Remote App (PRO) vs Rec Room
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote App (PRO)
Control your PC or Mac from your phone with a mouse, keyboard, and media controls. Stream online videos and manage applications remotely. Supports VLC media player and web browsers.
- Mouse and keyboard remote
- Media and volume controls
- System power control
- VLC media player control
- App launching and control
- Browser control
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This is the paid version of the Remote App - Mouse, Keyboard. Before buying this app you can try the Remote App (Free) PC Remote & Mac Remote (Windows & Mac) With VMR Connect on your Windows PC or Mac, it works as a complete Remote for your PC or Mac. This app is the most convenient way to watch not only offline videos but also online videos from Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime, HBO, HotStar etc. + Easy to use and intuitive user interface + Mouse & Keyboard Remote + Media & Volume controls + System Power Control (Shutdown, restart, sleep etc) + Works as Netflix Remote, Amazon Prime Remote, YouTube Remote. + Remote control for any media player. + Launch and Control Chrome, Firefox or any other internet browser on your PC/Mac. + Open & quite any apps on your Mac/Windows from iPhone & iPad + Use device volume buttons to control Mac or Windows system volume + Supports Portrait & Landscape modes Remote for VLC This also works as a VLC Remote Control App and lets you control VLC Media Player on your desktop or laptop and allows you to browse, and play your computer files. + Stop, Play, and Pause + Control volume, next track, and previous track + Seek control, fast forward, and fast rewind + Toggle full-screen, Repeat, Shuffle, Loop, Aspect Ratio, Audio Track + Manage Subtitle, playback speed, crop + Manage playlist + Home Screen Widget & Notification controls + Control VLC from Apple Watches All You Need + Install VMR Connect to Windows PC or Mac from https://vlcmobileremote.com/download + Common local network (LAN or WiFi) connection between your phone & desktop or laptop Supported Operating Systems + Works with Windows, OSX/Mac OS operating systems. Visit our website for more info - https://vlcmobileremote.com/
Rec Room
Book workspaces and meeting rooms, join community events, and receive important updates. This app connects you with fellow members and community managers for seamless coworking and networking.
- Book workspaces and meeting rooms
- Join and RSVP for events
- Receive community updates and notifications
- Request support from community managers
- Connect with fellow members
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Located in the heart of Montclair, NJ, Rec Room is more than just a coworking space—it’s a vibrant hub for work, community, and events. With our app, you can seamlessly book workspaces, connect with fellow members, and stay in the loop on everything happening at The Rec Room. Key Features: Book Workspaces & Meeting Rooms – Find the perfect spot for focused work or team collaboration. Join Events – Stay updated and RSVP for workshops, networking nights, and community gatherings. Stay Informed – Get important updates, notifications, and community news. Request Support – Open tickets and chat with community managers anytime. Everything you need to cowork, connect, and be part of the community—in your pocket and at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Rec Room at Free against Remote App (PRO)'s $9.99. Rec Room also leads on ads (none vs shown). Remote App (PRO)'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Rec Room is free to download; Remote App (PRO) costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Remote App (PRO) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote App (PRO) has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Remote App (PRO) ships an update every 6 weeks, Rec Room monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote App (PRO) | Rec Room |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adarsh Urs | The RecRoom LLC |
Customer experience
Remote App (PRO)
Rec Room
In-app purchases
Remote App (PRO)
No in-app purchases
Rec Room
No in-app purchases
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