Comparison

Desktop Presentation Remote vs Arrow Video Channel

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

Head to head
About

Desktop Presentation Remote

Features
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Complement for Desktop Presentation im Mac App Store. The app for a new experience of your photos, movies, songs and websites. Desktop Presentation find your media and you can enjoy a view of past moments. See movies you love and let you present websites with music on your Macintosh. Enjoy pictures, movies, websites and music when you are using your Macintosh. Caution makes addicted! But you can dose (configure) it free. Here is the smart remote for: - Calling your photos and movies - Control your movies - Start music on your mac - Filter your media by date and full text - Set the search term to a channel - Choose a channel to quickly view the media that you like - Enable Random and fast Slideshow (fast mode) Performs within your WLAN. Per Mac is one remote possible. Note: Pictures, movies and songs are not included in Desktop Presentation and Remote. The apps will present your own media.

About

Arrow Video Channel

Stream a curated selection of cult films across various genres, including horror, comedy, and sci-fi. Enjoy exclusive interviews, documentaries, and extras with a premium viewing experience. Download content for offline viewing on multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Curated cult movie library
  • Exclusive interviews and documentaries
  • Downloadable content for offline viewing
  • Monthly new releases
  • Multi-device support
  • Premium viewing experience
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Watch the best cult movies from across the globe - Pick from a wide variety of Horror, Comedy, Westerns, Sci-fi, Action and that's just to start! We have something for everyone. We present movies the way we think they should be seen - with incredible artwork, insightful documentaries, never-before-seen interviews and extras. ARROW is here to bring you the best of what you know us for - and so much more! WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: • A premium movie viewing experience • Cult classics and brand new releases, hand-picked by the ARROW team including festival favorites and undiscovered gems • Access to hours of interviews, documentaries and additional extras • New and exclusive titles added every month • You can watch and download across multiple devices including your TV, tablet and mobile • Every movie gets the ARROW stamp of approval You can subscribe to our service contract free and can cancel at anytime, or download-to-own many of our standout digital deluxe editions - and it doesn't end there! ARROW will always be evolving and growing, giving you the same innovation and premium experience as our Blu-ray products have for many years. Find out why ARROW is the Home of Cult Movies and start your free trial today! Available content may vary depending on your region, keep checking back for all the latest updates and visit our site for more information. To access all features and content you can subscribe to ARROW Player on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: http://www.arrowvideochannel.com/tos Privacy Policy: http://www.arrowvideochannel.com/privacy

Screenshots

Desktop Presentation Remote4 screens
Arrow Video Channel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Desktop Presentation Remote at none against Arrow Video Channel's 2. Desktop Presentation Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Arrow Video Channel's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 23 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. Arrow Video Channel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Desktop Presentation Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Desktop Presentation Remote ships an update every 23 months, Arrow Video Channel every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Desktop Presentation Remote versus Arrow Video Channel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesktop Presentation RemoteArrow Video Channel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (150 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—93.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—150 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZ-SystemsArrow Film Distributors Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Desktop Presentation Remote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Arrow Video Channel

Subscriptions2
  • ARROW Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • ARROW Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Desktop Presentation Remote free?
Desktop Presentation Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arrow Video Channel free?
Arrow Video Channel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Desktop Presentation Remote or Arrow Video Channel have ads?
Arrow Video Channel shows ads; Desktop Presentation Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Desktop Presentation Remote or Arrow Video Channel?
Desktop Presentation Remote ships an update every 23 months, and Arrow Video Channel every 2 months. Most recently, Desktop Presentation Remote was updated on October 7, 2026 and Arrow Video Channel on October 24, 2026.

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