Comparison

Apollo ProFlow vs Glassy Desk

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

Head to head
About

Apollo ProFlow

Features
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Smart device for balancing of heating and cooling hydronic systems. Data of balancing valves of heading European producers included. Successfully can be used for accurate measuring of very small differential or gauge pressures.

About

Glassy Desk

Control your Mac remotely from your iPhone or iPad using fast, direct connections. Supports standard VNC or the encrypted Glassy Stream protocol for smooth, low-latency access. Offers flexible connection options and natural touch or trackpad controls.

Highlights
  • Direct remote access to Mac
  • VNC and Glassy Stream support
  • Automatic Mac discovery
  • On-screen and hardware keyboard support
  • Direct touch or trackpad mode
  • Private iCloud sync for settings
Features
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Control your Mac from your iPhone or iPad with fast, direct remote access. Glassy Desk supports standard macOS Screen Sharing over VNC and the faster, encrypted Glassy Stream through the Glassy Host companion app. CONNECT YOUR WAY • Discover nearby Macs automatically • Add a Mac by hostname or IP address • Use VNC for standard Screen Sharing • Use Glassy Stream for smooth, low-latency video and input • Connect locally or through a trusted VPN such as Tailscale • Wake supported Macs with Wake-on-LAN • Automatically reconnect after short network interruptions NATURAL CONTROLS • Choose direct touch or trackpad mode • Tap, drag, right-click, scroll, and pinch to zoom • Type with the on-screen keyboard or a hardware keyboard • Send Command, Control, Option, Shift, arrow, function, and common shortcut keys • Select a remote display when multiple screens are available • Use an external display while your iPhone or iPad becomes the controller PRIVATE BY DESIGN Connections go directly to the computer you choose—there is no cloud relay. Saved computers and recent sessions sync through your private iCloud database. Credentials are protected with encrypted storage and used only to authenticate with your computer. COMPATIBILITY VNC is designed and tested with macOS Screen Sharing and Remote Management; other standards-based VNC servers may work. Glassy Stream requires the Glassy Host companion app on the Mac. Remote access requires a network or VPN route to the Mac. Free sessions are timed. Glassy Desk Pro removes the session limit. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Apollo ProFlow4 screens
Glassy Desk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apollo ProFlow at none against Glassy Desk's 3. Apollo ProFlow also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Glassy Desk's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). 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. Glassy Desk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Apollo ProFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apollo ProFlow ships an update every 3 months, Glassy Desk weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Apollo ProFlow versus Glassy Desk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApollo ProFlowGlassy Desk
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB22 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSV TechnicsFernando Bunn

In-app purchases

None

Apollo ProFlow

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Glassy Desk

Subscriptions2
  • Glassy Desk Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Glassy Desk Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Glassy Desk Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Apollo ProFlow free?
Apollo ProFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glassy Desk free?
Glassy Desk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Apollo ProFlow or Glassy Desk have ads?
Neither Apollo ProFlow nor Glassy Desk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apollo ProFlow or Glassy Desk?
Apollo ProFlow ships an update every 3 months, and Glassy Desk weekly. Most recently, Apollo ProFlow was updated on October 10, 2026 and Glassy Desk on October 7, 2026.

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