Comparison

Remote Assistant by Remote vs Barcode Scanner and Reader +++

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

Head to head
About

Remote Assistant by Remote

Features
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Remote Assistant lets you access your Home Assistant interface from anywhere โ€“ no VPN or static IP required. A secure SSH tunnel connects your system to the Remote-RED servers, allowing you to conveniently reach your dashboard via the app. Remote Assistant is a paid service from Remote-RED, an app that has already helped thousands of Node-RED users to use their dashboard on the go. It's a lean, simple and affordable solution if you just want to access Home Assistant from the internet. It doesn't have the functionality of the Home Assistant app or Home Assistant Cloud and doesn't aim to. Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Barcode Scanner and Reader +++

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Scan, generate, and organize QR codes and barcodes swiftly and effortlessly using our comprehensive all-in-one QR toolkit app. Whether you want to read links, join Wi-Fi networks, exchange contact information, or produce personalized QR codes, the app delivers speedy and practical tools for daily tasks. Quickly detect a wide variety of QR code and barcode types, such as web addresses, plain text, contact details, email addresses, Wi-Fi login information, phone numbers, and many others. Every scan is automatically stored in your history log, allowing you to easily return to previously captured content anytime you need it. Build your own QR codes for websites, messages, emails, SMS, contacts, or wireless networks in just a couple of taps. Preview the created codes and conveniently share or export them straight from the app. Key Features: Rapid QR code and barcode detection Instant creation of custom QR codes Broad support for links, Wi-Fi networks, contacts, text, and additional formats Scan history with automatically saved entries Simple sharing and export capabilities Sleek and intuitive user interface Built for regular personal and professional use The free version provides basic scanning, QR code generation, and limited access to scan history. Premium unlocks unlimited QR code creation, wider format compatibility, and full scan history management. Subscriptions & In-App Purchases: Weekly โ€” $4.99 Monthly โ€” $12.99 Yearly โ€” $39.99 Lifetime โ€” $59.99 Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your device settings. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MckejsISpCz2FXk9eP7jBVCSEx-6X9ti-fLRvM1IKa4/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote Assistant by Remote2 screens
Barcode Scanner and Reader +++4 screens

Verdict

The call

Remote Assistant by Remote and Barcode Scanner and Reader +++ are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Remote Assistant by Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Barcode Scanner and Reader +++ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Remote Assistant by Remote versus Barcode Scanner and Reader +++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Assistant by RemoteBarcode Scanner and Reader +++
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLooking4Cache UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)ACRO DA VINCI IN KANARIT , LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote Assistant by Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Remote Access - 3 Months7 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • Remote Access - 1 Year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
5 purchases

Barcode Scanner and Reader +++

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Remote Assistant by Remote free?
Remote Assistant by Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Scanner and Reader +++ free?
Barcode Scanner and Reader +++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Assistant by Remote or Barcode Scanner and Reader +++ have ads?
Neither Remote Assistant by Remote nor Barcode Scanner and Reader +++ shows ads.

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