Comparison

Remotely Pro vs HotspotCheck

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

Head to head
About

Remotely Pro

This app provides a professional SSH and Telnet terminal client with advanced network diagnostic tools and hidden camera detection. It offers secure workspaces, multi-session support, and a customizable interface for remote access and security checks.

Highlights
  • Workspaces for saving session setups
  • Keychain security for sensitive data
  • Advanced network scanning and device discovery
  • Hidden camera detection (WiFi, Bluetooth, IR)
  • Unlimited simultaneous SSH/Telnet sessions
  • 20+ network diagnostic tools
  • Customizable terminal themes and fonts
Features
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Professional SSH and Telnet terminal with workspaces, 20+ network diagnostic tools, and hidden camera detection! Remotely Pro turns your iPhone and iPad into a powerful remote access client and security toolkit. WORKSPACES - SAVE ENTIRE SESSION SETUPS • Save all sessions with one click • Auto-connect all sessions on restore • Passwords encrypted in iOS Keychain (optional) • Switch between configurations instantly KEYCHAIN SECURITY All sensitive data protected by system-level encryption: • SSH/Telnet passwords encrypted in iOS Keychain • SSH private keys securely stored • Workspace credentials auto-connect (optional) • Zero plain text - no passwords in preferences • Automatic cleanup when connections deleted ADVANCED NETWORK SCANNING • Service detection with banner grabbing • OS fingerprinting using TTL analysis and port patterns • Enhanced device discovery with model, manufacturer, firmware, MAC • Smart recognition: SSH, HTTP, FTP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and more SECURITY SCANNER - DETECT HIDDEN CAMERAS • WiFi network scan - find suspicious cameras and recording devices • Bluetooth device scan - detect wireless spy devices • IR camera detector - spot infrared LEDs from night vision cameras (works in darkness) • Camera port scanner - scan for RTSP, HTTP streaming ports • Network service discovery - identify surveillance devices Perfect for hotel rooms, Airbnb rentals, changing rooms. All scans local with zero data collection. MULTI-SESSION SUPPORT • Unlimited simultaneous SSH/Telnet sessions with tabs • Visual connection status badges • Drag-and-drop session reordering • Split view on iPad - two sessions side-by-side • Quick reconnect and session duplication PROFESSIONAL TERMINAL • Full PTY support for interactive shells • Terminal types: xterm, xterm-256color, VT100, VT220 • ANSI color support with escape codes • Adjustable dimensions (40-200 cols, 10-60 rows) • Scroll buffer up to 10,000 lines • Command history and search • Control characters: Ctrl+C, Ctrl+D, Tab, Esc • Export sessions or share • Multi-line paste warnings 20+ NETWORK TOOLS Wake on LAN, WiFi Info, AirPlay Discovery, LAN Scanner with Bonjour, IP Calculator, Device Discovery, ISP Info, Speed Test, Service Detection, OS Fingerprinting, Native Traceroute and Whois, plus: Ping, DNS, Port Scanner, HTTP/HTTPS Check, SSL Inspector, MTU Discovery, and more. CUSTOMIZABLE INTERFACE • iPhone: Clean tab bar for one-handed use • iPad: Professional collapsible sidebar with full-screen layouts • 9 terminal themes: Classic Green, Dracula, Solarized, Monokai, Nord, Ocean, Gruvbox, Tomorrow Night • 5 monospace fonts, sizes 8-24pt • Light and dark mode SAVED CONNECTIONS • Bookmark frequently used servers • Save passwords securely in Keychain (optional) • SSH key authentication support • Visual indicators for saved credentials PROTOCOLS • SSH with password and SSH key authentication • Telnet with full emulation • IPv6 support • Auto-reconnect with configurable timeout (10-120s) • Compression for cellular connections IDEAL FOR System admins, network engineers, developers, IT pros, DevOps engineers, security professionals, travelers, privacy-conscious users. PRIVACY & SECURITY Direct connections - no data through our servers. iOS Keychain encryption. All scans run locally with no tracking, no data collection, no information sent to servers. Camera for IR detection only, no capture. Bluetooth for local scanning only. Manage your infrastructure and protect your privacy with the most comprehensive terminal and security scanner on iOS!

About

HotspotCheck

Features
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HotspotCheck helps you understand the Wi-Fi network you are connected to right now — before you log in, pay, work, or share anything sensitive. It is a defensive, educational safety advisor built for iPhone: you choose when to scan, you see plain-English results, and you decide what to do next. Whether you are at a café, hotel, airport, Airbnb, campus, office, or home, HotspotCheck turns visible network signals into a clear safety score, practical findings, and context-aware recommendations. It is designed to build confidence through transparency — not fear. WHAT HOTSPOTCHECK CHECKS When you tap "Check this Wi-Fi", HotspotCheck runs user-initiated checks on the network you are already using. Depending on permissions and what iOS exposes, your report may include: • Wi-Fi name and security type (where iOS allows) • Gateway and DNS posture • Captive portal and login-page behaviour • TLS and certificate consistency across Wi-Fi vs mobile data • Visible devices and services on the local network (Bonjour/mDNS) • Router and smart-home exposure indicators • DNS rebinding and interception-style risk signals • Plain-language limitations so you know what could not be verified Every scan ends with a safety score, ranked findings, recommendations tailored to your situation, and an honest list of what the app could and could not see. BUILT FOR REAL-WORLD SITUATIONS Choose a context — Home, Work, University, Hotel, Café, Airport, Airbnb, or Other — and HotspotCheck adjusts its guidance to match how you are likely using the network. Travel and public Wi-Fi get stronger caution; home scans focus on router hygiene and device exposure. Learn as you go with built-in explanations of common Wi-Fi risks: captive portals, client isolation, suspicious DNS, visible printers and cameras, and more. PRIVACY-FIRST BY DESIGN • Scans run on your iPhone — no developer backend for your scan data • No ads and no third-party analytics SDK • Scan history stays on your device unless you export it • Delete your latest report or wipe all history from Settings • Optional PDF export with redaction for sharing HotspotCheck requests Local Network access only when you start a scan, and Location (While Using the App) only where iOS requires it to show the current Wi-Fi name. You stay in control. FREE TO TRY, SIMPLE TO UNLOCK Your first 3 full Wi-Fi checks are free — including the complete report, export, recommendations, and local history. After that, choose: • Annual access — unlimited scans while your subscription is active • Lifetime unlock — one-time purchase, no renewal Both unlock unlimited full scans, detailed reports, scan history, PDF export, and advanced checklists for travel and home networks. EXPORT AND SHARE Generate a PDF report to keep for your records or share with someone helping you troubleshoot a network. Reports summarise findings, evidence, recommendations, and limitations in one readable document. IMPORTANT — EDUCATIONAL TOOL HotspotCheck is for learning and awareness. It is not a penetration test, professional security audit, or guarantee of safety. Scores and labels reflect what can be observed from your iPhone on that network at that moment. Hidden risks may still exist. Always use your own judgment before entering passwords, banking details, or confidential work information. HotspotCheck does not crack passwords, exploit routers, scan unrelated Wi-Fi networks, or run hidden background scans. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with iOS 17 or later • An active Wi-Fi connection to check Subscriptions are governed by our Terms of Use and Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA) for licensed applications: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remotely Pro4 screens
HotspotCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remotely Pro at none against HotspotCheck's 2. Remotely Pro also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. HotspotCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Remotely Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remotely Pro ships an update every 10 days, HotspotCheck every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remotely Pro versus HotspotCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemotely ProHotspotCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperERLEND JOHNSRUD VAAGEHassan Chizari

In-app purchases

None

Remotely Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HotspotCheck

Subscriptions1
  • Annual access$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime unlock$9.99

Questions

Is Remotely Pro free?
Remotely Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HotspotCheck free?
HotspotCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remotely Pro or HotspotCheck have ads?
Neither Remotely Pro nor HotspotCheck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remotely Pro or HotspotCheck?
Remotely Pro ships an update every 10 days, and HotspotCheck every 4 months. Most recently, Remotely Pro was updated on November 5, 2026 and HotspotCheck on November 10, 2026.

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