Comparison

MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000 vs Unified Remote

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

Head to head
About

MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000

Control your music playback on a PC from your iPhone or iPod touch. View song details, manage playlists, and control all essential playback functions over your WiFi network. Easy setup with a required PC plugin.

Highlights
  • Playback control
  • Display song information
  • Display cover art
  • View and control playlist
  • Easy setup
Features
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MonkeyMote for foobar2000 gives you a full-fledged foobar2000 remote control for your iPhone or iPod touch. It connects to your PC via your WiFi network and allows you to view information about currently playing tracks and control every important playback feature. Key features: • Playback control • Display song information and cover art • View and control the current playlist • Easy to setup and use All you need to do to get it working is to download and install the plug-in from http://www.monkeymote.com MonkeyMote 4 foobar2000 Lite allows you to freely use some of the many features the ad-free full version of MonkeyMote has to offer. In case you run into problems when setting up the app and plug-in, please visit the support page at http://www.monkeymote.com first, as it is not possible to reply to questions or issues raised in app store reviews.

About

Unified Remote

Transform your device into a versatile WiFi remote for your computer. Control over 90 programs, including media players, presentations, and your mouse and keyboard. Enjoy a seamless experience with easy setup and advanced security features.

Highlights
  • WiFi universal remote control
  • Mouse and keyboard control
  • Media player control
  • Presentation control
  • File manager
  • Server password protection and encryption
  • Wake On LAN
Features
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THE ONE-AND-ONLY REMOTE FOR YOUR COMPUTER Unified Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote control for your Windows PC, Mac, or Linux computer. Preloaded with support for 100+ programs — mouse and keyboard, media players, presentations, screen mirroring, file browsing, power control, and much more. Completely redesigned from the ground up: a fast, modern app that feels right at home on the latest iPhone and iPad. CONTROL EVERYTHING • Mouse — smooth single- and multi-touch trackpad with scrolling, right-click, and drag • Keyboard — full keyboard input, including modifier keys, function keys, and shortcuts like Cmd+Tab • Media — play/pause, volume, and track controls, always one tap away • Screen — mirror your computer's display and control it remotely • Files — browse and manage files and folders • Power — shut down, restart, lock, and wake your computer (Wake on LAN) WORKS WITH YOUR APPS Spotify, VLC, Kodi, Plex, Netflix, YouTube, iTunes, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and many more — plus custom remotes you can build yourself. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Wake your computer, open remotes, send actions, type text, and control the mouse — straight from Siri, the Shortcuts app, or your Home Screen. MADE FOR iPAD A dedicated iPad layout with a sidebar for fast switching between remotes — your whole setup, side by side. EASY SETUP 1. Install the free server on your computer — www.unifiedremote.com 2. Open the app; your computer is discovered automatically 3. Start controlling Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux — plus Raspberry Pi and Arduino Yún. Connections can be password-protected and encrypted. FREE & FULL VERSION The free version includes 18 remotes, including mouse, keyboard, media, and power. A single one-time purchase unlocks every remote and the extended keyboard — no subscriptions. Questions or feedback? Visit www.unifiedremote.com for help and support.

Screenshots

MonkeyMote Lite for foobar20003 screens
Unified Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000 at 4.3 against Unified Remote's 3.8. MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). Unified Remote's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (295 vs 43). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Unified Remote sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unified Remote has 295 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000's written reviews are positive against 67% of Unified Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000 ships an update every 3 months, Unified Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000 versus Unified Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000Unified Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (43 ratings) — better3.8 (295 ratings)
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews — better67.5% of reviews
Number of ratings43295 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin TofallUnified Intents

Customer experience

MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000

All ratings43 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral9.3%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative25.3%

Unified Remote

All ratings294 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative24.8%
Written reviews283 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative25.1%

Bugs and requests

MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Unified Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard not working on Windows 8.1
  • Inability to close keyboard once opened
  • Inconsistent behavior after updates
  • Purchased features not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Sleep timer for PC
  • Apple Watch support
  • Improved Siri/Shortcuts integration
  • Better handling of large music libraries

In-app purchases

None

MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Unified Remote

One-time5
  • Extended Keyboard$0.99
  • Extra Remote8 variants$0.99
  • Quick Switch$0.99
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  • Extended Remote List$0.99
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000 free?
MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unified Remote free?
Unified Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000 or Unified Remote?
MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000 is rated higher. MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Unified Remote averages 3.8 from 295 ratings.
Do MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000 or Unified Remote have ads?
Neither MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000 nor Unified Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000 or Unified Remote?
MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000 ships an update every 3 months, and Unified Remote fortnightly. Most recently, MonkeyMote Lite for foobar2000 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Unified Remote on October 24, 2026.

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