Comparison

iRemoteControl vs Custom Controller App

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

Head to head
About

iRemoteControl

Control your entire home or office entertainment and smart devices from your iPhone or iPad. This app offers intuitive virtual remotes for TVs, projectors, lighting, and more, consolidating multiple controllers into one device. It supports a wide range of devices via IR, Relay, Serial, and IP commands.

Highlights
  • Whole house/office control
  • Virtual remotes for AV devices
  • Control lighting, blinds, and CCTV
  • Supports IR, Relay, Serial, and IP commands
  • Consolidates multiple remotes
  • Executes multiple commands with one press
  • Control up to 50 rooms
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iRemoteControl provides whole house/office control from your iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini or iPod Touch. You have full control of your Terrestrial & Satellite TV, DVD, AppleTV, Kaleidescape and many other AudioVisual sources, as well as TVs, Projectors, Lift & Lower mechanisms, lighting, electric blinds & curtains and CCTV systems. Anyone can operate iRemoteControl within 10 seconds. iRemoteControl can control any device that can traditionally be controlled via Infrared (IR), Relay, Serial (RS232) or Intranet (IP) commands. Just like a real Remote Control - iRemoteControl is completely intuitive, because it uses lifelike, “Virtual Remotes” on the touchscreen, which you control just like the real thing. “Virtual Buttons” even depress and LEDs blink. Select the room icon at the bottom of the screen to control that room and then touch the icon of the device you want to control – that’s it. iRemoteControl does away with multiple Remotes - iRemoteControl executes multiple commands with a single button press. For instance the Room “On” button turns on your TV or Projector as well as your Amplifier. iRemoteControl can control up to 50 rooms with up to 10 sources per room e.g. DVD, AppleTV, Satellite Receiver and five other optional sources, including lighting & electric blind control. IMPORTANT: Please note that the App Store download is a generic example, to give you a flavour of the user interface and its capabilities. You will require additional hardware to send the Infra-red commands to control the relevant equipment Please contact your local iRemoteControl Agent to discuss custom configuration of the App for your home or office or fill in http://www.iremotecontrol.co.uk/contact-us for a quote based on the specific hardware configuration that you wish to control.

About

Custom Controller App

Features
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One app. Total control. No central processor needed. Custom Controller lets you control Audio-Visual (AV), ELV, and IoT devices—all from your device. Whether you’re managing a home theater, lighting system, or enterprise-level AV setup, Custom Controller makes it simple, fast, and flexible. *Please Note: This app is for authorized users only. An account must be created and provided by Alter Electronics to access and use the system. KEY FEATURES: Easy Setup & Deployment -Sign in, download your custom design, and you’re ready to go. Use it on one or multiple devices—your control system travels with you. All-in-One Control -Forget switching between different apps for different devices. Control projectors, AV receivers, lighting, relays, and more—all in a single interface. Offline Support -Need to run in a secure, internet-free environment? No problem. Just sign in once and stay signed in—your design stays with the app.* (*Some systems may require local design distribution hardware.) Protocol Support -Supports TCP, UDP, WebSocket, and more coming soon (HTTP/REST API). Works with a wide range of IP-based AV and control devices. Interactive & Real-Time -Buttons, toggles, sliders—you name it. Custom Controller supports real-time feedback and interactive control elements tailored to your setup. Interested or want to learn more? Visit us www.alterelectronics.com or contact us sales@alterelectronics.com

Screenshots

iRemoteControl4 screens
Custom Controller App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iRemoteControl at 8.0 against Custom Controller App's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iRemoteControl versus Custom Controller App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRemoteControlCustom Controller App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCommandFusion Pty LtdHong Way Khow

Bugs and requests

iRemoteControl

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App doesn't work
  • Doesn't connect to anything
  • Stuffed up decoder
  • No settings
  • Doesn't work in New Zealand
Show 5 more
  • Doesn't work with Sky HD box
  • Doesn't work with Apple TV remote
  • Doesn't work without paying for configuration
  • Just a picture/photo of remote, no functionality
  • No menu to sync

Requested features

4 requests
  • Clarify demo vs. full version upfront
  • Clearer pricing for add-on hardware and customization
  • Support for older Sky remotes
  • Sync menu

Custom Controller App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iRemoteControl

No in-app purchases

None

Custom Controller App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRemoteControl free?
iRemoteControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Custom Controller App free?
Custom Controller App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iRemoteControl or Custom Controller App have ads?
Neither iRemoteControl nor Custom Controller App shows ads.

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