Comparison

Xilica XTouch vs Sketch Remote

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

Head to head
About

Xilica XTouch

This app allows for easy deployment of BYOD into AV installations with Xilica Solaro Series devices. It enables UI control of Solaro and networked third-party devices through drag-and-drop configuration using Xilica's Designer software.

Highlights
  • BYOD deployment
  • UI control for Solaro devices
  • Networked third-party device control
  • Drag-and-drop configuration
  • Xilica Designer software integration
Features
Read full description

Easily deploy BYOD into your AV installation with Xilica XTouch iOS app for Xilica Solaro Series devices. Easily develop UI control of Solaro and networked third-party devices using Xilica's Designer software with simple drag-and-drop configuration. Please refer to the Xilica End User License Agreement available at xilica.com/eula regarding commercial use of this application

About

Sketch Remote

Features
Read full description

Take full control of your in-store music experience right from your phone. The Sketch Remote App allows you to effortlessly monitor and manage any Sketch Music Player across your locations. For more information, contact us at support@sketchentertainment.com or +971 58 584 00 88.

Screenshots

Xilica XTouch2 screens
Sketch Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sketch Remote at every 5 weeks against Xilica XTouch's every 4 months. Xilica XTouch's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xilica XTouch ships an update every 4 months, Sketch Remote every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Xilica XTouch versus Sketch Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXilica XTouchSketch Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXilica CorporationSoftimpact

In-app purchases

None

Xilica XTouch

No in-app purchases

None

Sketch Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xilica XTouch free?
Xilica XTouch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sketch Remote free?
Sketch Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Xilica XTouch or Sketch Remote have ads?
Neither Xilica XTouch nor Sketch Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xilica XTouch or Sketch Remote?
Xilica XTouch ships an update every 4 months, and Sketch Remote every 5 weeks. Most recently, Xilica XTouch was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sketch Remote on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons