Comparison

Comet vs Monster Remote

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

Head to head
About

Comet

This AI-powered browser acts as a personal assistant, streamlining workflows and boosting focus. It offers unified AI search, instant context, and automation across websites for tasks like summarizing, shopping, and research. The assistant learns your habits to keep you organized and prevent lost tabs or inspiration.

Highlights
  • Unified AI search
  • Instant context and automation
  • Summarize, shop, schedule, research
  • Personalized AI assistant
  • Tab and inspiration organization
  • Workflow streamlining
Features
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Comet is an AI-powered browser that acts as a personal assistant and thinking partner. Boost your focus, streamline your workflow, and turn curiosity into momentum. · Unified AI search, instant context, and automation across every site. Summarize, shop, schedule, and research—directly in the browser. · Enjoy the web and let the AI assistant handle your chores · Do everything on your to-do list faster with Comet · Comet adapts to how you think and work, learning your habits to keep you organized. Never lose track of tabs or inspiration. Terms of Service: https://www.perplexity.ai/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy

About

Monster Remote

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
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Monster Remote is a wireless remote-control app for compatible home gym machines like the Speediance Gym Monster 1 & 2. Use your iPhone or iPad to control weight, open a live screen mirror, tap and swipe on the mirrored display, configure workout overlays, launch videos or websites on the machine screen, and trigger supported actions with Hot Mic voice commands, Siri Shortcuts, Alexa, and smart home integrations. Main features: • Quick weight control Turn weight on or off and increase or decrease the load in configurable steps. • Live Remote Mirror View the machine screen directly on your iPhone or iPad. • Tap and swipe control Use the mirrored screen like a remote touch display. Tap buttons, swipe through screens, and control supported areas from your device. • Workout overlays Show useful training information directly on the machine screen, including current exercise progress, cable position, bench angle, accessories, and recent set history. • Customizable overlay display Choose which overlay elements should be visible and adjust the overlay background, border, and transparency to match your workout view. (workout number, cable setting, bench angle, historical weight + reps for each exercise) • Recent set history Display previous set values for the current exercise so you can quickly compare your latest training performance without leaving the workout screen. • Hot Mic voice commands Control supported workout actions by voice without reaching for the machine screen. Use commands like weight on, weight off, heavier, lighter, weight to, start training, pause, skip rest, continue set, new set, new movement, spotter controls, training mode changes, accessory changes, and screen flip. • Bluetooth microphone support Use the built-in microphone, AirPods, or other compatible Bluetooth microphones and headsets for voice control. • YouTube on the machine screen Open YouTube videos on the GM display for workouts, tutorials, coaching content, or entertainment during training. • Websites on the machine screen Send websites to the machine display for training programs, timers, notes, instructions, or anything else you want available while working out. • Siri Shortcuts Trigger supported actions through Siri Shortcuts and personal automations. • Alexa support Control supported actions through Alexa voice routines and compatible automation setups. • Smart home integration Connect Monster Remote with your personal smart home workflows and automation scenes. • No extra hardware required Monster Remote works over your local network. No additional remote, bridge, hub, or dedicated hardware is required. • Wireless setup Connect to your supported machine over the local network after setup. • Clean workout-focused design Fast access to the controls you need without unnecessary clutter. Monster Remote is designed for users who want easier access to their training controls, especially during workouts where reaching the machine screen is inconvenient. Important: Monster Remote requires a compatible machine, local network access, and a completed wireless setup. Some features depend on the machine software version, screen state, voice setup, network quality, and device configuration. Network note: Monster Remote communicates with your machine over your local Wi-Fi network. For the best experience, use a stable connection and keep your iPhone or iPad on the same local network as your machine. Disclaimer: Monster Remote is an unofficial app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Speediance. Speediance and Gym Monster are trademarks or product names of their respective owners. Use at your own risk.

Screenshots

Comet4 screens
Monster Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monster Remote at 100% against Comet's 65%. Comet's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 19) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Comet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month and Monster Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Comet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comet has 7.8K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Comet's written reviews are positive against 100% of Monster Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Comet ships an update weekly, Monster Remote every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Comet versus Monster Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCometMonster Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.8K ratings) — better4.5 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.8K — better19
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size285 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPerplexity AI, Inc.Jan Sallads

Customer experience

Comet

All ratings7,804 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews471 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative23.4%

Monster Remote

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Comet

Subscriptions3
  • Perplexity Pro$20.001 Month
  • Perplexity Pro$200.001 Year
  • Perplexity Max$200.001 Month
1 purchases

Monster Remote

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$11.99

Questions

Is Comet free?
Comet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monster Remote free?
Monster Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Comet or Monster Remote?
Comet is rated higher. Comet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Monster Remote averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.
Do Comet or Monster Remote have ads?
Neither Comet nor Monster Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Comet or Monster Remote?
Comet ships an update weekly, and Monster Remote every 6 days. Most recently, Comet was updated on October 24, 2026 and Monster Remote on October 10, 2026.

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