Comparison

Halo OS vs Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)

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

Head to head
About

Halo OS

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a functional desktop computer. Connect external displays, keyboards, and mice to navigate a web browser and file explorer with ease.

Highlights
  • External monitor support
  • Bluetooth keyboard and mouse compatibility
  • Web browser
  • File explorer
  • TXT file reader
  • Window management
Features
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Initial Project to turn your iPhone/iPad into a computer. How to use this app: - Connect your iPhone/iPad to an external monitor (use Lightning Digital AV Adapter, HDMI (for iPad) or use Apple AirPlay) - Connect Bluetooth Mouse and Bluetooth Keyboard (if you are using iPhone you gonna need to activate Assistive Touch and screen orientation change to Off so you can rotate the iPhone screen) Feature: Web browser File Explorer with a txt file reader. -- How to use the app --- Double click to open files and folders Click the window top bar so that windows became top window Double click top bar will expand the screen

About

Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)

Control and monitor MONITOUCH Programmable Operator Interfaces remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust machines, check production lines, and troubleshoot issues without being physically present. Supports pinch-to-zoom and multiple unit registration.

Highlights
  • Remote control of MONITOUCH devices
  • Monitor machines and production lines
  • Troubleshoot from distant locations
  • Pinch to zoom for high visibility
  • Register multiple units for easy switching
  • Multi-language menu support
Features
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"Simple Remote" lets you control screens of Programmable Operator Interface - MONITOUCH from your iPhone or iPad. User registration is not required at all. Simply install the application on your iPhone or iPad and it's ready for use. === Application Examples === - Adjustment of machines or production lines You can easily monitor screens of MONITOUCH on your iPhone or iPad. There is no need to stand in front of the MONITOUCH unit to check the status of machines or production lines. - Operation in clean room There is no need to gear up and enter the clean room to check screens. Just start up "Simple Remote" on your iPhone or iPad for remote monitoring and control of the MONITOUCH that is located in the clean room. It's useful for a quick checkup. - Troubleshooting In combination with a Wi-Fi router, you can operate the MONITOUCH from a distant location such as a control room as long as both MONITOUCH and your iPhone or iPad are connected to the same network. You can troubleshoot or verify what's happening without going to the site. (e.g. MONITOUCH: wired LAN, iPhone or iPad: wireless LAN) === Key Features === - Pinch to Zoom feature is supported. High visibility is ensured even on the iPhone. - By registering multiple units (IP address), you can easily switch the target MONITOUCH to operate remotely. - Menu can be displayed in 5 languages (English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese) === Compatible MONITOUCH Models === with wireless LAN *1: V9 series [Advanced] *2 V9101iWRLD, V9100iWRLD, V9071iWRLD, V9070iWRLD V9 series [Standard] *3 V9150iXRD, V9120iSRD, V9120iSRBD, V9100iSRD, V9100iSRBD, V9080iSRD, V9080iSRBD without wireless LAN *4: V9 series other than listed above TS2000 series TS2060i TS1000 Smart series TS1070Si, TS1100Si TS1000 series TS1070i, TS1071i, TS1100i, TS1101i === Remarks === *1 Only iPhone or iPad is required for use, but please note that the communication distance with the V9's wireless LAN is limited. Connection check is suggested before use. If the connection is not strong enough, please install a Wi-Fi router. *2 Complied with Radio Act in Japan, USA, Canada, Europe, Korea. Please use a Wi-Fi router in other countries. *3 Complied with Radio Act in Japan only. Please use a Wi-Fi router in other countries. *4 Installation of Wi-Fi router is required. a link to the source code https://gitlab.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients-ios

Screenshots

Halo OS4 screens
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) at 5.0 against Halo OS's 4.3. Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 26 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Halo OS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Halo OS ships an update every 26 months, Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Halo OS versus Simple Remote (MONITOUCH): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalo OSSimple Remote (MONITOUCH)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTiago MendesHAKKO ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

Halo OS

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Halo OS

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Halo OS free?
Halo OS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) free?
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Halo OS or Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)?
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) is rated higher. Halo OS averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Halo OS or Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) have ads?
Neither Halo OS nor Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Halo OS or Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)?
Halo OS ships an update every 26 months, and Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) every 7 months. Most recently, Halo OS was updated on October 8, 2026 and Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) on September 28, 2026.

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