# Remote App (PRO) vs Rec Room

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote App (PRO) | Rec Room |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-app-pro-pc-and-mac/id1254333372/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rec-room/id6743167660/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adarsh Urs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140931400) | [The RecRoom LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801753992) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote App (PRO)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-app-pro-pc-and-mac/id1254333372)

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.

**Highlights:** Mouse and keyboard remote, Media and volume controls, System power control, VLC media player control, App launching and control, Browser control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rec Room

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rec-room/id6743167660)

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.

**Highlights:** Book workspaces and meeting rooms, Join and RSVP for events, Receive community updates and notifications, Request support from community managers, Connect with fellow members

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote App (PRO) free?

Remote App (PRO) costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rec Room free?

Rec Room is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote App (PRO) or Rec Room?

Remote App (PRO) is rated higher. Remote App (PRO) averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Rec Room averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Remote App (PRO) or Rec Room have ads?

Remote App (PRO) shows ads; Rec Room does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote App (PRO) or Rec Room?

Remote App (PRO) ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rec Room monthly. Most recently, Remote App (PRO) was updated on October 18, 2026 and Rec Room on October 16, 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.*