Comparison

UE Remote vs Pocket Day

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

Head to head
About

UE Remote

Test your Unreal Engine 4 projects directly on your development computer using your iOS device. View and control your game's development with touch and motion controls. It also supports virtual camera functionality for Unreal Engine projects.

Highlights
  • Real-time project testing on iOS
  • Touch and motion control input
  • Gameplay and input feature iteration
  • Virtual Camera plugin support
  • Network-based connection
Features
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Unreal Engine Remote lets you quickly and easily test your Unreal Engine 5 and Unreal Editor for Fortnite projects directly on your development computer using your mobile device's touch controls. Stream your preview session directly to your iOS device and iterate on gameplay and input features in real time. Now powered by Pixel Streaming 2, Unreal Engine Remote delivers a faster, higher-quality streaming experience and full compatibility with Unreal Engine 5 and Unreal Editor for Fortnite. How to use Unreal Engine Remote with an Unreal Engine 5 project: * Open your Unreal Engine 5 project. * Launch Unreal Engine Remote on your iOS device. * Enable the Remote Session plugin in your Unreal Engine 5 project. * Make sure your development computer and mobile device are on the same network. * Launch Play In Editor session. * When the session is launched, enter your computer's IP address in the Unreal Engine Remote running on your mobile device and tap Connect. How to use Unreal Engine Remote with an Unreal Editor for Fortnite project: * Open your Unreal Editor for Fortnite project. * Launch Unreal Engine Remote on your iOS device. * Make sure your development computer and mobile device are on the same network. * Launch a Mobile Preview session. * When the session is launched, enter your computer's IP address in the Unreal Engine Remote running on your mobile device and tap Connect. Your preview session will appear on your iOS device, and all touch input on your iOS device will be processed as standard touch input.

About

Pocket Day

Manage your time and purchases with this tool. It offers various subscription options for premium features, all handled through the Apple App Store. Internet connection is only for verifying purchases, not for transmitting personal data.

Highlights
  • In-app purchases for premium features
  • Consumable and permanent purchase options
  • Auto-renewable subscriptions
  • Non-renewing subscriptions
  • Subscription management via Apple ID
  • Internet connection for purchase verification only
Features
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Payment and Purchase Rules 1 Purchase Method Premium Features must be purchased through the official Apple App Store payment channel (In-App Purchase - IAP). Prices are as displayed on the purchase page. 2 Purchase Content Purchase items are divided into two forms: consumable and permanent. Consumable items deplete gradually with use and can be repurchased; permanent items do not expire and are valid for life. 3 Subscription/Order Management Subscriptions are divided into two forms: Auto-Renewable Subscriptions and Non-Renewing Subscriptions. • Auto-Renewable Subscription: A service that automatically renews and charges fees at fixed intervals (e.g., monthly/yearly), unless the user actively cancels it; • Non-Renewing Subscription: Does not automatically renew or charge upon expiry; requires manual repurchase; • Users with auto-renewing subscriptions can view, manage, and turn off auto-renewal in their Apple ID settings on Apple devices; 4 Refund Processing Users may request refunds from Apple. Refunds are subject to the Apple App Store refund policy. The Service Provider does not directly handle payment disputes. 5 Service Interruption If verification fails due to force majeure (e.g., network failure, Apple server outage), Premium Features will be suspended until verification is restored. - Users can purchase Premium Features through the Apple App Store payment system. After purchase, an internet connection is required to verify the subscription status. **The internet connection is solely used to verify the subscription and the validity of the payment transaction. It does not transmit user privacy data to the Service Provider, and the Service Provider cannot obtain any personal privacy information of the user**. - Legally install and use the application's basic features on the device; - Freely choose whether to purchase Premium Features; - Auto-Renewable Subscription: A service that automatically renews and charges fees at fixed intervals (e.g., monthly/yearly), unless the user actively cancels it; - Non-Renewing Subscription: Does not automatically renew or charge upon expiry; requires manual repurchase; - Users with auto-renewing subscriptions can view, manage, and turn off auto-renewal in their Apple ID settings on Apple devices; - During subscription verification, only an anonymous transaction receipt is sent to Apple's servers; **it is not linked to user identity**;

Screenshots

UE Remote2 screens
Pocket Day4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Day at 5.0 against UE Remote's 1.0. Pocket Day also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 months). UE Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Pocket Day sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days. UE Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket Day holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UE Remote ships an update every 6 months, Pocket Day daily. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
UE Remote versus Pocket Day: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUE RemotePocket Day
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnreal Enginemin yao

Customer experience

UE Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive31.1%
Neutral11.5%
Negative57.4%

Pocket Day

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

UE Remote

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Pocket Day

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$0.297 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$0.591 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$2.901 Year
One-time6
  • 1 day VIP$0.29
  • 7 days VIP$0.39
  • 1 Month VIP$0.69
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  • 3 Months VIP$1.99
  • 1 Year VIP$2.99
  • Forever VIP$4.99

Questions

Is UE Remote free?
UE Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Day free?
Pocket Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UE Remote or Pocket Day?
Pocket Day is rated higher. UE Remote averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pocket Day averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do UE Remote or Pocket Day have ads?
Neither UE Remote nor Pocket Day shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UE Remote or Pocket Day?
UE Remote ships an update every 6 months, and Pocket Day daily. Most recently, UE Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pocket Day on September 24, 2026.

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