Comparison

Desktop PC Browser 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

Desktop PC Browser

Browse the web with full desktop functionality on your iPhone or iPad. Easily switch between desktop and mobile versions of websites, enjoy safe browsing with biometric authentication, and save frequently visited URLs.

Highlights
  • View webpages with full desktop functionality
  • Switch between desktop and mobile website versions
  • Multiple user agent choices
  • Safe browsing with Touch ID/Face ID
  • Favorite and add common URLs
  • Long screenshot of webpages
Features
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Desktop PC Browser Allows You To View Webpage With Full Desktop Functionality On Your iPhone Or iPad Device. 【Resolved the pain point that some websites cannot use the full function normally on mobile phones! 】 + 【Easy switch】 between the computer version and mobile version of the website + Multiple browser choices【user agent】 + Super【Safe Browsing】, support Touch ID/Face ID + Favorite and add【commonly used URL】to home page + Webpage content【long screenshot】, convenient and efficient The existence of the Desktop PC Browser is to create value and increase productivity when you can't get to your computer at hand. --------Subscription Instructions---------- · Subscription content: - Unlock PC browser - Access all user agent & user agent update regularly - Unlimited Favorite website · Subscription price: $1.99/month, $6.99/half a year, please refer to the in-app price for details When confirming the purchase, the subscription fee is charged through the iTunes account. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Within 24 hours before the end of the current period, a renewal fee will be charged and the renewal fee will be determined. After purchase, you can go to account settings, manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal. Privacy Policy: https://juejin.im/post/6856575728378052615 Terms of Service: https://juejin.im/post/6856580169554100231

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

Desktop PC Browser4 screens
UTM Remote Virtual Machines3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Desktop PC Browser at 4.4 against UTM Remote Virtual Machines's 3.7. Desktop PC Browser also leads on ratings volume (337 vs 51) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). UTM Remote Virtual Machines's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Desktop PC Browser sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. UTM Remote Virtual Machines asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Desktop PC Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desktop PC Browser has 337 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of Desktop PC Browser's written reviews are positive against 38% of UTM Remote Virtual Machines's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Desktop PC Browser ships an update every 2 months, UTM Remote Virtual Machines every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Desktop PC Browser versus UTM Remote Virtual Machines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesktop PC BrowserUTM Remote Virtual Machines
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (337 ratings) — better3.7 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews23.8% of reviews37.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings337 — better51
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB365 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer江真 刘Turing Software, LLC

Customer experience

Desktop PC Browser

All ratings337 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.2%

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

Desktop PC Browser

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Doesn't open other apps
  • Site errors on mobile
  • Google sign-in blocked
  • Ads appear after one use
  • App crashes/doesn't work

Requested features

3 requests
  • More desktop features
  • Allow landscape mode
  • More affordable pricing

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Desktop PC Browser

Subscriptions7
  • PC Browser Subscription 1$0.991 Month
  • PC Browser Subscription 1w3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • PC Subscription 1w sale7 Days trial$0.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • PC Browser Subscription 63 Days trial$3.996 Months
  • PC Browser Subscription 6 sale6 Months trial$3.996 Months
  • PC Browser Subscription 123 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • PC Subscription 12 sale$4.991 Year
None

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Desktop PC Browser free?
Desktop PC Browser 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, Desktop PC Browser or UTM Remote Virtual Machines?
Desktop PC Browser is rated higher. Desktop PC Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while UTM Remote Virtual Machines averages 3.7 from 51 ratings.
Do Desktop PC Browser or UTM Remote Virtual Machines have ads?
Desktop PC Browser shows ads; UTM Remote Virtual Machines does not.
Which is updated more often, Desktop PC Browser or UTM Remote Virtual Machines?
Desktop PC Browser ships an update every 2 months, and UTM Remote Virtual Machines every 4 months. Most recently, Desktop PC Browser was updated on October 19, 2026 and UTM Remote Virtual Machines on October 14, 2026.

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