# Remote HMI vs Lowdown

The clearest difference is rating: Lowdown at 5.0 against Remote HMI's 3.9. Lowdown also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 32 months). Remote HMI's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Lowdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote HMI has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Remote HMI ships an update every 32 months, Lowdown every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote HMI | Lowdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-hmi/id441915586/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lowdown-for-brewers/id1521703180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Automationdirect.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/441915589) | [LOWDOWN, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521703182) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote HMI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-hmi/id441915586)

Access and control C-more HMI panels remotely in real-time. Monitor screen operations, capture screenshots, and manage user access levels for enhanced security and operational flexibility. Requires a compatible C-more panel and specific firmware.

**Highlights:** Real-time remote monitoring and control, Save JPEG screen captures, Zoom and capture specific screen areas, Multilevel logon security with 3 accounts, Up to five simultaneous remote users per account, Configurable access levels (Full control, View only, View/Screen change), User-defined tags for alarms and notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lowdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lowdown-for-brewers/id1521703180)

Manage brewery operations directly from your iPhone. This app allows you to view and update your to-do list, edit brew sheets in real-time, and scan kegs. It's the mobile extension of a comprehensive brewery management system.

**Highlights:** View To-Do list, Update brew sheets, Scan kegs, Real-time updates, Brewery operations management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote HMI free?

Remote HMI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lowdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote HMI or Lowdown?

Lowdown is rated higher. Remote HMI averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Lowdown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Remote HMI or Lowdown have ads?

Neither Remote HMI nor Lowdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote HMI or Lowdown?

Remote HMI ships an update every 32 months, and Lowdown every 5 months. Most recently, Remote HMI was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lowdown on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*