HopToDesk vs The Bee Scale
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HopToDesk
Access and control your computer remotely from your iPhone or iPad. This secure app allows you to manage files, run applications, and provide technical support with end-to-end encryption. It's ideal for remote work and system management.
- Screen Share
- Remote Control
- Wake-On-LAN
- 2FA Security
- Low Latency
- End-to-end encryption
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Introducing HopToDesk, your free and secure remote control app for seamless access to your computer from anywhere in the world. Stay connected to your files and applications or provide remote assistance with reliable end-to-end encryption, all from the comfort of your iPhone or iPad device. A perfect tool for working from home, IT support, and managing remote systems for any purpose. HopToDesk is free for personal and business use. Quick Start 1. Install and launch HopToDesk on both systems you wish to connect. 2. Enter the ID of the remote desktop that you wish to connect to. 3. Allow the connection or enter the password to start the remote session. Highlights include: + Screen Share + Remote Control + Wake-On-LAN + 2FA Security + Low Latency
The Bee Scale
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The Bee Scale helps beekeepers connect their hive scales, view readings and manage their apiary from a clean, mobile‑first app. Key features • Quick sign‑up with email and your scale’s IMEI • Pair a scale by scanning its QR code • View your scale list and detailed readings • Track trends using clear charts and summaries • Personalised settings, including dark mode • Multi‑language support Whether you manage one hive or several, The Bee Scale makes it easy to connect devices and keep an eye on your colonies with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Bee Scale at every 10 days against HopToDesk's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HopToDesk ships an update every 5 months, The Bee Scale every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HopToDesk | The Bee Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HopToDesk | Stefan Lindner |
In-app purchases
HopToDesk
No in-app purchases
The Bee Scale
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HopToDesk free?
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Do HopToDesk or The Bee Scale have ads?
Which is updated more often, HopToDesk or The Bee Scale?
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