# Off Remote vs HomeDevices for HomeKit

The clearest difference is rating: HomeDevices for HomeKit at 4.6 against Off Remote's 3.8. HomeDevices for HomeKit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (489 vs 56). Off Remote's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Off Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. HomeDevices for HomeKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

HomeDevices for HomeKit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeDevices for HomeKit has 489 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Off Remote's written reviews are positive against 59% of HomeDevices for HomeKit's.

Off Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, HomeDevices for HomeKit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Off Remote | HomeDevices for HomeKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-remote/id314814952/reviews) | **[4.6 (489 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homedevices-for-homekit/id1582369733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **489** |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 26 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hobbyist Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/291218199) | [acasa Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/974663980) |

## What reviewers say

### Off Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-remote/id314814952)

Control your PC or Mac remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Turn off, lock, sleep, log off, or restart your computer with ease. Schedule future shutdowns or check if computers are off from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Turn off, lock, sleep, restart, log off, Schedule future shutdowns, Check computer power status, Control multiple computers, Send messages before shutdown, Automatic computer discovery, Password protection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Control - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Full Control - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Control - Annual | $2.99 | per year |
| Full Control - Annual | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as intended
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for controlling kids' screen time
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data sharing
- 💰 Expensive paid version
- 🔒 Aggressive monetization with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work with certain Windows versions
- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Unreliable connection to computers

**Requested features**

- Wake on LAN functionality
- Remote desktop control
- Ability to turn on computers remotely


### HomeDevices for HomeKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homedevices-for-homekit/id1582369733)

Discover the full potential of Apple Home accessories before you buy. Access free expert courses, stay updated with the latest news, and find exclusive deals. Understand accessory capabilities and integrate your existing devices for a complete HomeKit overview.

**Highlights:** Accessory capability showcase, Free expert courses, Curated HomeKit news, Personalized deals, Accessory wishlist, HomeKit integration overview

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive device catalog and product information
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive user interface design
- 📰 Valuable news aggregation from multiple creators
- 🔍 Powerful filtering and search capabilities
- 🔗 Convenient shopping links to purchase devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Extremely slow performance and app bloat
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
- 🔄 Settings reset between app sessions
- 🗑️ Outdated and incomplete product catalog
- 🚫 App fails to load or infinite loading loops

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup (iOS 17.2.1 compatibility issue)
- Infinite loading on app open
- Settings and preferences not saved between sessions
- News feed memory completely wiped on restart
- App requires multiple restart attempts to load

**Requested features**

- French language translation
- German language translation
- Multi-language support
- Device comparison tool
- User review and rating system for devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Off Remote free?

Off Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HomeDevices for HomeKit free?

HomeDevices for HomeKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Off Remote or HomeDevices for HomeKit?

HomeDevices for HomeKit is rated higher. Off Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while HomeDevices for HomeKit averages 4.6 from 489 ratings.

### Do Off Remote or HomeDevices for HomeKit have ads?

Neither Off Remote nor HomeDevices for HomeKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Off Remote or HomeDevices for HomeKit?

Off Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and HomeDevices for HomeKit fortnightly. Most recently, Off Remote was updated on October 29, 2026 and HomeDevices for HomeKit on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*