Comparison

24U Net Remote vs Remote Control for Q

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

Head to head
About

24U Net Remote

Transform your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad into a versatile remote control for various applications and devices over a network. Customize layouts to send specific commands for presentations, media playback, home automation, and more.

Highlights
  • Remote control for presentations and media
  • Live voting and survey gathering
  • Control for FileMaker, AppleScript, and web apps
  • Home and office device automation
  • Customizable layouts for various devices
  • Raw text protocol support
Features
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Control Apps and Devices Remotely Over Network Use iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad as a remote control • for your slide shows, presentations, and demos • for your audio and video playback • for live voting or survey response gathering • for school exams and contests • for FileMaker®, AppleScript® and Web applications • for lights and other devices in your automated home or office • for traffic lights, railway models, other real life models • for anything else thanks to Net Remote's customizability 24U Net Remote connects to a specified remote host at a specified TCP port number and sends commands to the host as you tap buttons. Currently only raw text protocol is supported. Every button on the currently active layout is configured to send a specific text. Any app or device capable of responding to raw text messages and sent over TCP can be controlled with 24U Net Remote. You can control any number of remote apps or devices, but only one at a time. When you open a layout, Net Remote immediately connects to the remote host so you can start controlling it. Net Remote uses so called layouts to know what to display on the screen and where to respond to your taps. You can download several remote control layouts for free and others are available via inApp purchases. You can also upload custom layouts via iTunes file sharing and unlock communication for them. Get the most out of 24U Net Remote with our tools and add-ons! • Integrate 24U Net Remote with FileMaker Pro. • Use 24U Net Remote to run AppleScript scripts . • Have your web updated by tapping buttons in 24U Net Remote. • Automate your home with FileMaker Pro, Phidgets, and 24U Net Remote. • Turn your computer into a multimedia station controlled by iPhone or iPad. • Control your presentations and trade shows from your hand. See the 24U Net Remote homepage to learn how you can turn your iPhone or iPad into a multi-purpose remote control for your apps and devices. Download sample receiver scripts and 24U Net Remote Receiver for Mac, for Windows, for FileMaker and for Web from our website for free.

About

Remote Control for Q

Features
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Take full control of your Sky TV box with Sky Remote - the ultimate mobile remote control app. Key Features: • D-Pad Navigation - Precise directional control just like your physical remote • Touchpad Control - Swipe and tap for intuitive navigation • Keyboard Input - Type searches and messages directly from your phone • Multi-Device Support - Manage multiple Sky boxes in one app • Channel Listings - Browse and switch channels instantly • Haptic Feedback - Feel every button press with subtle vibrations Perfect for: - Replacing lost or broken remotes - Controlling Sky Q from anywhere in your home - Typing searches and messages faster than with a traditional remote - Managing multiple Sky boxes in different rooms Note: This app requires your Sky box and mobile device to be on the same Wi-Fi network. Sky box control requires a one-time setup to pair. Subscription options available for pro features, with a free trial to get started. Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

24U Net Remote4 screens
Remote Control for Q4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote Control for Q at weekly against 24U Net Remote's every 73 months. 24U Net Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. 24U Net Remote sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Remote Control for Q sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

24U Net Remote ships an update every 73 months, Remote Control for Q weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
24U Net Remote versus Remote Control for Q: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter24U Net RemoteRemote Control for Q
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 73 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer24U s.r.o.Chris Wakefield

In-app purchases

10 purchases

24U Net Remote

One-time10
  • Multi purpose remoteFree
  • Traffic Light RemoteFree
  • Like LayoutFree
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  • Hello world exampleFree
  • Railway remoteFree
  • Numeric Keypad$0.99
  • iTunes Remote$0.99
  • Powerpoint remote$0.99
  • VLC Remote$0.99
  • Custom remotes communication$19.99
2 purchases

Remote Control for Q

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Access$29.991 Year

Questions

Is 24U Net Remote free?
24U Net Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control for Q free?
Remote Control for Q is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 24U Net Remote or Remote Control for Q have ads?
Neither 24U Net Remote nor Remote Control for Q shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 24U Net Remote or Remote Control for Q?
24U Net Remote ships an update every 73 months, and Remote Control for Q weekly. Most recently, 24U Net Remote was updated on October 7, 2026 and Remote Control for Q on September 27, 2026.

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