Comparison

Scrcpy Remote vs Linkalyst

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
Currently charting
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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

Linkalyst

Features
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Linkalyst puts ten network tools on your iPhone and iPad. Measure latency, look up DNS, test ports, inspect HTTPS and trace routes, then keep every result as a report you can search, compare and export. EVERY PING, CHARTED LIVE • Ping (ICMP) or UDP probes to up to six targets in one run • Typical latency (P50), slower requests (P95), latency variation and timeout rate • Timeouts are marked on the chart, never plotted as a fake latency value • Tap the chart to inspect any single request SEE WHERE EVERY MILLISECOND GOES • Website Check times DNS, TCP connection, TLS handshake and first byte • Follows redirects hop by hop and shows the full certificate chain • Choose HEAD or GET; each check runs five times in a row ASK FIVE DNS RESOLVERS AT ONCE • Send the same query to system DNS and up to four servers • See which answered fastest and whether their answers differ • Look up A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SOA and PTR records FOLLOW EVERY HOP • Route Trace for IPv4 and IPv6, up to 30 hops • Up to three probes per hop, with optional hostname lookup YOUR NETWORK • Find web, SSH, printing and file-sharing services with Bonjour • See the gateway your network reports and send it straight to other tools • See this device's addresses and look up your public IP with its location and network operator MORE TOOLS • Port Connect: check a TCP port once, or up to 50 times in a row • Download Test: measure a download URL you choose (up to 64 MiB or 10 seconds) • Throughput Test: measure upload or download over a single TCP connection to a free test peer you run on your own computer • Subnet Calculator: IPv4 and IPv6 ranges from CIDR, worked out on your device REPORTS YOU CAN KEEP • Every result is saved as a report you can star, tag, search and filter • Compare two reports side by side, with latency curves overlaid • Share reports as JSON and export per-request latency data as CSV BUILT FOR IPHONE AND IPAD • Follow a running test from the Dynamic Island and the Lock Screen • On iPad, open the tools and individual reports in their own windows • Available in English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, French, German and Italian Linkalyst is free to download, with all ten tools included. Banner ads can be removed with a one-time purchase that supports Family Sharing. Privacy Policy: https://linkalyst.entromoonic.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://linkalyst.entromoonic.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Scrcpy Remote4 screens
Linkalyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Linkalyst at Free against Scrcpy Remote's $2.99. Linkalyst also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Scrcpy Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Linkalyst is free to download; Scrcpy Remote costs $2.99 up front. Linkalyst sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scrcpy Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scrcpy Remote ships an update every 2 months, Linkalyst daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Scrcpy Remote versus Linkalyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrcpy RemoteLinkalyst
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#92 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer森 王Entromoonic Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Scrcpy Remote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Linkalyst

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Scrcpy Remote free?
Scrcpy Remote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linkalyst free?
Linkalyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scrcpy Remote or Linkalyst have ads?
Linkalyst shows ads; Scrcpy Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Scrcpy Remote or Linkalyst?
Scrcpy Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Linkalyst daily. Most recently, Scrcpy Remote was updated on October 12, 2026 and Linkalyst on September 28, 2026.

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