# Remote Joke vs Fidgets

Remote Joke and Fidgets both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Fidgets's written reviews are positive against 56% of Remote Joke's. Fidgets also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 15 months). Remote Joke's advantage is iOS requirement (10.2 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Joke sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Fidgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Remote Joke against 4.7 for Fidgets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Remote Joke's written reviews are positive against 88% of Fidgets's.

Remote Joke ships an update every 15 months, Fidgets every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Joke | Fidgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-joke/id992134895/reviews) | **[4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fidgets/id1586822352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raul Covarrubias Jimenez](https://appshunter.io/developer/945224282) | [Mark Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502505700) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Joke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-joke/id992134895)

This app lets you play pranks on friends and family using your iPhone and Apple Watch. Choose from various sound effects and simulated scenarios to create hilarious moments remotely.

**Highlights:** Remote sound effects via Apple Watch, Simulated calls, Ghostly laughs, Fly buzzing sounds, Knocking door simulation, Cricket sounds, Smoke detector alerts

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Sound Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Voice Sound Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| My sound | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remote Joke PRO | $1.99 | one-time |


### Fidgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fidgets/id1586822352)

Transform your smartwatch into an interactive fidget cube with six unique tactile experiences. Engage with a bouncing ball, haptic buttons, a spinning crown, a light switch, a joystick, and a calming breathing exercise. Unlock premium features for custom color themes.

**Highlights:** Interactive fidget cube on your watch, Six tactile screens, Tilt to bounce ball, Haptic button press, Spin Digital Crown, Toggle light switch, Drag joystick, Square breathing exercise

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fidgets Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Joke free?

Remote Joke is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fidgets free?

Fidgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Joke or Fidgets?

Fidgets is rated higher. Remote Joke averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Fidgets averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.

### Do Remote Joke or Fidgets have ads?

Neither Remote Joke nor Fidgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Joke or Fidgets?

Remote Joke ships an update every 15 months, and Fidgets every 6 weeks. Most recently, Remote Joke was updated on October 3, 2026 and Fidgets on October 13, 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.*