LectroMote vs Astral Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LectroMote
This app offers remote control for SM Series transmitters, allowing users to enable and disable sleep and lock modes using acoustic tones. It's a cost-effective alternative for managing transmitters in hard-to-reach locations, saving time and battery life.
- Remote control for SM Series transmitters
- Enable/disable Sleep mode
- Enable/disable Lock mode
- Acoustic tone operation
- Operating range up to two feet
- Simplified button operation
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Remote Control for SM Series Transmitters Provides acoustically coupled remote control of SM Series transmitters: Operating range up to two feet. As an economical alternative to the full-function RM and RM2, The LectroMote App provides remote control of SM Series transmitters using a "dweedle" tone played into the microphone to enable and disable the Sleep and Lock modes. In situations where the transmitter is buried in costumes and not easily accessible, remote control saves time, extends battery life during extended waiting periods and eliminates last minute costuming adjustments. Separate buttons are provided for each function to simplify operation. The LectroMote App has the same functionality as the RM and the RM2, except for the ability to set frequency and input gain.
Astral Remote
Control and monitor Sound Devices Astral transmitters via Bluetooth LE. Adjust settings, manage recordings, and view real-time status information for seamless operation.
- Power transmitter on/off
- Monitor battery status
- Frequency and RF power setup
- Audio signal presence monitoring
- Microphone mute
- Transport controls (Record, Stop)
- Timecode display
- Media formatting and space monitoring
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When connected via Bluetooth LE to the Sound Devices Astral Mini Plus, Astral HH, Astral TX, or Astral Mini, Astral Remote offers control and display of the transmitter parameters, including: • Power on and off the transmitter • Monitor battery status • Frequency and RF power setup • Monitor audio signal presence • Microphone mute • Transport controls (Record, Stop) • Timecode display • Media formatting and monitoring of remaining space • Astral Mini Plus, Astral HH, Astral TX, and Astral Mini settings (Mode, power options, and more) • Group control of powering, recording, and more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LectroMote at 5.0 against Astral Remote's 3.2. LectroMote also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Astral Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 54 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LectroMote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.
LectroMote ships an update every 54 months, Astral Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LectroMote | Astral Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 54 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lockit Network GmbH | Sound Devices, LLC |
Customer experience
LectroMote
Astral Remote
In-app purchases
LectroMote
No in-app purchases
Astral Remote
No in-app purchases
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