IO network vs FOURKAY Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IO network
Control multiple Wi-Fi and Ethernet devices from a central app. Customize names for easy identification of modules and their I/Os. Access a detailed manual for comprehensive guidance.
- Control Wi-Fi and Ethernet devices
- Supports any number of devices
- Customizable module and I/O names
- Easy device identification
- Access to detailed manual
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This app allows control of any number of both WIFI and Ethernet enabled devices availabe from www.robot-electronics.co.uk. Each module and all of its I/O's can be given custom names for ease of identification. Manual: http://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/files/iosmanual.pdf
FOURKAY Remote Control
Control your FOURKAY HDMI switch remotely from your smartphone. Easily select inputs, manage connected devices like Sky boxes, and put the switch into standby or wake it up. Requires devices to be on the same network.
- Remote control for FOURKAY HDMI switches
- Select HDMI inputs
- Control connected devices (e.g., Sky boxes)
- Standby and wake-up functions
- Network-based operation
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As long as your FOURKAY HDMI switch is connected to the same network as your phone you will be able to use this app to control the switch. Select which input should be routed to each display, control your Sky boxes, put the switch into standby or wake it up all without having to have a separate remote control at each TV. You will need to know the IP address of the HDMI switch on your network - and also the IP addresses of your Sky boxes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FOURKAY Remote Control at every 2 weeks against IO network's every 4 months. IO network's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IO network ships an update every 4 months, FOURKAY Remote Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IO network | FOURKAY Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Devantech Ltd. | Vertical State Ltd |
Customer experience
IO network
FOURKAY Remote Control
In-app purchases
IO network
No in-app purchases
FOURKAY Remote Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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