Comparison

Eye Remote vs TexCom Text Communicator

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

Head to head
About

Eye Remote

This application allows healthcare professionals to remotely control an iPad eye test chart from an iPhone. It enables setup of test charts at various distances and modes, with randomized letter presentation to prevent memorization. It's designed to offer a professional alternative to traditional equipment.

Highlights
  • Remote control for iPad eye test charts
  • Operate from iPhone
  • Peer-to-peer connection without Wi-Fi
  • 3 or 6 Meter working distance setup
  • Standard or Mirrored Mode
  • Randomized letter presentation
  • Professional alternative to traditional charts
Features
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Please note, this remote control software is for use with EYE TEST CHART PRO - available only on IPAD. This is the first true alternative to traditional Eye Test Consulting Room Equipment. “Eye Test Chart Pro” works by remote control from an IPHONE Peer to Peer without the need for a Wifi network. DISCLAIMER NOTICE - This software is intended for use by healthcare Professionals only. If used by unqualified you should seek a suitable Professional Opinion before making any diagnosis and acting upon it. Now you can set up your Ipad as test chart at 3 or 6 Meter working distance in Standard or Mirrored Mode and operate it from your consulting room chair while testing the Patient. Or you can take it with you on your Domiciliary visits and finally get that professional look. No more small plastic charts…. you can also Select Randomised Letter Presentation to stop Patient memorising the text lines. “Eye Test Chart Pro” contains a full compliment of all the Test Charts you will need during your standard routine. To run this system you will need to download the app “Eye Test Chart Pro” along with this FREE remote control software. Please note that there will be free updates available for both Apps. So try it, use it and let me know if there are any specific charts you would like us to add. We will add all the most popular requests. This app has been extensively tested in Practice and is extremely stable. If you have any questions prior to purchase please Email us at banjosoft@gmail.com and we can promise you a prompt reply. Our privacy policy can be found within the app and by following this link. https://www.banjosoft.co.uk/privacy-remote.html

About

TexCom Text Communicator

This app aids literate individuals with verbal communication difficulties by providing a text-to-speech interface. It allows for custom phrase creation, rapid search, and private communication sharing. It supports Apple's Personal Voice feature for a more natural communication experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable phrase lists
  • Rapid search and retrieval
  • Text-to-speech functionality
  • Private communication options
  • Easy communicate buttons
  • Supports Apple Personal Voice
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TexCom is an app designed to assist individuals who are literate but have difficulty communicating verbally. The app comes with a set of preloaded phrases, but users can easily add their own phrases, and even import and export word and phrase lists. TexCom employs a rapid search and retrieval method to display phrases containing the characters entered in the text/search box. Additionally, the app can speak text inputted by the user using the chosen device text to speech voice. To communicate privately, iPad users can flip their device over, and the display will expand for the viewer, or they can simply share their message. Users can also customize their phrases by adding abbreviations or emojis for quick identification. TexCom includes a set of easy communicate buttons, including a bell sound, SOS sound, Yes/No and Add Phrase to your phrase list. Changing the iOS system voice is easy; navigate to Settings, then Accessibility, and finally, Spoken Text and Voices. AAC communicator apps like TexCom are especially useful for individuals with speech impairments, language disorders, or cognitive disabilities, as they allow them to express themselves and participate in social interactions more fully. TexCom now supports the new Apple Personal Voice feature. Any personal voices created, will show within all other voices available on the device. Please note Personal Voice is only available on certain Apple devices at iOS17. TexCom does not require the creation of an app account, internet access, or include advertisements.

Screenshots

Eye Remote3 screens
TexCom Text Communicator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Eye Remote at every 2 weeks against TexCom Text Communicator's every 3 months. TexCom Text Communicator's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Eye Remote against 5.0 for TexCom Text Communicator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eye Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, TexCom Text Communicator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Eye Remote versus TexCom Text Communicator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEye RemoteTexCom Text Communicator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBanjoSoftSensory App House Ltd

Customer experience

Eye Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TexCom Text Communicator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Eye Remote

No in-app purchases

None

TexCom Text Communicator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eye Remote free?
Eye Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TexCom Text Communicator free?
TexCom Text Communicator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eye Remote or TexCom Text Communicator?
Eye Remote and TexCom Text Communicator are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Eye Remote or TexCom Text Communicator have ads?
Neither Eye Remote nor TexCom Text Communicator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eye Remote or TexCom Text Communicator?
Eye Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and TexCom Text Communicator every 3 months. Most recently, Eye Remote was updated on October 1, 2026 and TexCom Text Communicator on October 7, 2026.

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