# Remote.It vs Scry

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote.It at none against Scry's 3. Remote.It also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Scry's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scry sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Remote.It asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Remote.It against 4.0 for Scry. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote.It has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Remote.It ships an update every 3 months, Scry weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote.It | Scry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteit/id1437569166/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scry-remote-desktop/id6768108037/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [remot3.it Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435235997) | [Bravely Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884005027) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote.It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteit/id1437569166)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scry-remote-desktop/id6768108037)

Access and control your macOS, Windows, or Linux computer from your iPhone or iPad. Stream your desktop in real-time with precise pointer and keyboard input, and sync your clipboard.

**Highlights:** Real-time desktop streaming, Full iPadOS pointer support, Hardware keyboard pass-through, Two-finger right-click, Clipboard synchronization, Local and internet connections, Encrypted screen stream

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scry Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Bravely Premium (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| Bravely Premium (Lifetime) | $399.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote.It free?

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

### Is Scry free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote.It or Scry?

Remote.It is rated higher. Remote.It averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Scry averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Remote.It or Scry have ads?

Neither Remote.It nor Scry shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote.It or Scry?

Remote.It ships an update every 3 months, and Scry weekly. Most recently, Remote.It was updated on September 13, 2026 and Scry on September 18, 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.*