# AC remote vs ESP AC Remote

The clearest difference is rating: AC remote at 4.4 against ESP AC Remote's 1.0. AC remote also leads on ratings volume (119 vs 1). ESP AC Remote's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AC remote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ESP AC Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AC remote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AC remote has 119 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AC remote ships an update every 2 weeks, ESP AC Remote daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AC remote | ESP AC Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote-aircon-control/id6744858459/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-ac-remote/id6779399288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ALCHE CLUB COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742104127) | [W2S SOLUTION LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701381319) |

## What reviewers say

### AC remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote-aircon-control/id6744858459)

Transform your smartphone into a universal air conditioner remote. Control temperature, modes, and timers for various brands remotely via Wi-Fi. Offers smart scheduling and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Control AC without physical remote, Supports multiple AC units, Auto-detects compatible ACs, Works with major AC brands, Control temperature, mode, fan speed, swing, timer, Smart scheduling for energy saving, Clean and easy-to-use interface

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### ESP AC Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-ac-remote/id6779399288)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium yearly | $22.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AC remote free?

AC remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ESP AC Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AC remote or ESP AC Remote?

AC remote is rated higher. AC remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while ESP AC Remote averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AC remote or ESP AC Remote have ads?

Both AC remote and ESP AC Remote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AC remote or ESP AC Remote?

AC remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and ESP AC Remote daily. Most recently, AC remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and ESP AC Remote on October 24, 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.*