# RemoteMaster vs iLighting

The clearest difference is rating: RemoteMaster at 2.6 against iLighting's 1.6. RemoteMaster also leads on review sentiment (14% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). iLighting's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RemoteMaster holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemoteMaster has 79 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of RemoteMaster's written reviews are positive against 0% of iLighting's.

RemoteMaster ships an update fortnightly, iLighting every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteMaster | iLighting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.6 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotemaster/id947775284/reviews)** | [1.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilighting/id1044934360/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **14.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 63 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yaokan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/473623233) | [桂标 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/985954900) |

## What reviewers say

### RemoteMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotemaster/id947775284)

Transform your phone into a universal remote control for a vast array of devices. Control TVs, air conditioners, sound systems, and more with support for over 6,000 brands and 200,000 devices. Requires an audio-to-IR accessory for iPhone users.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Supports 6000+ brands, Supports 200,000+ devices, Controls 14 device types, Requires audio-to-IR accessory

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with IR blaster
- 👍 Supports many IR remotes
- 👍 Good UI design
- 👍 Works with DIY IR blaster
- 👍 Easy to use with adapter

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Requires purchase of accessory
- 👎 Not working for many users
- 👎 App is in Chinese
- 👎 Useless without IR hardware
- 👎 Confusing to use

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- App not launching
- Cannot rename devices
- Device not found
- Request timeout

**Requested features**

- Add English language
- Add Russian language
- Add support for more idioms
- Improve device compatibility
- Add offline control functionality


### iLighting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilighting/id1044934360)

Control your smart lights with your phone. Change colors, sync with music, set timers, and control lights remotely via Bluetooth. This basic version supports one light, with future updates planned for multi-light management.

**Highlights:** Customizable RGB color changes, Music-synced light effects, Remote on/off control (0-120m range), Scheduled lighting timers, Play music from phone via Bluetooth

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoteMaster free?

RemoteMaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iLighting free?

iLighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RemoteMaster or iLighting?

RemoteMaster is rated higher. RemoteMaster averages 2.6 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while iLighting averages 1.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do RemoteMaster or iLighting have ads?

Neither RemoteMaster nor iLighting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RemoteMaster or iLighting?

RemoteMaster ships an update fortnightly, and iLighting every 5 weeks. Most recently, RemoteMaster was updated on September 3, 2026 and iLighting on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*