# Remoto vs Remote Mate Setup

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Mate Setup at none against Remoto's 3. Remote Mate Setup also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 16.4). Remoto's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remoto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Remote Mate Setup asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Remoto against 5.0 for Remote Mate Setup. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remoto has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Remoto ships an update every 3 days, Remote Mate Setup every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remoto | Remote Mate Setup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoto-universal-tv-remote/id6768583161/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mate-setup/id6771605758/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YVN Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855605338) | [Anhui Huayu Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855732891) |

## What reviewers say

### Remoto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoto-universal-tv-remote/id6768583161)

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote without extra hardware. Control your smart TV, cast media, and mirror your screen using your Wi-Fi connection. Offers convenient features like a watch remote and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Screen mirroring, Media casting, Apple Watch remote, Home screen widgets, On-screen keyboard for search, App launching from phone

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remoto Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remoto Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Remoto Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Remote Mate Setup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mate-setup/id6771605758)

This application connects compatible physical remote controls to your smartphone via Bluetooth. It allows you to select the correct brand and model, then download the necessary control data from a cloud library to set up your remote quickly and easily.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connection for remote setup, Download control data from cloud library, Support for rare and legacy remote models, Guided setup process, Secure data transfer

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remoto free?

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

### Is Remote Mate Setup free?

Remote Mate Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remoto or Remote Mate Setup?

Remote Mate Setup is rated higher. Remoto averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Remote Mate Setup averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Remoto or Remote Mate Setup have ads?

Neither Remoto nor Remote Mate Setup shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remoto or Remote Mate Setup?

Remoto ships an update every 3 days, and Remote Mate Setup every 11 days. Most recently, Remoto was updated on November 9, 2026 and Remote Mate Setup on October 31, 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.*