Remote Hero vs FinderQuery Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Remote Hero
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* Easy to use interface * Encrypted communication * Fully GDPR compliant * Device independent * AI powered voice interface * Chat translation to 29 languages * Call invitations via URL, email or SMS * Annotations on video * Screen sharing * Multi-language interface * Media sharing and storage * AR glasses support * Cloud & On-premise hosting * White Label option
FinderQuery Client
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FinderQuery Client lets you browse and access files on your Mac from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Proβdirectly over your local network. Used together with FinderQuery Server (available on the Mac App Store), you can: β’ Browse Finder folders with icons, including hidden files β’ Preview files and folders on your Mac β’ Stream videos and PDFs instantly without downloading β’ Share a streaming link (URL) to open files in third-party apps β’ Download and view supported files directly in the app Privacy & Security Your privacy matters: β’ Local-network only: the app never sends your data to the internet and connects only to your Mac running FinderQuery Server β’ Mac-controlled access: the server never initiates connections; connections are started only from your device β’ Encrypted control connection: mutual TLS (mTLS) encrypts communication between the client and your Mac β’ Verified pairing: you can connect only after approving the connection on your Mac and confirming the client certificate fingerprint β’ On-device certificates: the certificate is stored in your Keychain and never leaves your device About streaming links To support opening streams in third-party apps, streamed file delivery isnβt encrypted. Access is still protected using randomized file paths and an authentication tokenβonly someone with the URL can view the file.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Remote Hero at 15.0 against FinderQuery Client's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Remote Hero ships an update every 20 months, FinderQuery Client every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Hero | FinderQuery Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 17 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Codelab Sp. z o. o. | Weida Fan |
In-app purchases
Remote Hero
No in-app purchases
FinderQuery Client
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Remote Hero free?
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Do Remote Hero or FinderQuery Client have ads?
Which is updated more often, Remote Hero or FinderQuery Client?
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