Comparison

CEM Smart vs Rclone UI

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

Head to head
About

CEM Smart

Features
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The CEM Smart app provides users with functions such as viewing and analyzing data.

About

Rclone UI

Manage multiple rclone instances and cloud storage services like Dropbox and AWS S3 from your phone. Browse files, upload, delete, and run commands like Copy and Sync. It's an open-source companion for your existing rclone setup.

Highlights
  • Manage rclone remotes
  • Browse cloud files
  • Upload and delete files
  • Run rclone commands (Copy, Sync)
  • View transfer logs and errors
  • Open source
Features
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Command multiple rclone instances from your phone with the only open source app to manage your Rclone remotes (and much more)! The perfect companion for cloud storage from AWS S3 to Dropbox and Koofr. ◆ REMOTES - View All Remotes - Create New Remotes - Edit Remotes - Delete Remotes ◆ JOBS/TRANSFERS - Check out active transfers - See logs for past transfers - Check detailed error messages ◆ BROWSER - Browse files on your remotes - Upload files to your remotes - Create new folders - Delete files & folders ◆ COMMANDS - Run rclone commands such as Copy, Sync, Bisync, Move, Purge, Delete, etc That’s it folks! This text isn't gonna get any more interesting. I mean, I think we've pretty much covered all the good stuff. Still here? Ummmm, ok. How's everything? Good? Cool cool cool. What are you looking for? The app description is over. For real, check out the app. It's way better than hanging out in the App Store this long. Wow, you're dedicated. Do you just love app descriptions? Weird. OK, we're gonna go now. Bye. NOTICE & ACKNOWLEDGMENT 1. Credentials are stored locally on your device, and never leave it. 2. Rclone UI is OSS (Open Source Software), feel free to open an Issue or PR at github.com/rclone-ui/rclone-ui 3. This is not a replacement for the desktop app. Certain actions, such as scheduling jobs, should be done directly in the app. 4. This app connects to an existing rclone instance on your laptop, desktop, homelab, or server. © FarFetched 2026. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

CEM Smart2 screens
Rclone UI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CEM Smart at Free against Rclone UI's $1.99. CEM Smart also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Rclone UI's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CEM Smart is free to download; Rclone UI costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CEM Smart ships an update every 2 months, Rclone UI monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CEM Smart versus Rclone UI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCEM SmartRclone UI
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Everbest Machinery Industry Co.,LtdFarFetched

In-app purchases

None

CEM Smart

No in-app purchases

None

Rclone UI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CEM Smart free?
CEM Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rclone UI free?
Rclone UI costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CEM Smart or Rclone UI have ads?
Neither CEM Smart nor Rclone UI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CEM Smart or Rclone UI?
CEM Smart ships an update every 2 months, and Rclone UI monthly. Most recently, CEM Smart was updated on October 1, 2026 and Rclone UI on October 5, 2026.

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