Comparison

Scrcpy Remote vs HomeLab Go

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

Head to head
About

Scrcpy Remote

Control your Linux, Windows, or macOS desktop remotely from any device. Access your computer for work or management with high-quality screen mirroring and full mouse/keyboard control. Supports various network connections, including secure Tailscale integration.

Highlights
  • Universal desktop access (Linux, Windows, macOS)
  • Full mouse and keyboard control
  • High-quality screen mirroring
  • Network and Tailscale connectivity
  • VNC server compatibility
  • Automatic reconnection
Features
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Scrcpy Remote - Desktop Remote Control Scrcpy Remote is a powerful remote desktop application that enables seamless control of your Linux, Windows, or macOS computers from anywhere. With built-in VNC server support, you can access your desktop remotely for work, device management, and productivity tasks. 1. Universal Desktop Access Connect to Linux, Windows, and macOS computers. Full desktop control with mouse and keyboard support. High-quality screen mirroring and interaction. 2. Flexible Connectivity Options Network Connection: Access devices over local network or internet. Tailscale Integration: Secure peer-to-peer connections through Tailscale network. Reliable connection management with automatic reconnection. 3. VNC Server Compatibility Works with any VNC-enabled computer. Easy setup and configuration. Optimized performance for smooth remote sessions.

About

HomeLab Go

Monitor and manage your Proxmox, TrueNAS, and Proxmox Backup Server infrastructure from a single, native iOS dashboard. Control VMs, containers, storage, and backups, with features like noVNC console access and Home Screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Unified dashboard for Proxmox, TrueNAS, and PBS
  • Monitor nodes, VMs, containers, and storage
  • Start, stop, and reboot VMs/containers
  • Access noVNC console for VMs
  • Manage TrueNAS ZFS snapshots and shares
  • Trigger and monitor backups
  • Home Screen widgets and notifications
Features
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Your Proxmox nodes, TrueNAS servers, and Proxmox Backup Server. One app, one dashboard. HomeLab Go is a native iOS app for monitoring and managing your homelab infrastructure. Instead of juggling separate tools or browser tabs for each platform, you get a single place to see what's running, what's healthy, and what needs attention. WHAT YOU CAN MONITOR • Proxmox VE: nodes, virtual machines, LXC containers, CPU/memory usage, and uptime • TrueNAS SCALE: storage pools, datasets, snapshots, shares, disks, SMART health, and alerts • Proxmox Backup Server: datastores, backup snapshots, verification status, and tasks WHAT YOU CAN DO • Start, stop, shutdown, reboot, and pause VMs and containers • Open a noVNC console to running VMs directly from your phone • Create and manage ZFS snapshots on TrueNAS • Manage SMB and NFS shares • Trigger and monitor backups • Start and stop TrueNAS apps • View firewall rules, task logs, and storage usage BUILT FOR HOMELABS • Self-signed certificate support with Trust-on-First-Use. No insecure SSL bypass. • Tailscale VPN support for managing your lab away from home • Home Screen widgets for Proxmox and TrueNAS status at a glance • Notifications when nodes go offline, pools degrade, or tasks complete • Biometric lock to keep your server credentials private • iPad support with split-view sidebar navigation • Credentials stored in the iOS Keychain, never in plain text One purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. No account required.

Screenshots

Scrcpy Remote4 screens
HomeLab Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HomeLab Go at 5.0 against Scrcpy Remote's 4.1. Scrcpy Remote's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Scrcpy Remote costs $2.99 and HomeLab Go $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HomeLab Go holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrcpy Remote has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scrcpy Remote versus HomeLab Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrcpy RemoteHomeLab Go
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.1 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB4 MB
Age rating4++4
Developer森 王Okay Apps LLC

In-app purchases

None

Scrcpy Remote

No in-app purchases

None

HomeLab Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scrcpy Remote free?
Scrcpy Remote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HomeLab Go free?
HomeLab Go costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scrcpy Remote or HomeLab Go?
HomeLab Go is rated higher. Scrcpy Remote averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while HomeLab Go averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Scrcpy Remote or HomeLab Go have ads?
Neither Scrcpy Remote nor HomeLab Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scrcpy Remote or HomeLab Go?
Scrcpy Remote ships an update every 2 months, and HomeLab Go every 2 months. Most recently, Scrcpy Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and HomeLab Go on October 30, 2026.

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