Comparison

Defrost Pro vs ReMac

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

Head to head
About

Defrost Pro

Features
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Some Mac Pro (late 2013) users complain that their screen freezes sporadically. Sometimes several times a day. Other times this does not happen for several weeks. If your Mac Pro (or other Mac) suffers from screen freezes while the rest of the system is still running (sound is still being played and the cursor keeps moving and changing according to the underlying but frozen GUI), Defrost Pro can help you restart or shutdown your Mac. Just select the device that is having the problem from the list of devices in your current network and press restart. This will not save any unsaved file for you. But it will prevent having to hard shutdown the device and potentially causing any harm to the hardware or file system. Defrost Pro does not need to connect to the internet, but it must be connected to the same local network as the Mac to be restarted. Defrost Pro can only restart Macs running macOS. Nonetheless Defrost Pro will list all the devices in the local network. You need to know the ip address or the devices name to select the correct Mac. Requirements: - You will need to enter the device's admin name and password. Usually if there is only one user on the device that will be the admin. - The Mac to be restarted needs to have Remote Login activated so Defrost Pro can login and tell your Mac to restart. Activation can be done in the System Preferences under Sharing.

About

ReMac

Control your Mac remotely from your iPhone. Mirror your screen, manage files, run Terminal commands, and launch apps. Secure pairing ensures only your devices connect.

Highlights
  • Live screen mirroring
  • Remote file management
  • Terminal command execution
  • App launching
  • Secure QR code pairing
  • Wi-Fi and cloud control
Features
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ReMac turns your iPhone into a full remote control for your Mac. See your Mac's screen live, move the cursor with a precision trackpad, type with your keyboard, browse your files, and run Terminal commands, whether you are across the room or across the world. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Live screen mirroring: watch your Mac in real time and control it with a smooth, responsive trackpad - Files: browse, open and manage everything on your Mac from your phone - Terminal: run multiple live Terminal sessions, ideal for quick fixes on the go - Launch apps: open any Mac app instantly from your iPhone - Keyboard: type on your Mac using your iPhone keyboard OVER WI-FI OR FROM ANYWHERE On the same Wi-Fi network, ReMac connects to your Mac directly and is completely free. Need to reach your Mac while you are away? ReMac Cloud relays the connection securely so you can control your Mac from anywhere, over any network. SECURE BY DESIGN Pairing is done by scanning a QR code shown on your Mac, and every connection is tied to your Mac's verified identity, so only your devices can connect. GETTING STARTED 1. Install the free ReMac companion app on your Mac from https://remac.tech 2. Open ReMac on your iPhone and scan the QR code shown on your Mac 3. You are in control SUBSCRIPTION Control on the same Wi-Fi network is always free. ReMac Cloud is an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks remote control from outside your local network. - Price: $2.99 / month] ; $24.99 / year (prices may vary by region) - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase - The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings - Privacy Policy: https://remac.tech/privacy - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Defrost Pro2 screens
ReMac4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Defrost Pro at none against ReMac's 2. Defrost Pro also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). ReMac's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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. ReMac sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Defrost Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Defrost Pro ships an update every 2 months, ReMac daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Defrost Pro versus ReMac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDefrost ProReMac
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnie Weissrudy saad

In-app purchases

None

Defrost Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ReMac

Subscriptions2
  • ReMac Cloud Monthly$2.991 Month
  • ReMac Cloud$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Defrost Pro free?
Defrost Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReMac free?
ReMac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Defrost Pro or ReMac have ads?
Neither Defrost Pro nor ReMac shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Defrost Pro or ReMac?
Defrost Pro ships an update every 2 months, and ReMac daily. Most recently, Defrost Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and ReMac on October 8, 2026.

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