Comparison

Remote.It vs R

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

Head to head
About

Remote.It

This app simplifies complex network configurations, enabling secure and instant access to cloud or local computers, virtual machines, and devices. It eliminates the need for port forwarding and offers Zero Trust Network Access for enhanced security. Ideal for remote access and managing diverse network environments without technical expertise.

Highlights
  • Remote access to cloud and local computers
  • No port forwarding required
  • Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
  • Connect to any device on any network
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • Real-time network status notifications
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The Remote.It app streamlines complex network configurations, making them accessible and manageable from anywhere. Whether you're connecting to cloud or local computers, virtual machines, Docker environments, or devices on multi-NAT or CGNAT networks like mobile 5G or Starlink, Remote.It provides instant, secure, and code-based networking solutions for seamless connectivity. * Remote Access Anywhere: Access work from home or vice versa, and connect to cloud resources in AWS or other public cloud providers wherever you are. * No Network Headaches: Don't worry about complex network settings. Remote.It automatically manages and reconfigures when devices move locations. * Eliminates the need for port forwarding: Simplify connectivity and make connections that were not possible without public IP addresses and ports. * User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through the app with an intuitive and clean interface, making network management accessible for those without technical expertise. * Real-Time Notifications: Stay informed with instant updates and alerts about your network's status, ensuring you're always in the loop. * Device and Service Agnostic: Connect to any device on any kind of network. Access remote devices with SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, RDP, VNC, and more. * Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Implementing ZTNA, Remote.It ensures secure, least-privileged access based on specific services, enhancing security and minimizing human error in access configurations. Remote.It combines the simplicity for everyday users with the robust features required for advanced and complex scenarios. Requires a free Remote.It account. Commercial usage requires a paid subscription.

About

R

Features
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Would you like to fully control your poultry farm from your smartphone, tablet? Our R-Tron 313 application enables you to do right that. It enables the growers not only to monitor the farm, as in our R-Tron 313 APP, but also to modify the controller setup by remote control and affect the whole farm in Real Time.

Screenshots

Remote.It4 screens
R4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: R at 13.0 against Remote.It's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote.It ships an update every 3 months, R every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Remote.It versus R: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote.ItR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerremot3.it Inc.Siam Water Flame Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

Remote.It

No in-app purchases

None

R

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote.It free?
Remote.It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is R free?
R is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote.It or R have ads?
Neither Remote.It nor R shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote.It or R?
Remote.It ships an update every 3 months, and R every 5 months. Most recently, Remote.It was updated on September 13, 2026 and R on September 21, 2026.

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