Comparison

IP vs AIO REMOTE NEO

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

Head to head
About

IP

Monitor and control your building's devices and equipment in real-time from your mobile device. Offers fast, secure access to all IP-Symcon compatible systems with customizable interfaces and push notifications.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring and control
  • Customizable WebFronts
  • Secure SSL encryption
  • Support for all IP-Symcon systems
  • Push notifications for alarms
  • Display of media files and charts
  • Siri command integration
Features
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IP-Symcon Mobile is the mobile visualisation for the IP-Symcon automation software. It offers you a fast and comfortable way to monitor and control all the devices and equipment of your building. With your user-defined WebFronts you can command your equipment in real time or control individual states. Access is quick due to low data transmission no matter if you use it via your local network or a 3G/LTE remote access. The authentication by user name/password and an optionally available SSL encryption further provides a secure connection. From a single interface, you can command all systems supported by IP-Symcon such as EIB/KNX, LCN, digitalSTROM, EnOcean, eq3 HomeMatic, Eaton Xcomfort, Z-Wave, M-Bus, ModBus (for instance WAGO SPS/Beckhoff SPS), Siemens OZW, Siemens Logo, different ALLNET devices and other systems. A complete list can be found here: http://www.ip-symcon.de/produkt/hardware/ For testing purposes this app has predefined configurations for our webfront.info demo. The german localization which is shown on the screenshots can be fully customized by your own configuration. The functions at a glance: - Fast access due to minimal data transmission - User-defined WebFronts for different servers/access levels - Three Skins (Light, Blue, Dark) - Authentication by user name and password - Secure connection using SSL encryption - All IP-Symcon compatible systems are supported - Special variables are supported (TextBox, HTMLBox, HexColor) - Display of media files configured with IP-Symcon (for instance webcam images, MJPEG streams) - Configuration of cyclic events (e.x. weekly timers) - Dynamic content for example creating, deleting or hiding of object will be updated in the app immediately - Send custom alarms/messages via Push Notifications (*) - Display mobile Charts of e.x. your consumption, temperature or presence - Add favorites which are accessible from the Home-Screen through Force-Touch - Add Shortcuts that can be used to active any action through Siri commands Important: This application requires installation of an IP-Symcon server system equipped with IP-Symcon Basic, IP-Symcon Professional or IP-Symcon Unlimited, version 4.0 or higher. Additionally, the corresponding hardware for your building automation has to be installed. All categories, variables and devices shown on the screenshots are examples taken from a sample project. You personal IP-Symcon Mobile App will be individually customized depending on the configuration of your IP-Symcon server system. Please also refer to the documentation concerning the IP-Symcon WebFront. (*) Sending Push Notifications requires an internet connection and a valid IP-Symcon subscription.

About

AIO REMOTE NEO

Design and control your smart home with a personalized app. Integrate devices from over 50 brands and create intelligent automation sequences without programming. Requires configuration with AIO CREATOR NEO.

Highlights
  • Personalized app design
  • Universal device integration
  • Cross-brand compatibility
  • No-code automation creation
  • Support for 50+ brands
  • Smart home control
Features
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mediola® AIO REMOTE NEO is the smart home control app for your individual Smart Home control system created with the mediola® AIO CREATOR NEO. The mediola® AIO CREATOR NEO is an universal and independent solution for controlling your Smart Home. With the extremely powerful and uniquely flexible software solution, you can easily design your own personal all-in-one smart home app and unite many incompatible devices and systems in one. At the same time, AIO CREATOR NEO gives you all the freedom through the following central components, both graphically and functionally: * NEO App Designer [Design your app by yourself, individually according to your visual preferences and functional needs] * NEO Icon Sets [Use our optional icon sets to embellish your app's design quickly and easily] * NEO Plugins [Connect all devices across brands and technologies; You only control the brands you want] * NEO Automation Manager [with the Automation Manager you bring intelligence to your Smart Home: You can create automation sequences without needing to have skills in programming] Integratable components from more than 50 brands: * AV devices [Yamaha, Denon, Marantz etc.] * Gateways [HomeMatic, Homematic IP, Homewizard, Internorm, Qivicon etc.] * Heating controls [netatmo, MAX !, TadoSmart, REHAU nea smart etc.] * IP devices [Foscam, Axis, Doorbird, Mobotix, Bose, Teufel Raumfeld etc.] * Light / dimmer [Philips HUE, Osram Lightify, LEDvance, Belkin WeMo etc.] * Roller shutter switch [radio or IP] * Sensorics / Temperature [netatmo, MAX !, TadoSmart, REAHU nea smart etc.] * Sockets [radio or IP] A list of integratable brands can be found here: https://www.mediola.com/checkliste Important NOTE: In order to use the AIO REMOTE NEO app, a remote control must first be configured with the AIO CREATOR NEO, which can then be transferred to the AIO REMOTE NEO. For more information and to download the AIO CREATOR NEO, please visit: https://www.mediola.com/neo #mediola #Smart Home #HomeAutomation #Smart Home App #App #NEO #AIOCreatorNEO #BestSmartHomeApp #IOT

Screenshots

IP4 screens
AIO REMOTE NEO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IP at none against AIO REMOTE NEO's 2. AIO REMOTE NEO's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AIO REMOTE NEO sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. IP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP ships an update every 3 months, AIO REMOTE NEO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IP versus AIO REMOTE NEO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPAIO REMOTE NEO
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews60.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSymcon GmbHmediola - connected living AG

Customer experience

IP

Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative31.3%

AIO REMOTE NEO

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative34.8%

In-app purchases

None

IP

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AIO REMOTE NEO

One-time2
  • Cloud Service 12 month$44.99
  • Cloud Service 24 Month$69.99

Questions

Is IP free?
IP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AIO REMOTE NEO free?
AIO REMOTE NEO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IP or AIO REMOTE NEO have ads?
Neither IP nor AIO REMOTE NEO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP or AIO REMOTE NEO?
IP ships an update every 3 months, and AIO REMOTE NEO every 3 weeks. Most recently, IP was updated on October 13, 2026 and AIO REMOTE NEO on October 6, 2026.

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