# Alexa Control vs Remotely

The clearest difference is rating: Alexa Control at 5.0 against Remotely's 4.2. Alexa Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (26 vs 5). Remotely's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alexa Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Remotely sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alexa Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alexa Control has 26 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Alexa Control ships an update monthly, Remotely every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alexa Control | Remotely |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alexa-control-echo-commands/id6759321952/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotely-universal-remote/id6774462743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RICHARD JAMES STEPHENS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878087602) | [Kaushik Mayani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815955531) |

## What reviewers say

### Alexa Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alexa-control-echo-commands/id6759321952)

Enhance your smart speaker experience with this app. It offers guided setup, voice translation for commands, and tools to create custom instructions for your smart home devices.

**Highlights:** Seamless device setup guidance, Smart voice translation for commands, Extensive library of voice commands, Custom command creation tool, Prioritized customer support, Customizable app interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Pass Month | $0.99 | per month |
| VIP Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Access Plus | $39.99 | per year |


### Remotely

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotely-universal-remote/id6774462743)

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Easily control popular TV brands over Wi-Fi, navigate with a touchpad, and use keyboard input for faster typing. Unlock all features and remove ads with a premium upgrade.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi Smart TV control, Automatic TV detection, Touchpad navigation, Keyboard input, App and channel launching, Voice search support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Free | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alexa Control free?

Alexa Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remotely free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alexa Control or Remotely?

Alexa Control is rated higher. Alexa Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Remotely averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Alexa Control or Remotely have ads?

Remotely shows ads; Alexa Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alexa Control or Remotely?

Alexa Control ships an update monthly, and Remotely every 2 days. Most recently, Alexa Control was updated on October 2, 2026 and Remotely on October 7, 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.*