# MOVAhome vs Monster Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monster Remote at 100% against MOVAhome's 27%. Monster Remote also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.1). MOVAhome's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (115 vs 19). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MOVAhome asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monster Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MOVAhome has 115 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of MOVAhome's written reviews are positive against 100% of Monster Remote's.

MOVAhome ships an update fortnightly, Monster Remote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MOVAhome | Monster Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movahome/id6499421624/reviews) | **[4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-remote/id6761391990/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **115** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 271 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [极净际远科技(苏州)有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848286119) | [Jan Sallads](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092355347) |

## What reviewers say

### MOVAhome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movahome/id6499421624)

Control your intelligent sweeping robot remotely, manage cleaning schedules, and customize cleaning zones. Monitor equipment status, set prohibited areas, and upgrade firmware with ease. Integrates with voice assistants for hands-free operation.

**Highlights:** Remote robot control, Customizable cleaning zones, Scheduled cleaning tasks, Map creation and editing, Prohibited area settings, Firmware upgrades, Voice assistant integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Monster Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-remote/id6761391990)

Control your compatible home gym machine wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust weight, mirror the machine's screen, and use voice commands for hands-free operation. Enhance your workouts with custom overlays and integrated content.

**Highlights:** Wireless remote control, Weight adjustment, Live screen mirroring, Tap and swipe control, Customizable workout overlays, Voice commands (Hot Mic, Siri, Alexa), Launch YouTube and websites on machine screen

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MOVAhome free?

MOVAhome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monster Remote free?

Monster Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MOVAhome or Monster Remote?

Monster Remote is rated higher. MOVAhome averages 3.1 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Monster Remote averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do MOVAhome or Monster Remote have ads?

Neither MOVAhome nor Monster Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MOVAhome or Monster Remote?

MOVAhome ships an update fortnightly, and Monster Remote every 10 days. Most recently, MOVAhome was updated on November 8, 2026 and Monster Remote on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*