Comparison

Novastar H Series Control vs Smart AC Remote Controller

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

Head to head
About

Novastar H Series Control

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H Control is an independent professional control surface for compatible NovaStar H Series video processors on your local network. Connect directly over Wi-Fi and manage H2, H5, H9, H15 and H20 processors without a cloud account or remote server. ESSENTIAL OPERATOR CONTROLS β€’ Adjust and permanently save screen brightness when supported β€’ Freeze and restore outputs β€’ Activate or restore blackout with press-and-hold protection β€’ View and recall existing presets β€’ Select existing layers and switch their input sources β€’ Monitor device, screen, input and connection status PROGRAMMING WORKSPACE View screen layouts and work with existing layers, including position, size and source assignment when supported by the processor firmware and installed cards. CUSTOM SHORTCUTS Build your own control deck with quick actions for presets, freeze, blackout, brightness, screens, layers and sources. SAFE BY DESIGN A global control lock prevents accidental commands. Offline processors keep their last known state visible but never queue actions. Commands that time out are not repeated automatically. LICENSING Start the complete 5-day trial manually. There is no automatic charge. After the trial, Demo Mode remains available without limits and real processor connections require the one-time Full Unlock purchase. PRIVACY H Control collects no data and includes no analytics or advertising. Processor profiles stay on your device and OpenAPI credentials are protected by the iOS Keychain. Requires iOS or iPadOS 17 or later and NovaStar H Series firmware V1.9.9.2 or later. Available features vary by firmware, installed cards and OpenAPI support. Compatible with NovaStar H Series. H Control is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by NovaStar.

About

Smart AC Remote Controller

Features
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ACRemote turns your iPhone into an elegant remote for your Apple HomeKit-compatible air conditioners. No more lost remotes and dull apps: control your comfort from a screen designed like a true premium object, with a large living dial and refined animations. FULL CONTROL - Turn your air conditioners on or off - Set the temperature with your finger on a large tactile dial - Switch modes: cool, heat, automatic (depending on your device) - Adjust fan speed and swing - The screen reflects your air conditioner's real state ONE-TAP COMFORT SCENES Create comfort scenes and apply them with a single tap. "Night," "Cool," "Eco"… or your own: each scene sets temperature, mode and fan speed at once. Your comfort, without thinking. A DESIGN THAT STANDS OUT - A premium remote, light or dark to your taste - A light / dark / automatic theme across the whole app - Fluid animations and satisfying haptic feedback SIMPLE AND AUTOMATIC ACRemote automatically detects the air conditioners already set up in Apple's Home app. No complicated setup: they appear, you control them. RESPECT FOR YOUR PRIVACY - No account to create - No data sent to our servers (we don't have any) - No ads, no trackers - Everything stays on your device, through Apple HomeKit COMPATIBILITY ACRemote works with Apple HomeKit-compatible air conditioners, previously added in the Home app. If your air conditioner is HomeKit-compatible, it will work with ACRemote. Support for more brands and features is coming in future updates. ACRemote Pro The free version lets you control one air conditioner (on/off). Upgrade to ACRemote Pro to control multiple air conditioners, unlock full control (temperature, mode, fan speed, swing) and unlimited scenes. Available as a monthly or yearly subscription (with a free trial), or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Download ACRemote and rediscover the pleasure of adjusting your air conditioning. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Novastar H Series Control4 screens
Smart AC Remote Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart AC Remote Controller at none against Novastar H Series Control's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Novastar H Series Control sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Smart AC Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Novastar H Series Control versus Smart AC Remote Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNovastar H Series ControlSmart AC Remote Controller
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAron ScolaroBRAHIM OUFKIR

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Novastar H Series Control

One-time2
  • 5-day TrialFree
  • H Control Full Unlock$19.99
None

Smart AC Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Novastar H Series Control free?
Novastar H Series Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart AC Remote Controller free?
Smart AC Remote Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Novastar H Series Control or Smart AC Remote Controller have ads?
Neither Novastar H Series Control nor Smart AC Remote Controller shows ads.

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