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HiRemote vs VpsPilot

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HiRemote compared with VpsPilot
DetailHiRemote logo HiRemote VpsPilot
What it doesFree Hisense TV remote app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch that pairs in 30 seconds with no account required Android SSH client and VPS admin app
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelNot given Free trial
PricingFree: all core remote functions including power, volume, mute, channel navigation, smart TV menu navigation, touchpad, QWERTY keyboard, and app shortcuts. Pro: $9.99/year (pricing varies by region) adds Apple Watch app, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, ad-free mode, custom button mapping, macros 14-day free trial, then $2.99 per month or $19.99 per year, billed through Google Play. The yearly plan saves 44% with a monthly equivalent of $1.67.
Key features
  • Power, volume, and mute control
  • Full QWERTY keyboard for streaming app passwords
  • Direct app launch shortcuts (Netflix, YouTube, Prime, Disney+)
  • Touchpad navigation mode
  • Apple Watch app with complications and widgets
  • Local Wi-Fi pairing without cloud servers
  • Support for VIDAA, Roku, Google TV, and Fire TV platforms
  • 30-second pairing process
  • Custom button mapping (Pro)
  • Voice search (Pro)
  • Full SSH terminal with key bar for Tab, Ctrl and arrows; open multiple servers at once
  • Guided workflows for initial setup, updates, firewall and SSH hardening
  • Encrypted backups with restore to fresh server and keep-last-N functionality
  • Docker container and systemd service management
  • Scheduled jobs that run on the server with phone notifications on failure
  • Private keys protected by Android Keystore and non-exportable
  • File browser over SFTP and text editor with version history
  • Security check listing open ports, SSH settings, updates and failed logins
  • Snapshot, undo and history for changes with command recording
What makes it different
  • No account, email, or phone number required to use
  • No account system or backend; all data stays on the phone
  • SSH keys protected by Android Keystore and cannot be exported
  • Encrypted secrets sent to server in hidden way, never in command line or history
  • Workflow snapshots allow easy undo of configuration changes
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)16 +8 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)70
Citation Flow (Majestic)2515
Referring domains (Majestic)182

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