Comparison

RTiPanel vs MX HomePro

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

Head to head
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.

About

MX HomePro

Control your smart home devices and entertainment systems from a single app. Seamlessly integrate security, lighting, audio, and video for a more enjoyable living experience. Launch other favorite apps directly from the control ribbon.

Highlights
  • Unified control of smart home devices
  • Entertainment system integration
  • Security system monitoring
  • Customizable app launching ribbon
  • Unlimited device installations
  • Works with MX HomePro Smart Hub
Features
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The MX HomePro™ mobile app sets MX HomePro™ apart from other home control systems. The MX HomePro™ mobile app for iOS devices sets URC® MX HomePro apart from other home control systems. One touch of an icon on your smartphone or tablet enables control of your entertainment plus smart home devices. Check your security system, turn on pre-set lights, start the music and settle into movie night in a way you never thought possible. The MX HomePro app works with the URC MX HomePro system. The app requires the MX HomePro Smart Hub for operation. MX HomePro systems are installed and maintained by a network of trained systems integration professionals. A unique “app launching” feature lets you launch any of eight other apps from a scrolling ribbon. Incorporate almost any app – including the native app for smart devices. You can even incorporate your favorite social media apps onto the scrolling ribbon for quick access. For example, if you already have a security app to control your home security system, you can add that native app to the ribbon. This allows you to retain the exact user experience that the device manufacturer intended. The MX HomePro app is virtually limitless. Just about any new compatible product that comes along can be added and controlled within the app. The app can be installed on an unlimited number of smart devices, so every family member has access without additional expense. The MX HomePro mobile app devices works with the MX HomePro Smart Hub for easy, handheld control of electronic components in your home (audio/video and home entertainment plus devices such as lights, thermostats, security systems and more) to make life more enjoyable. This app is installed as part of a MX HomePro system by your smart home professional.

Screenshots

RTiPanel4 screens
MX HomePro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RTiPanel at 2.7 against MX HomePro's 2.3. RTiPanel also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 14%) and ratings volume (60 vs 12). MX HomePro's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). 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

RTiPanel holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTiPanel has 60 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of RTiPanel's written reviews are positive against 14% of MX HomePro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RTiPanel versus MX HomePro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRTiPanelMX HomePro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (60 ratings) — better2.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings60 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Technologies Inc.Universal Remote Control

Customer experience

RTiPanel

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

MX HomePro

All ratings12 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Bugs and 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

MX HomePro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RTiPanel

No in-app purchases

None

MX HomePro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RTiPanel free?
RTiPanel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MX HomePro free?
MX HomePro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RTiPanel or MX HomePro?
RTiPanel is rated higher. RTiPanel averages 2.7 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while MX HomePro averages 2.3 from 12 ratings.
Do RTiPanel or MX HomePro have ads?
Neither RTiPanel nor MX HomePro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RTiPanel or MX HomePro?
RTiPanel ships an update every 3 months, and MX HomePro every 3 months. Most recently, RTiPanel was updated on August 22, 2026 and MX HomePro on September 16, 2026.

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