Monster Remote vs Actually Here
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Actually Here
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Roll call, done in ten seconds, and it cannot be faked. Actually Here is attendance for university lectures and tutorials. You open a check-in window, and the phones actually in the room check themselves in over Bluetooth. No names read aloud. No sheet passed around. No accounts for students to create or forget. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a class and put the join code on the whiteboard. 2. Students install the app, enter the code, and type their name and student number once. 3. When you are ready, tap to open a check-in window. 4. Your phone broadcasts a one-time secret over Bluetooth. Phones in the room hear it and sign it with a key held in the device's secure hardware. 5. The roll fills itself, and you watch it happen live. PROOF, NOT HONESTY A check-in counts only if it carries the right secret from the right moment, signed by a known device. That secret existed only inside your check-in window, so a screenshot, a forwarded code, or a friend sitting across campus gets nowhere. Checking in a mate means physically handing over an unlocked phone — expensive, awkward, and it leaves traces the app flags for you. Valid check-ins need no confirmation from you. Only the anomalies ask for a human look. BUILT FOR TEACHING TEAMS • Promote tutors and co-instructors with one tap • Run parallel tutorials at the same time — check-ins sort themselves by session • Live roll while the class is in the room • Full-semester roster grid • Flags screen for the few records worth reviewing PRIVACY BY DESIGN • Students never create an account. Name and student number, once, on their own phone. • Signing keys are generated inside the device's secure hardware and never leave it. • Class data is end-to-end encrypted. Our servers hold ciphertext they cannot read. • Nothing leaves your device unless you export it. PRICING Free — everything above, for classes up to 20 students. Actually Here Unlimited (in-app purchase) — unlimited students per class, CSV export of your roster, and your tutors and co-instructors are covered by your subscription rather than needing their own. REQUIREMENTS • A device with Bluetooth LE • Bluetooth on and the app open on screen during check-in, on both the instructor's and the student's phone • Everyone in the same room (physical presence is the whole point) • An internet connection to submit check-ins From Selby Labs Pty Ltd Terms of Use: https://actuallyhere.selbylabs.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://actuallyhere.selbylabs.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Actually Here at every 2 days against Monster Remote's every 6 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Monster Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Actually Here sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Monster Remote ships an update every 6 days, Actually Here every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monster Remote | Actually Here |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Sallads | Selby Labs Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Monster Remote
- Unlock Premium$11.99
Actually Here
- English$39.991 Year
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