Comparison

Periscope by Duet vs UTM Remote Virtual Machines

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

Head to head
About

Periscope by Duet

This app provides a secure VPN connection to your home network from anywhere. It uses end-to-end encryption and smart connectivity to ensure reliable access to your home services and devices, even on restrictive networks. Setup is simple, allowing you to stay connected to your trusted network while traveling.

Highlights
  • Connect to home network globally
  • WireGuard protocol
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Smart connectivity for restrictive networks
  • Real-time connection stats
  • Simple setup
Features
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Periscope — A VPN to Your Own Home Periscope is a VPN that routes your traffic through your own home network instead of a rented data center. You keep one device running there — an Apple TV, a Mac or a PC — and your iPhone and iPad connect back to it from anywhere in the world. That one difference changes what a VPN is for. Your traffic leaves from your own address, so banks, local services and your own devices see the connection they expect. There is no country list to choose from, because there is only one exit: your home. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your connection is end-to-end encrypted using WireGuard, one of the most secure VPN protocols available. This means your traffic is always private — even we can't see what you're doing. Whether you connect directly or through our relay servers, your data remains yours alone. WORKS FROM ANYWHERE Hotel WiFi blocking VPN connections? Challenging airport network? Periscope's smart connectivity automatically uses direct connection, NAT traversal, or relay fallback to establish a reliable tunnel — no manual configuration needed. FEATURES • Connect to your home network from anywhere in the world • Built on WireGuard — fast, modern, and battery-efficient • End-to-end encryption keeps your traffic private • Smart connectivity that works on restrictive networks • Real-time connection stats and diagnostics • Optimized for iPhone and iPad PERFECT FOR • Accessing your home network services while traveling • Connecting to devices on your home network • Keeping your browsing on your own trusted connection • Privacy-conscious travelers who don't trust public WiFi SIMPLE SETUP Install Periscope on the device that stays home and choose "Server". Install it on the iPhone and iPad you travel with, sign in with the same account, and tap connect. No admin console, no config files, no network settings to learn. FLEXIBLE PLANS Monthly or annual subscriptions. Start with a free trial. Travel the world. Stay connected to home. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

Access and control your virtual machines from your iOS device. Stream Windows, Ubuntu, and other operating systems running on your Mac remotely. This app requires UTM for Mac to function.

Highlights
  • Stream virtual machines remotely
  • Supports Windows, Ubuntu, and more
  • Control VMs from iOS device
  • Requires UTM for Mac
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Run Windows®, Ubuntu®, and other operating systems remotely from your Mac running UTM UTM Remote allows you to stream your virtual machines from your Mac to your iOS device. Requires UTM for Mac to use.

Screenshots

Periscope by Duet3 screens
UTM Remote Virtual Machines3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Periscope by Duet at 100% against UTM Remote Virtual Machines's 38%. Periscope by Duet also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). UTM Remote Virtual Machines's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (52 vs 4). 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. Periscope by Duet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. UTM Remote Virtual Machines asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Periscope by Duet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UTM Remote Virtual Machines has 52 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Periscope by Duet's written reviews are positive against 38% of UTM Remote Virtual Machines's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Periscope by Duet ships an update every 3 weeks, UTM Remote Virtual Machines every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Periscope by Duet versus UTM Remote Virtual Machines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriscope by DuetUTM Remote Virtual Machines
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.7 (52 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better37.9% of reviews
Number of ratings452 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB370 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDuet, Inc.Turing Software, LLC

Customer experience

Periscope by Duet

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

All ratings51 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral13.8%
Negative48.3%

Bugs and requests

Periscope by Duet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App didn't work on opening
  • Connection error on startup
  • Crashes often
  • Network error
  • Unable to create VMs on iPadOS 17.5

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add a Linux port as a flatpak
  • Support for ARM-based VMs
  • Trackpad/Mouse support
  • Make UTM SE available on App Store
  • iOS support for UTM
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  • Better documentation

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Periscope by Duet

Subscriptions2
  • Periscope Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Periscope7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Periscope by Duet free?
Periscope by Duet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UTM Remote Virtual Machines free?
UTM Remote Virtual Machines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Periscope by Duet or UTM Remote Virtual Machines?
Periscope by Duet is rated higher. Periscope by Duet averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while UTM Remote Virtual Machines averages 3.7 from 52 ratings.
Do Periscope by Duet or UTM Remote Virtual Machines have ads?
Neither Periscope by Duet nor UTM Remote Virtual Machines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Periscope by Duet or UTM Remote Virtual Machines?
Periscope by Duet ships an update every 3 weeks, and UTM Remote Virtual Machines every 4 months. Most recently, Periscope by Duet was updated on November 3, 2026 and UTM Remote Virtual Machines on November 3, 2026.

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