FocusRemote vs Viewer for Trello
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FocusRemote
Control lighting systems remotely via Wi-Fi using Art-Net or sACN protocols. Manage up to 2048 channels across four universes, with options to store, play, and update lighting cues.
- Art-Net/sACN universe transmission
- Ethernet Node conversion to DMX
- Store, Play, Merge, and Update Memories
- Control up to 2048 Channels (4 Universes)
- Customizable Spotnumbers
- Full commandline support
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FocusRemote sends up to 4 Art-Net/sACN universes over the Wi-Fi connection. Using an Ethernet Node, Art-Net or sACN can be converted to a DMX signal. Features: - Full commandline support - Store, Play, Merge and Update Memories - Highlight at custom level! - Use your own Spotnumbers - Control up to 2048 Channels (4 Universes) - Each universe can be sACN or Art-Net - When you type @ 0 [Enter], the selected channel will be cleared
Viewer for Trello
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The companion app for Viewer for Trello on Apple TV. Your iPhone becomes a powerful remote control for navigating boards, signing in, and controlling your TV display. NO QR CODES -- INSTANT PAIRING Open the app, tap your Apple TV, and you are connected. No QR codes. No typing codes. Uses native Apple device discovery for instant, secure pairing. How it works: - Tap "Sign in with Trello" on your Apple TV - Select "Use iPhone" for seamless pairing - Your iPhone appears instantly on screen - Sign in once on your iPhone - Credentials transfer securely to your TV - Start controlling boards immediately REMOTE CONTROL YOUR TV - Swipe through boards with smooth navigation - Filter by labels and members with a tap - Browse and select boards from your phone - Trigger board refresh remotely - Control display settings from iPhone NOW WITH CARD EDITING ON TV The Apple TV app now supports full card editing. Your universal purchase unlocks: - Set due dates with quick presets or custom dates - Move cards between lists - Toggle checklist items - Archive cards All edits sync instantly to Trello. PERFECT FOR - Teams: Control the board display during standups from your seat - Families: Everyone navigates household boards from their phone - Presenters: Navigate project boards professionally without turning away SECURE AND PRIVATE - End-to-end encryption between devices - No cloud intermediaries - Credentials travel directly between iPhone and Apple TV - Zero configuration required FAMILY SHARING One purchase covers up to six family members. Everyone gets full access to both the TV app and this remote. REQUIREMENTS - Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later) - iPhone with iOS 16 or later - Same Wi-Fi network for device discovery Viewer for Trello Remote is an independent app, not affiliated with Trello, Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Viewer for Trello at Free against FocusRemote's $11.99. Viewer for Trello also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 30 months). FocusRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.0). On ads 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
Viewer for Trello is free to download; FocusRemote costs $11.99 up front. Viewer for Trello sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FocusRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.
FocusRemote ships an update every 30 months, Viewer for Trello every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FocusRemote | Viewer for Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bart van Stiphout | Appic Ltd. |
In-app purchases
FocusRemote
No in-app purchases
Viewer for Trello
- Premium Board Access$4.99
Questions
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