RemoteMaster vs AC Freedom
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.
AC Freedom
Control and regulate your smart air conditioner remotely via your mobile device. Monitor its operational status and schedule weekly timers for convenience. Designed for specific home-used smart air conditioners.
- Remote AC control
- Adjust temperature
- Check working condition
- Set weekly timers
- User-friendly interface
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AC Freedom applied unique cloud computing technique. You can realize remote control of turning on and regulating the smart air conditioner through “AC Freedom” on mobile client. You can also check the working condition and set weekly timing. The interface is simple and friendly to customers which is only designed for specific home-used smart air conditioner rather than the whole production line.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RemoteMaster at 2.6 against AC Freedom's 2.3. RemoteMaster also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). AC Freedom's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). 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.
RemoteMaster holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 203 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of RemoteMaster's written reviews are positive against 13% of AC Freedom's.
RemoteMaster ships an update fortnightly, AC Freedom every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RemoteMaster | AC Freedom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (79 ratings) — better | 2.3 (203 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 14.4% of reviews — better | 13.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 79 | 203 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Yaokan Technology Co., Ltd. | Broadlink Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
RemoteMaster
AC Freedom
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
AC Freedom
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RemoteMaster
No in-app purchases
AC Freedom
No in-app purchases
Questions
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