Comparison

iViewer 4 vs RTiPanel

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

Head to head
About

iViewer 4

This app allows for two-way remote control of any TCP/IP or UDP capable hardware and software directly from your iOS device. It's ideal for home automation, enabling control of lights, temperature, AV, security, and more, with extensive customization options and scripting capabilities.

Highlights
  • Customizable interface with guiDesigner
  • Control multiple systems (TCP/UDP)
  • JavaScript API for logic scripting
  • Two-way remote control
  • Parse system feedback
  • Supports all iOS devices
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======= HOME AUTOMATION APP ======= - Customize entire interface with guiDesigner (free) - Control as many systems as required (TCP/UDP) - Logic scripting via powerful JavaScript API - Made for integration professionals - Supports all iOS devices (iPads, iPhones, iPods) - Works with any control system, including our own CommandFusion iViewer allows two way remote control of any hardware or software capable of TCP/IP or UDP communications, directly from your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. One of the many functions iViewer can be used for is home automation. Control your lights, temperature, AV, security, and much more! iViewer works seamlessly with our own hardware, as well as other systems such as Crestron, AMX, Control4, GlobalCache, basically any hardware can be controlled with iViewer so long as it can be controlled via Ethernet. Just create custom commands and macros to send to the devices via TCP or UDP and the rest is up to your imagination! Use our guiDesigner software to customize the interface to suit your needs. Full control over how each page looks and interacts. Assign custom commands to GUI objects to control any device on your network, both locally and remotely. Supports Gestures, Timers, Token assignment, dynamic commands, everything you need for full control over any Ethernet device. Parse feedback from any system with our powerful regular expression engine. Show temperatures, volume levels, light levels, etc, from any Ethernet system, right on your iPhone, no control system required! For the professionals, the entire interface and communication engine is scriptable via JavaScript using our API (http://www.commandfusion.com/docs/scripting) Visit www.commandfusion.com for more information.

About

RTiPanel

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a personalized remote for your professionally installed smart home or business system. Control lighting, climate, security, and entertainment from anywhere, locally or globally. Create custom scenes and automations for seamless device management.

Highlights
  • Control audio/video, lighting, and climate systems
  • Local and remote system access
  • Customizable graphical interface
  • Create scenes and automations
  • Full two-way feedback support
  • Portrait and landscape view support
Features
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The RTiPanel app works exclusively with professionally installed RTI control and automation systems, enabling your iPhone or iPad to control the connected smart devices and systems in your home or business. PERSONALIZED CONTROL RTiPanel is completely customizable by your RTI integrator to deliver intuitive and personalized mobile control of your lighting, climate, security, entertainment, and more—the same control you get with your dedicated RTI remote or touch panel. CREATE SCENES AND AUTOMATIONS Your RTI integrator can combine multiple actions into personalized scenes and create automations based on time of day, weather, media selection or other inputs. CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE The RTiPanel app securely connects to your RTI control system via your local area network or through an Internet connection from anywhere – across town or around the world. Get custom alerts wherever you may be. Note: This application requires an RTI control system. Features: • Control Audio/Video, Lighting, Climate and other systems in your RTI smart home or business. • Access your RTI control system either locally or remotely. • Completely customizable graphical interface. • Intuitive new template and graphics • Full support for RTI Music • Programmed by your integrator using the same Integration Designer software that is used for all RTI products. • Supports the creation of both portrait and landscape views. • Supports full two-way feedback including cover art, graphics, text, dynamic scrolling lists, and more. • Supports local connection via Wi-Fi and remote connection via Wi-Fi or LTE, with automatic switching. • Highly optimized for fast connection times. • Control system programming is stored on the mobile device, and it updates automatically when changes are made. Please visit www.rticontrol.com for more information on RTI control systems.

Screenshots

iViewer 42 screens
RTiPanel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iViewer 4 at 80% against RTiPanel's 32%. iViewer 4 also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). RTiPanel's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iViewer 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTiPanel has 60 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of iViewer 4's written reviews are positive against 32% of RTiPanel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iViewer 4 ships an update every 4 months, RTiPanel every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iViewer 4 versus RTiPanel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriViewer 4RTiPanel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings) — better2.7 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better32.4% of reviews
Number of ratings660 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCommandFusion Pty LtdRemote Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

iViewer 4

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

RTiPanel

All ratings58 ratings
Positive41.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative53.4%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative60.2%

Bugs and requests

iViewer 4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RTiPanel

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • Freezes and requires complete deletion and reinstallation
  • Loses WiFi connection frequently
  • Incompatible with iOS 16.20 and newer versions
  • Stuck on loading screen after using other apps
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  • License recognition errors after reinstallation
  • Unresponsive buttons requiring multiple taps
  • App fails to recognize system after network changes
  • Incompatible with iPhone 12 and newer models
  • Hangs several times per year
  • Connection drops when iPad goes to standby
  • Demo mode screen flashing before loading interface

Requested features

10 requests
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Multi-location support without reconfiguration
  • Swipe gestures and notifications
  • Dark mode option
  • Remote file uploads and password-protected file extraction
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  • More pre-made templates for dealers
  • Touch recognition on release instead of press
  • Automatic app updates
  • Better iPhone optimization for smaller screens
  • Modern, updated UI design

In-app purchases

None

iViewer 4

No in-app purchases

None

RTiPanel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iViewer 4 free?
iViewer 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RTiPanel free?
RTiPanel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iViewer 4 or RTiPanel?
iViewer 4 is rated higher. iViewer 4 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while RTiPanel averages 2.7 from 60 ratings.
Do iViewer 4 or RTiPanel have ads?
Neither iViewer 4 nor RTiPanel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iViewer 4 or RTiPanel?
iViewer 4 ships an update every 4 months, and RTiPanel every 3 months. Most recently, iViewer 4 was updated on June 5, 2026 and RTiPanel on August 22, 2026.

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