Comparison

Remote Control for HomeKit vs VistoBuild

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

Head to head
About

Remote Control for HomeKit

Control your smart home devices like air conditioners, lamps, and speakers from your phone. Adjust settings like temperature, color, and brightness with a user-friendly interface. Seamlessly integrate and manage your connected home.

Highlights
  • Control air conditioners
  • Adjust smart lamps
  • Manage speakers
  • Seamless smart home integration
  • Customizable settings
Features
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Remote Control for HomeKit puts complete control of your smart home devices right in your pocket. Effortlessly manage air conditioners, smart lamps, speakers, and more with a beautifully designed interface optimized for your smart home. Key Features: - Control air conditioners with temperature, modes, and timer shutdown - Adjust smart lamps for color, brightness, and auto-off timer - Manage speakers for volume and playback control - Seamless integration with smart home ecosystem Transform your living space into a smart home with Remote Control for HomeKit — simple, powerful control for your connected devices. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. By using this app, you consent to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AV8qCpqTZBslQXqKYt8Mi7dsppxoSDpY7RG9um6dO8Y/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1utxLqWKzLxdhd5CPlvP38vDAKejhVrlIADZP0BB01oU/edit?usp=sharing

About

VistoBuild

Create a secure, digital record of your home's contents and structure. This documentation helps you prove ownership, protect your assets, and recover them in case of loss. It's designed to be insurance-ready.

Highlights
  • Digital home twin creation
  • Secure asset record
  • Insurance-ready documentation
  • Proof of ownership
  • Asset recovery support
Features
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YOUR HOME IS ONE OF YOUR BIGGEST INVESTMENTS. PROTECT IT. What if you had to prove everything you owned tomorrow? From furniture and electronics to renovations and valuable possessions, your home represents years of investment. But if something unexpected happens, would you have the documentation you need? MEET VISTOBUILD — THE SMARTER WAY TO DOCUMENT, ORGANIZE, AND PROTECT YOUR HOME AND EVERYTHING IN IT. VistoBuild makes it easy to create a secure digital record of your property, belongings, and improvements, all in one place. WHY HOMEOWNERS LOVE VISTOBUILD PROTECT WHAT MATTERS Create a detailed digital inventory of your home's contents, including furniture, appliances, electronics, artwork, and other valuable possessions. BE PREPARED FOR THE UNEXPECTED Fire, flooding, theft, and other unexpected events can happen without warning. Having an organized record of your belongings can make documenting losses and preparing insurance claims easier. DOCUMENT YOUR HOME IN MINUTES Simply take photos, add descriptions, and organize your belongings. Build a detailed digital record of your home at your own pace. KEEP EVERYTHING ORGANIZED Store important information about your property, belongings, renovations, and improvements in one convenient place. CREATE INSURANCE-READY REPORTS Generate organized documentation to help support insurance claims and maintain a record of your home's contents. YOUR HOME. YOUR BELONGINGS. YOUR DIGITAL RECORD. Whether you're a new homeowner, renovating your property, or simply want greater peace of mind, VistoBuild helps you stay organized and prepared. Don't wait until something happens to wish you'd documented everything. START YOUR 7-DAY FREE TRIAL Download VistoBuild today and start creating your home's digital record. Free to download. Subscription required to activate the seven-day free trial. Unless canceled, the subscription automatically renews at the selected plan's price after the trial ends. VISTOBUILD — DOCUMENTED TODAY. PROTECTED FOR TOMORROW. Terms of Use: https://vistobuild.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://vistobuild.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Remote Control for HomeKit4 screens
VistoBuild4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VistoBuild at weekly against Remote Control for HomeKit's every 2 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Remote Control for HomeKit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and VistoBuild sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Remote Control for HomeKit against 5.0 for VistoBuild. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control for HomeKit ships an update every 2 months, VistoBuild weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Remote Control for HomeKit versus VistoBuild: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for HomeKitVistoBuild
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings55
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHomeFlow LabsVistoBuild, Inc.

Customer experience

Remote Control for HomeKit

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VistoBuild

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Remote Control for HomeKit

Subscriptions10
  • Manage speakers$5.997 Days
  • Seamless integration3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Remote Control for HomeKit3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • HomeKit|Smart Home Remote3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Remote for HomeKit3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Control air conditioners$7.997 Days
  • Adjust smart lamps for color$9.997 Days
  • HomeKit Remote for Smart Home$19.991 Year
  • HomeKit Remote Control$29.991 Year
  • HomeKit Controller・Smart Home$39.991 Year
5 purchases

VistoBuild

Subscriptions2
  • VistoBuild Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • VistoBuild Yearly7 Days trial$159.991 Year
One-time3
  • 50 Assets Pack$29.00
  • 300 Assets Pack$79.00
  • Unlimited Assets Unlock$149.00

Questions

Is Remote Control for HomeKit free?
Remote Control for HomeKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VistoBuild free?
VistoBuild is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control for HomeKit or VistoBuild?
Remote Control for HomeKit and VistoBuild are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Remote Control for HomeKit or VistoBuild have ads?
Neither Remote Control for HomeKit nor VistoBuild shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for HomeKit or VistoBuild?
Remote Control for HomeKit ships an update every 2 months, and VistoBuild weekly. Most recently, Remote Control for HomeKit was updated on November 8, 2026 and VistoBuild on November 5, 2026.

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