Comparison

Open Pi vs Remo

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

Head to head
About

Open Pi

Manage your Raspberry Pi devices remotely without cloud services. Monitor system health, control Docker, run commands, transfer files, and manage GPIO from a modern, privacy-focused interface.

Highlights
  • Real-time system monitoring
  • SSH terminal access
  • Docker container management
  • GPIO control
  • File manager
  • Wake-on-LAN Helper
  • Remote system actions
Features
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Direct, local, and private Raspberry Pi management. Open Pi lets you monitor system health, manage Docker containers, and run SSH commands on your Raspberry Pi right from your phone. No cloud servers, accounts, or subscriptions. Built for homelabs, self-hosting, IoT projects, and software development. Key Features • System Health: Real-time CPU, RAM, storage, and temperature metrics • Docker Management: View, start, stop, and restart containers • Terminal: Secure SSH command-line access over local network or VPN • File Manager: Direct file uploads and downloads • GPIO Control: Monitor and toggle pins • Auto-Discovery: Detect devices automatically on local networks • System Actions: Wake-on-LAN helper, remote reboot, and alerts Privacy • Native SSH connection with no background agents • No accounts, tracking, or telemetry • Local-first architecture with zero subscriptions • All data stays on your local network

About

Remo

Transform your iPhone into a smart remote for Samsung Tizen and Hisense VIDAA TVs. Control your TV with a D-pad, touchpad, keyboard, and app launcher, all over your home Wi-Fi. Wake your TV remotely and manage multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Touchpad and keyboard input
  • App launcher for smart TVs
  • Wake-on-LAN functionality
  • Control multiple TVs
  • No account required
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote for Samsung, LG, Hisense and Android TV. Connect over Wi-Fi and control your TV with a full remote, touchpad, keyboard and app launcher — no account or cloud required. CONNECT IN SECONDS Open Remo, tap Scan, and your TV appears automatically. Tap to connect and start controlling — everything happens directly over your local Wi-Fi network. FULL REMOTE CONTROL Use a responsive D-pad with volume, channel, source, playback and navigation controls. Everything you need, without the clutter of a physical remote. TOUCHPAD MODE Swipe anywhere on your iPhone to navigate your TV like a laptop trackpad. Tap to click. On supported Samsung TVs, Remo can control the on-screen pointer for fast navigation through the browser and Smart Hub. KEYBOARD Search and type directly from your iPhone keyboard. Enter searches, URLs, passwords and other text without navigating an on-screen keyboard one letter at a time. APP LAUNCHER Open supported apps installed on your TV directly from Remo. Launch Netflix, YouTube, Disney+ and more without scrolling through your TV menu. WAKE ON LAN Turn supported TVs on remotely when Wake-on-LAN is available. No need to get up and find the physical remote. MULTIPLE TVs Control every supported TV in your home from one app. Give each TV a name and emoji so you always know which room you're controlling. SUPPORTED BRANDS Remo works with Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Hisense VIDAA, and Android TV / Google TV devices. Available features may vary by model. COMPATIBILITY Samsung Tizen and LG webOS are fully supported. Hisense VIDAA works on models up to roughly 2024 — Hisense tightened local control in 2025 firmware, and newer sets may not respond. Please confirm your TV works during the free trial before you subscribe. PRIVACY FIRST No account. No sign-up. Remote-control traffic stays on your local network between your iPhone and TV. We collect only anonymous usage statistics to improve the app — no personal data, no identifiers, and nothing is sold. PREMIUM All advanced features are included in a 3-day free trial. After the trial, choose a Monthly plan or unlock everything forever with a one-time purchase. No login. No ads. No personal data. Just control. Having trouble connecting? Make sure your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. On Samsung TVs, tap "Allow" in the dialog that appears on the TV screen the first time you connect. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Open Pi4 screens
Remo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remo at 5.0 against Open Pi's 4.5. Remo also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Open Pi's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Open Pi sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Remo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Open Pi ships an update weekly, Remo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Open Pi versus Remo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen PiRemo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem SvitelskyiMihail Prisacaru

Customer experience

Open Pi

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Remo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Open Pi

One-time2
  • Single (Lifetime)$5.99
  • Family (Lifetime)$12.99
2 purchases

Remo

Subscriptions1
  • Remo monthly subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime subscription$14.99

Questions

Is Open Pi free?
Open Pi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remo free?
Remo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Open Pi or Remo?
Remo is rated higher. Open Pi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Remo averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Open Pi or Remo have ads?
Neither Open Pi nor Remo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Open Pi or Remo?
Open Pi ships an update weekly, and Remo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Open Pi was updated on October 29, 2026 and Remo on October 23, 2026.

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