For power users and home automation enthusiasts who prioritize deep customization and local control over simplified, cloud-based smart home ecosystems.
Providing power users with customizable remote control interfaces for home automation and PC systems. Bridging legacy hardware with modern mobile control.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 2Last updated
TouchControl Universal Remote
v13.3
6mo ago
Primary focus
Home automation and PC utility software
Scale
indie
Target audience
Power users and home automation enthusiasts who prioritize deep customization and local control over simplified, cloud-based smart home ecosystems.
Released 8 updates across 3 apps in the last 6 months, with the flagship remote control application receiving a major update in late 2025.
3 apps analysed
Responsive developer support builds loyalty among complex-setup users
Single-market publisher — every app ships only to United States.
Based on 1 of 3 apps with localized market data — more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
0
Positive apps
1
Neutral / mixed
0
Negative apps
55/100
Avg sentiment score
Savant operates in the professional-grade home automation space, representing a high-end alternative to the target's DIY-focused remote control model.
Strategic outlook coming soon.
What fed this analysis
While primarily a home automation hub, its universal remote capabilities and massive open-source community make it a significant indirect competitor.
A dominant remote access tool that overlaps with the target's utility by allowing users to control desktop-based server software remotely.