Comparison

MyRemoteKeypad vs Phyn

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

Head to head
About

MyRemoteKeypad

Access and control your NAPCO Security Technologies security keypads remotely in real-time. Securely log in with your user ID and password to manage your security system from anywhere. Supports English, French, and Spanish.

Highlights
  • Real-time keypad access
  • Remote security system control
  • Secure user authentication
  • Multi-language support (EN, FR, ES)
Features
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MyRemoteKeypad application provides real time access to the NAPCO Security Technologies security keypads. With this application, using a secure user id/password, the user can remotely access his/her Security device keypad. The application also provides support in 3 languages: English, French and Spanish.

About

Phyn

Monitor your home's water usage, detect leaks with instant alerts, and run diagnostic checks to prevent costly damage. Get proactive warnings for freezing pipes and integrate with smart home devices for voice control.

Highlights
  • Real-time leak alerts
  • Plumbing diagnostic checks
  • Water usage tracking
  • Pre-freeze warnings
  • Smart home integration
  • Remote water shutoff (Phyn Plus)
Features
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Phyn lets you speak the language of water. From the free Phyn app you can understand how much water your family uses and where they are using it the most. Get alerted the minute a leak issue occurs and run diagnostic "Plumbing Checks" to proactively catch tiny leaks before they become big problems. PHYN SMART WATER ASSISTANT Leak alerts: SMS and push notifications alert you at the first sign of a possible issue. Take action by connecting to a HomeAdvisor plumber in minutes through the app. Plumbing Checks: Turn off your water at the main and run Phyn’s Plumbing Check feature. In minutes Phyn will detect pinhole leaks and poor seals in your water system. Water Use Plus: Track and view your water use daily and monthly to get ahead of your water costs, and see how your home compares to others. Over time, Phyn learns your system and communicates your water usage down to each fixture. See every water event in your home so you can teach Phyn about your water use. Pre-Freeze Warnings: Phyn’s patented pressure sensing sees the ice crystals forming in your pipes before they have a chance to freeze and burst, giving you precious time to take action and avoid damage. Smart Home Integrated: Use voice commands to learn about your water use. Phyn works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. And with IFTTT you can have Phyn trigger actions with other smart home devices. Manage multiple properties Monitor water use and receive leak alerts for up to 6 properties from one account in the Phyn app. PHYN PLUS SMART WATER ASSISTANT + SHUTOFF Auto and Remote Water Shutoff: After Phyn learns about your home’s water use, it can turn your water off automatically to prevent damage from leaks. You also have the choice to turn your water off yourself via the app, from anywhere. Leak alerts: Phyn constantly monitors your home for leaks and potentially harmful changes in pressure and temperature. As soon as an issue is detected, Phyn sends you SMS and push notifications to tell you what is happening and gives you the power to turn your water off to mitigate water damage. Water Use: Stay ahead of your water bill. Graph views of your monthly, daily and even hourly water use. Water Use Plus: Track and view your water use daily and monthly and see how your home compares to others. Phyn learns about your plumbing system and communicates your water usage to each fixture type (showers, sinks, toilets, etc…). See every water event in your home so you can teach Phyn about your water use. Plumbing Checks: Phyn automatically runs daily diagnostic checks to give you and your plumber insights into your plumbing so that you can ensure that your system is watertight. Smart Home Integrated: Use voice commands to learn about your water use and control your shutoff valve. Phyn works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. And with IFTTT you can have Phyn trigger actions with other smart home devices. Manage multiple properties: Monitor water use and receive leak alerts for up to 6 properties from one account in the Phyn app.

Screenshots

MyRemoteKeypad4 screens
Phyn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Phyn at 4.7 against MyRemoteKeypad's 2.0. Phyn also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (52% vs 24%). MyRemoteKeypad's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phyn holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phyn has 2.7K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of MyRemoteKeypad's written reviews are positive against 52% of Phyn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyRemoteKeypad ships an update every 8 months, Phyn every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MyRemoteKeypad versus Phyn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyRemoteKeypadPhyn
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (15 ratings)4.7 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.1% of reviews52.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings152.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAPCO Security TechnologiesPHYN LLC

Customer experience

MyRemoteKeypad

All ratings15 ratings
Positive13.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative73.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive24.1%
Neutral10.3%
Negative65.5%

Phyn

All ratings2,666 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral12.0%
Negative35.9%

Bugs and requests

MyRemoteKeypad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Phyn

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes on splash screen
  • Inability to clear old notifications
  • Inconsistent water flow/pressure readings
  • Automatic water shutoff issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Export water usage data
  • Customizable water usage alerts
  • Integration with smart home platforms
  • Improved pressure/temperature monitoring

In-app purchases

None

MyRemoteKeypad

No in-app purchases

None

Phyn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyRemoteKeypad free?
MyRemoteKeypad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phyn free?
Phyn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyRemoteKeypad or Phyn?
Phyn is rated higher. MyRemoteKeypad averages 2.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Phyn averages 4.7 from 2.7K ratings.
Do MyRemoteKeypad or Phyn have ads?
Neither MyRemoteKeypad nor Phyn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyRemoteKeypad or Phyn?
MyRemoteKeypad ships an update every 8 months, and Phyn every 3 weeks. Most recently, MyRemoteKeypad was updated on October 7, 2026 and Phyn on October 14, 2026.

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