Remote Assistant by Remote vs Phone Assistant Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Remote Assistant by Remote
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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/
Phone Assistant Link
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Phone Assistant Link is the advanced Apple Screen Time bridge for Home Assistant: app groups, daily limits, remote blocking, usage tracking and powerful automations. Fast, private control built around your routines. Control App Groups Create groups for social media, entertainment, games, work, bedtime and more. Block or allow them directly from Home Assistant. Smart Home Automations Connect app restrictions to your existing Home Assistant entities. Block distracting apps during bedtime, family time or pair with Health Assistant Link and block apps until you reach your health goals each day! Daily Usage Limits Set daily limits for each group and expose limit, usage and restriction status to Home Assistant. Screen Time Insights Track selected apps and groups inside Phone Assistant Link, with approximate daily usage sent to Home Assistant in privacy-preserving increments. Temporary Controls Temporarily allow or block a group from Home Assistant without changing its normal configuration. Live Activities Optionally show currently blocked groups on your Lock Screen in one consolidated Live Activity. Private by Design Your Apple Screen Time selections and private tokens remain on your iPhone. Home Assistant receives only the names, settings, restriction states and approximate usage required for the entities you configure. Built for Home Assistant Phone Assistant Link works with the Life Assistant Bridge custom integration and supports multiple phones, app groups and Screen Time entities. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Remote Assistant by Remote at 13.0 against Phone Assistant Link's 17.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Remote Assistant by Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Phone Assistant Link sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Remote Assistant by Remote | Phone Assistant Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Looking4Cache UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) | Greg Thomas |
In-app purchases
Remote Assistant by Remote
- Remote Access - 3 Months7 Days trial$2.993 Months
- Remote Access - 1 Year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Phone Assistant Link
- Phone Assistant Link Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Phone Assistant Link Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Questions
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