RemoteMaster vs Fansio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RemoteMaster
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.
- Universal remote control
- Supports 6000+ brands
- Supports 200,000+ devices
- Controls 14 device types
- Requires audio-to-IR accessory
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**Important** To use all features on this App. You need an audio-to-ir accessory. Because there’s no IR blaster built-in iPhone, so it’s necessary to buy an audio-to-ir accessory or YKK IR on our official website. Remote Controller: Support more than 6000 brands. Support more than 200,000 devices. 14 types of devices to control. Including STB, TV, A/C, DVD, Projector, Internet Box, Fan, Light, Sound, Sweeper, Air purifier, Camera, Foot-bath and Car audio.
Fansio
Effortlessly control your ceiling fan with smart features. This app requires a compatible receiver or remote to operate your fan's functions, offering a streamlined experience for managing your home's comfort.
- Ceiling fan control
- Smart features integration
- Remote operation
- Receiver compatibility
- Easy installation guide
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Controlling your ceiling fan has never been easier! 1. Purchase a ceiling fan with a Fansio compatible receiver or purchase the Fansio remote by itself 2. Install the ceiling fan with the compatible reciever and download the Fansio App 3. Follow installation instructions and ensure your fan is connected 4. Enjoy all the functions (including Smart features) of the Fansio platform!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fansio at 4.3 against RemoteMaster's 2.6. RemoteMaster's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.
Fansio holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 97 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of RemoteMaster's written reviews are positive against 17% of Fansio's.
RemoteMaster ships an update fortnightly, Fansio every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RemoteMaster | Fansio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (79 ratings) | 4.3 (97 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.4% of reviews | 16.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 79 | 97 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 225 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Yaokan Technology Co., Ltd. | HKC-US, LLC. |
Customer experience
RemoteMaster
Fansio
Bugs and requests
RemoteMaster
Reported bugs
8 issues- App crashes
- App not launching
- Cannot rename devices
- Device not found
- Request timeout
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- iPhone Xs upside down issue
- App stuck in headphone mode
- App leaves something on phone (virus?)
Requested features
8 requests- Add English language
- Add Russian language
- Add support for more idioms
- Improve device compatibility
- Add offline control functionality
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- Update for iPhone Xs upside down issue
- Add ability to save devices
- Improve grammar and phrasing
Fansio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RemoteMaster
No in-app purchases
Fansio
No in-app purchases
