Remote.It vs Scale Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Scale Manager
Easily manage multiple Headscale servers from a single application. This utility provides a straightforward interface for server administration.
- Manage multiple Headscale servers
- Single application interface
- Server administration utility
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This simple but useful app allows you to manage multiple Headscale servers through one app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scale Manager at 5.0 against Remote.It's 4.1. Scale Manager also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Remote.It's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scale Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Remote.It's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scale Manager's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote.It | Scale Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (18 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | remot3.it Inc | Gage m |
Customer experience
Remote.It
Scale Manager
In-app purchases
Remote.It
No in-app purchases
Scale Manager
No in-app purchases
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