Comparison

vRemote vs Epson Projector Config Tool

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

Head to head
About

vRemote

Transform your phone into a virtual remote for your projector. Instantly focus your projector with a snapshot of the image. Seamlessly control your projector using Google or Alexa voice assistants after setup.

Highlights
  • Virtual projector remote
  • Automatic image focus
  • Google Assistant integration
  • Alexa integration
  • Phone-based control
Features
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A virtual remote control for the projector in your phone. You can download vRemote, the virtual remote control can instantly help users automatically focus with a simple snapshot of the projected image. The most important is that it can help the projector be remoted by Google/Alexa voice assistant after the vRemote setup process.

About

Epson Projector Config Tool

Configure and manage projector settings wirelessly using NFC technology. Read operational data and error logs even when devices are powered off. Streamline installation of multiple projectors with batch configuration and CSV export.

Highlights
  • NFC read/write for projector settings
  • Password-protected NFC writing
  • Batch configuration for multiple projectors
  • CSV export/import for settings
  • Read operation time and error logs
  • Projector management features
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Epson Projector Config Tool is an app that allows you to change projector settings and check status using NFC wireless communications technology. By simply holding an NFC-compatible iPhone over the NFC mark on the projector, you can change the projectorʼs settings even when the projector is off. This allows you to make the network and projection settings for multiple projectors efficiently before installation. For the workflow and details on how to use the app, see “Epson Projector Kitting Site”. https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/config_tool/top.html [Main Features] 1) Read/write function via NFC tag You can read or write projector setting information simply by holding the iPhone® running this app over the NFC tag. NFC writing can be secured by setting password so that only the device administrator can change the settings. 2) Change settings in a batch using CSV files, even for large-scale kitting operations You can edit a CSV file downloaded from "Epson Projector Kitting Site" to create settings for up to 1,000 projectors per file. You can change the settings simply by holding your iPhone over the NFC tags on each projector. By preparing the CSV file in advance, you can significantly reduce the effort required for on-site setup. 3) Check the projector's status (Wireless Monitor feature) By selecting a projector registered in advance using an NFC tag, you can easily check its operating status even outdoors without a network connection or when the projector's control panel is difficult to see. You can also preview the projected image on your iPhone, even when no image is being projected. This feature is supported only on specific models. Check the website below for the supported projectors. https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/config_tool/supplement/JA/wireless_monitor_support.html [Projectors that support the app] Epson projectors that support the NFC function For details, see "Epson Projector Kitting Site". https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/config_tool/top.html [App permissions] The app requires the following permissions for specific features. 【Required】 Local Network - Connect to the projector by using the Wireless Monitor function. The screenshot is an example and may differ from actual specifications.

Screenshots

vRemote4 screens
Epson Projector Config Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Epson Projector Config Tool at 3.0 against vRemote's 1.2. vRemote's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Epson Projector Config Tool holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: vRemote has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vRemote ships an update every 4 months, Epson Projector Config Tool every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
vRemote versus Epson Projector Config Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervRemoteEpson Projector Config Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (26 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViewSonic_InternationalSeiko Epson Corporation

Customer experience

vRemote

All ratings26 ratings
Positive3.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Epson Projector Config Tool

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

vRemote

No in-app purchases

None

Epson Projector Config Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is vRemote free?
vRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Epson Projector Config Tool free?
Epson Projector Config Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, vRemote or Epson Projector Config Tool?
Epson Projector Config Tool is rated higher. vRemote averages 1.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Epson Projector Config Tool averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do vRemote or Epson Projector Config Tool have ads?
Neither vRemote nor Epson Projector Config Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vRemote or Epson Projector Config Tool?
vRemote ships an update every 4 months, and Epson Projector Config Tool every 6 months. Most recently, vRemote was updated on September 17, 2026 and Epson Projector Config Tool on September 1, 2026.

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