# VEX via vs Handit Remote

The clearest difference is rating: VEX via at 4.2 against Handit Remote's 2.2. VEX via also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Handit Remote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. VEX via asks for nothing beyond the download.

VEX via holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VEX via has 26 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VEX via ships an update every 3 weeks, Handit Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VEX via | Handit Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vex-via/id430086367/reviews)** | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handit-remote/id6756713522/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DWAB Technology, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/361141148) | [Nikolaos Theodoridis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740752191) |

## What reviewers say

### VEX via

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vex-via/id430086367)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Track the progress and results of various VEX Robotics Competition programs. Access team lists, schedules, rankings, and skills challenge results, with real-time updates and score alerts for your favorite teams.

**Highlights:** Follow VEX Robotics Competition events, View team lists and schedules, Access match and skills results, Sort data by event or team, Download event updates, Receive instant score alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Improved UI and design
- 🚀 Fast team lookup
- 🌟 Good for tracking progress
- 👍 Streamlined searching
- ✅ Added new functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Slow score updates
- 🐛 App doesn't show school team
- 🐛 Not working on iPhone
- 🐛 Clunky interface
- 🐛 Not accessible on Android

**Reported bugs**

- Match scores take too long to update
- Updated app doesn't show school team
- App not getting any data after iOS upgrade
- No information shows up when searching for events on iPhone
- App is super glitchy, cannot load basic functions

**Requested features**

- Update match scores faster
- Add scoring and stat explanations
- Highlight favorite teams in schedule
- Add team search function
- Advertise app more


### Handit Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handit-remote/id6756713522)

Control your EV3 robot wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Connect via Bluetooth to monitor battery, motor status, and receive notifications. Customize controls with virtual joysticks or D-pads for a personalized robot driving experience.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity to EV3 brick, Live battery and motor status, Visual and haptic feedback, Virtual D-pad and joystick controls, Customizable button functions, Motor role and speed assignment, Discover tab for accessories and actions

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handit Pro | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VEX via free?

VEX via is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Handit Remote free?

Handit Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VEX via or Handit Remote?

VEX via is rated higher. VEX via averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Handit Remote averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do VEX via or Handit Remote have ads?

Neither VEX via nor Handit Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VEX via or Handit Remote?

VEX via ships an update every 3 weeks, and Handit Remote every 3 months. Most recently, VEX via was updated on November 13, 2026 and Handit Remote on November 15, 2026.

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