# ScreenBrush Remote vs CADIO

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScreenBrush Remote at 54% against CADIO's 0%. ScreenBrush Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). CADIO's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CADIO sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ScreenBrush Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

CADIO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenBrush Remote has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of ScreenBrush Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of CADIO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ScreenBrush Remote ships an update every 5 months, CADIO every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenBrush Remote | CADIO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenbrush-remote/id1259047112/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadio/id1566868575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Elena Drozhzhina](https://appshunter.io/developer/998804307) | [Mohamed Rashad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498581848) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenBrush Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenbrush-remote/id1259047112)

Control your Mac presentations from your iPhone. Use it as a laser pointer, slide changer, or drawing tool to highlight key points. It also features a flashlight and remote typing.

**Highlights:** Remote drawing, Slide changing, Laser pointer, Flashlight tool, Remote typing, Undo/redo functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


### CADIO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadio/id1566868575)

This platform offers comprehensive control over a wide range of smart home devices. Manage devices locally or via the cloud, set schedules, and receive notifications. Supports voice control and integration with popular smart home ecosystems.

**Highlights:** Easy device configuration, Local and cloud control, Unlimited device support, Device linking with sensors, Timers and schedules, Voice control, Google Home & Alexa integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent License | $5.99 | one-time |
| Permanent License | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenBrush Remote free?

ScreenBrush Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CADIO free?

CADIO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ScreenBrush Remote or CADIO?

CADIO is rated higher. ScreenBrush Remote averages 2.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while CADIO averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ScreenBrush Remote or CADIO have ads?

CADIO shows ads; ScreenBrush Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScreenBrush Remote or CADIO?

ScreenBrush Remote ships an update every 5 months, and CADIO every 4 weeks. Most recently, ScreenBrush Remote was updated on September 12, 2026 and CADIO on June 1, 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.*