Comparison

AC Remote vs AC Remote Controller

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

Head to head
About

AC Remote

Control compatible Wi-Fi air conditioners remotely from your iPhone. Manage temperature, mode, and fan speed for multiple units. Requires Wi-Fi or HomeKit connection; does not support infrared-only units.

Highlights
  • Remote AC control via Wi-Fi
  • HomeKit integration
  • Manage multiple air conditioners
  • Adjust temperature, mode, fan speed
  • Set off timer
  • Find compatible devices
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Control your compatible Wi-Fi air conditioner from your iPhone on your home network, or through Apple HomeKit. BEFORE YOU SUBSCRIBE Your air conditioner must be connected to Wi-Fi or HomeKit. Infrared-only units are not supported, and iPhone cannot send IR signals. This app does not replace an IR remote. WORKS WITH - Apple HomeKit accessories - Gree, Midea, Daikin and Tuya-based Wi-Fi devices on the same network - Some Tuya and newer Midea devices require a key or token to pair Compatibility varies by model. KEY FEATURES - Control temperature, mode, fan speed and swing, where your device supports them - Manage multiple air conditioners in one app - Find compatible devices on your Wi-Fi network - Set an off timer - Clean, simple interface SUBSCRIPTION AC Remote offers Weekly, Monthly and Yearly subscriptions that remove ads and unlock all features. The price and billing period are shown on the purchase screen in your local currency before you confirm. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://alcheclub.co/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://alcheclub.co/privacy-policy/

About

AC Remote Controller

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your air conditioners. Effortlessly discover, control, and automate climate settings across your home with intuitive scheduling and room-based organization.

Highlights
  • Universal AC control
  • Automatic device discovery
  • HomeKit and Matter support
  • Intuitive interface with thermal design
  • Customizable schedules and routines
  • Room-based organization
  • One-tap presets
Features
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AC Remote turns your iPhone into a beautiful, precise controller for every air conditioner in your home. Discover, control, and automate, all from one elegant app. EVERY AC, ONE APP Bring all your air conditioners together in a single, beautifully designed interface — bedroom, living room, office, kitchen, every room you need to keep comfortable. DISCOVER DEVICES IN ONE TAP Scan your network and AC Remote finds compatible smart air conditioners, IR bridges, and smart hubs automatically. No fiddling with IP addresses or pairing codes. WORKS WITH STANDARD PROTOCOLS • Apple HomeKit accessories • Matter accessories • Wi-Fi smart air conditioners • IR bridges and infrared blasters on your local network A REMOTE THAT'S ACTUALLY INTUITIVE • Set temperature with a satisfying dial • Switch between Cool, Heat, Auto, Dry, and Fan • Adjust fan speed and swing • Beautiful "Thermal" design that adapts to mode and temperature — cool blues when cooling, warm oranges when heating SCHEDULES & ROUTINES THAT RUN THEMSELVES • Sleep Mode: cool to 22° every night • Good Morning: wake to a perfectly cool bedroom • Weekend Cooldown: just on Saturdays and Sundays • Quick Cool: 30-minute boost when you walk in ONE-TAP PRESETS Save your favorite settings — Goodnight, Quick Cool, Away — and trigger them with a single tap. ORGANIZED BY ROOM Group your ACs by room (Bedroom, Living Room, Office, Kitchen) and control the climate in each space with ease. LOCALIZED IN 13 LANGUAGES English, Arabic, Chinese (Hong Kong), Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Portugal), Spanish, and Turkish. AC REMOTE PRO AC Remote Pro is required to send commands to your devices. It includes: • Unlimited AC devices • Unlimited schedules and routines • Custom one-tap presets • All future updates Subscription options: • Weekly: $2.99 / week • Annual: $19.99 / year — includes a 3-day free trial Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. PRIVACY-FIRST AC Remote talks directly to your devices over your local network. We don't track what you do at home. Privacy Policy: https://appfusionutilities.com/acremote/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://appfusionutilities.com/acremote/terms_of_use.html We'd love to hear from you. Reach out via the Contact link in Settings, and stay cool.

Screenshots

AC Remote4 screens
AC Remote Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AC Remote Controller at none against AC Remote's shown. AC Remote Controller also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). AC Remote's advantage is ratings volume (120 vs 29). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. AC Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and AC Remote Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AC Remote Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 120 and 29 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AC Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, AC Remote Controller fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AC Remote versus AC Remote Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAC RemoteAC Remote Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (120 ratings)4.8 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings120 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALCHE CLUB COMPANY LIMITEDSuna Ordulu

Customer experience

AC Remote

All ratings120 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

AC Remote Controller

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AC Remote

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$7.997 Days
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  • Premium Monthly Trial3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly Trial3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99
2 purchases

AC Remote Controller

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is AC Remote free?
AC Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AC Remote Controller free?
AC Remote Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AC Remote or AC Remote Controller?
AC Remote Controller is rated higher. AC Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while AC Remote Controller averages 4.8 from 29 ratings.
Do AC Remote or AC Remote Controller have ads?
AC Remote shows ads; AC Remote Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, AC Remote or AC Remote Controller?
AC Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and AC Remote Controller fortnightly. Most recently, AC Remote was updated on November 12, 2026 and AC Remote Controller on November 13, 2026.

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