OpenHome vs Anyware Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenHome
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OpenHome is a voice AI speaker you actually own. This companion app handles setup and gives you full control over your DevKit. Setup your DevKit in minutes Scan for nearby OpenHome devices over Bluetooth. Connect your DevKit to WiFi with real-time signal strength indicators. Audio confirmations let you know each step succeeded. Sign in with Google to link your OpenHome account and sync your API key to the device automatically. Control your device Switch between Personalities you've built on app.openhome.com. Adjust speaker volume. Update WiFi credentials when you move locations. Restart your agent without touching the hardware. Built for tinkerers and developers OpenHome is open-source voice AI infrastructure. Bring your own speech providers. Build custom Abilities that call APIs, control IoT devices, or run multi-step workflows. This app is your remote control for hardware you own and software you configure. What you need An OpenHome DevKit (Raspberry Pi Zero 2W or better running OpenHome OS), a Bluetooth speaker, a USB microphone, and an OpenHome account at app.openhome.com. Questions? Contact support@openhome.com
Anyware Remote Control
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Run Claude Code locally, control it from your phone. Start sessions on your laptop, monitor and interact from anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Anyware Remote Control at 3 against OpenHome's 1. Anyware Remote Control also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | OpenHome | Anyware Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OpenHome Technologies Inc. | Mohamed Habib |
In-app purchases
OpenHome
No in-app purchases
Anyware Remote Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is OpenHome free?
Is Anyware Remote Control free?
Do OpenHome or Anyware Remote Control have ads?
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