Comparison

FOURKAY Remote Control vs Pyramid Pi

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

Head to head
About

FOURKAY Remote Control

Control your FOURKAY HDMI switch remotely from your smartphone. Easily select inputs, manage connected devices like Sky boxes, and put the switch into standby or wake it up. Requires devices to be on the same network.

Highlights
  • Remote control for FOURKAY HDMI switches
  • Select HDMI inputs
  • Control connected devices (e.g., Sky boxes)
  • Standby and wake-up functions
  • Network-based operation
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As long as your FOURKAY HDMI switch is connected to the same network as your phone you will be able to use this app to control the switch. Select which input should be routed to each display, control your Sky boxes, put the switch into standby or wake it up all without having to have a separate remote control at each TV. You will need to know the IP address of the HDMI switch on your network - and also the IP addresses of your Sky boxes.

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Pyramid Pi

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Pyramid Pi The official companion app for the Pyramid Pi series โ€“ including the all-new Pyramid Pi 4000. Manage your private router, VPN, and storage features from anywhere. Whether you're at home or on the move, the Pyramid Pi app makes setup and control easy, with a clean new interface built exclusively for Pyramid Pi devices. Key Features: - Easy Setup โ€“ Connect your Pyramid Pi over Wi-Fi or Ethernet in minutes - VPN Control โ€“ Use the built-in Pyramid VPN or connect to third-party VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN and more (WireGuard & OpenVPN supported) - Network Storage โ€“ Access files on connected USB drives or shared folders directly from the app - Advanced Controls โ€“ Access OpenWrt, LuCI, and other advanced tools without root - Device Management โ€“ Change your network name, view VPN status, reset your router, and more Compatible with: - Pyramid Pi - Pyramid Pi 4000 Note: This app is not compatible with Pyramid V1 devices. For V1, please use the original Pyramid app. For help and support, visit pyramidwifi.com or check the Help tab in the app.

Screenshots

FOURKAY Remote Control3 screens
Pyramid Pi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pyramid Pi at 12.0 against FOURKAY Remote Control's 16.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FOURKAY Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, Pyramid Pi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
FOURKAY Remote Control versus Pyramid Pi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFOURKAY Remote ControlPyramid Pi
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.212.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVertical State LtdPyramid WiFi Ltd

In-app purchases

None

FOURKAY Remote Control

No in-app purchases

None

Pyramid Pi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FOURKAY Remote Control free?
FOURKAY Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pyramid Pi free?
Pyramid Pi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FOURKAY Remote Control or Pyramid Pi have ads?
Neither FOURKAY Remote Control nor Pyramid Pi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FOURKAY Remote Control or Pyramid Pi?
FOURKAY Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pyramid Pi every 3 weeks. Most recently, FOURKAY Remote Control was updated on June 3, 2026 and Pyramid Pi on September 8, 2026.

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