precision Adjustments: Fine-tune your interface by adjusting unit spacing and button heights (Low/Normal/High). Notes: Unlock Pro Features: Upgrading (Paid) removes advertisements, increases the limit on units per set, and enables unlimited set creation. Requirements: HomeKit-compatible hardware and a proper network environment are required. Please refer to your device's instruction manual for setup details.

FinderQuery Client lets you browse and access files on your Mac from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro—directly over your local network. Used together with FinderQuery Server (available on the Mac App Store), you can: • Browse Finder folders with icons, including hidden files • Preview files and folders on your Mac • Stream videos and PDFs instantly without downloading • Share a streaming link (URL) to open files in third-party apps • Download and view supported files directly in the app Privacy & Security Your privacy matters: • Local-network only: the app never sends your data to the internet and connects only to your Mac running FinderQuery Server • Mac-controlled access: the server never initiates connections; connections are started only from your device • Encrypted control connection: mutual TLS (mTLS) encrypts communication between the client and your Mac • Verified pairing: you can connect only after approving the connection on your Mac and confirming the client certificate fingerprint • On-device certificates: the certificate is stored in your Keychain and never leaves your device About streaming links To support opening streams in third-party apps, streamed file delivery isn’t encrypted. Access is still protected using randomized file paths and an authentication token—only someone with the URL can view the file.