Comparison

AC Remote Free vs AC Remote

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

Head to head
About

AC Remote Free

Control compatible air conditioners directly from your Apple Home devices. Adjust power, temperature, modes, and fan speed, set timers, and receive maintenance reminders. Offers weather-aware guidance and clear command feedback.

Highlights
  • Control power, temperature, mode, and fan speed
  • Find compatible climate devices in Apple Home
  • View connection status and manage multiple rooms
  • Set shutoff timers and comfort schedules
  • Receive filter maintenance reminders
  • Weather-aware temperature guidance
Features
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Take control of your comfort with Remote AC—a simple, modern controller for compatible air conditioners in Apple Home. Adjust your AC without searching for the physical remote. Remote AC brings essential controls, device status, timers, comfort insights, and maintenance reminders together in one calm, easy-to-use app. KEY FEATURES • Control power, temperature, operating mode, fan speed, and swing • Find compatible climate devices already connected to Apple Home • View connection status and manage multiple rooms • Set convenient shutoff timers • Organize and review comfort schedules • Get weather-aware temperature guidance powered by Apple Weather • Track filter maintenance with helpful reminders • Choose Celsius or Fahrenheit • See clear feedback when commands succeed or fail • Use manual city entry when location access is unavailable PRIVACY BY DESIGN Remote AC does not require an account and does not include third-party advertising or analytics. Device settings, schedules, timers, and maintenance records stay on your device. Location is requested only when you choose to view local weather insights. Compatibility and available controls depend on the climate device and the features it exposes through Apple Home. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AC Remote

Features
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【AC Remote】—— Put your AC in your pocket Supports connection and control for multiple AC brands. Quickly discover devices on the same network and easily manage power, temperature, modes, fan speed, airflow direction, and timers. 【Key Features】 • Remote power control and temperature adjustment • Multiple modes: Cooling, Heating, Dehumidification, Fan, Auto, etc. • Controls for fan speed, airflow direction, and timers • Smart environment & energy-saving suggestions, filter maintenance reminders (Premium) • Simple, user-friendly remote control interface 【Pro Membership Benefits】 • Remote control without distance limitations (requires device and network support) • Smart scheduling and automatic adjustment capabilities • AI-powered energy-saving suggestions • Comprehensive smart analytics and filter reminders 【Subscription Pricing】 • Weekly subscription (includes 3-day free trial): US$8.99/week • Weekly subscription (includes 7-day free trial): US$8.99/week • Annual subscription: US$29.99/year Prices may vary by country/region; the price displayed in the App Store at the time of purchase applies. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions under "Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions." User Agreement: https://app.notion.com/p/AC-Remote-User-Agreement-3a442867ef4d8071ae38cbbe3fa6dffd?source=copy_link Technical Support:https://app.notion.com/p/AC-Remote-Technical-Support-3a442867ef4d807d8b06e6559787d8aa?source=copy_link Privacy Policy:https://app.notion.com/p/AC-Remote-privacy-3a442867ef4d80888072d3b6359d38f0?source=copy_link

Screenshots

AC Remote Free4 screens
AC Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AC Remote Free at none against AC Remote's 3. AC Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. AC Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. AC Remote Free asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AC Remote Free versus AC Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAC Remote FreeAC Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFREE MOBILE APPS STUDIO ONE MEMBER COMPANY LIMITED峰 蔺

In-app purchases

None

AC Remote Free

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AC Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly subscription3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Weekly subscription7 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Annual subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is AC Remote Free free?
AC Remote Free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AC Remote free?
AC Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AC Remote Free or AC Remote have ads?
AC Remote Free shows ads; AC Remote does not.

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