# grandMA remote vs Valet POS

The clearest difference is rating: Valet POS at 4.0 against grandMA remote's 2.4. Valet POS also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). grandMA remote's advantage is ratings volume (364 vs 5) and iOS requirement (2.2.1 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Valet POS holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: grandMA remote has 364 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

grandMA remote ships an update every 3 months, Valet POS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | grandMA remote | Valet POS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grandma-remote/id305975384/reviews) | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valet-pos/id434826012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **364** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 0 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **2.2.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MA Lighting Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/305975387) | [Automated Valet Parking Manager, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/384914122) |

## What reviewers say

### grandMA remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grandma-remote/id305975384)

Control lighting consoles remotely from a mobile device. This app allows for intuitive operation of moving lights, dimmers, LEDs, and video, offering real-time feedback on attributes and positions. It's designed for flexibility across various entertainment applications.

**Highlights:** Remote control for grandMA consoles, Control moving lights, dimmers, LEDs, video, Real-time attribute and position feedback, Configurable for theatre, TV, touring, Supports up to 6 remote units per console, Intuitive and flexible operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great for its intended purpose
- 👍 Handy app for lighting control
- 👍 Excellent control of console and event
- 👍 Fully functional and rocks
- 👍 Much easier to navigate than pocket pc version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work at all
- 🐛 Blank page, useless
- 🐛 Incompatible with version 3 software
- 🐛 Can cause rig to flick on and off
- 🐛 Tendency to crash the board

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work for iPhone 4.0
- Needs an update badly
- Wifi doesn't show up and renders it useless
- Blank page
- Incompatible with version 3 software for iPhone

**Requested features**

- Previous button in highlight function
- iPad version
- Better layout for iPad
- Go- button to go back in a sequence
- Make an app for Vista T2 lighting board


### Valet POS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valet-pos/id434826012)

Automates valet parking operations and enhances revenue control. This system requires a contract and direct contact with the developer for setup and information.

**Highlights:** Valet parking automation, Revenue control system, Contract-based service, Automated Valet® integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is grandMA remote free?

grandMA remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Valet POS free?

Valet POS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, grandMA remote or Valet POS?

Valet POS is rated higher. grandMA remote averages 2.4 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while Valet POS averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do grandMA remote or Valet POS have ads?

Neither grandMA remote nor Valet POS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, grandMA remote or Valet POS?

grandMA remote ships an update every 3 months, and Valet POS every 5 weeks. Most recently, grandMA remote was updated on October 31, 2026 and Valet POS on November 1, 2026.

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