Comparison

Connect to PC vs Tomaco

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

Head to head
About

Connect to PC

Access your Windows PC from your iPhone or iPad with this app. It offers a zero-configuration setup, allowing you to log in with your Gmail account. Enjoy features like a trackpad, modifier keypad, and international keyboard support for seamless remote control.

Highlights
  • Remote Windows PC access
  • Zero-configuration setup
  • Trackpad mouse control
  • Modifier and shortcut keypads
  • International keyboard support
  • Portrait and landscape modes
Features
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Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone!! Optimized to use iPhone X Series screen! Connect to PC let you access Windows PC from your iPad/iPhone at anytime! Zero configuration - just login using gmail account and you are ready to go! Note: Not all Windows support remote desktop. Check below for supported platforms or download the tool from http://www.hanamobiles.com/tools/HanaEasyConfig.exe Features: - Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone - Take advantage of iPad's big screen - Portrait and landscape mode - Multiple connections - Support various resolutions and colors - Trackpad to move mouse cursor (also support click) and do mouse wheel scroll - Modifier keypad including Shift, Ctrl, Alt and Cmd which enables you to press almost any key combinations. - Cut, copy & paste and other shortcuts keypad, including HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, Arrow keys, etc. - Pinch to zoom in and out. Choose the zoom scale you like - Support International keyboard for many languages, including French, German, Korean, Russian etc. - Added virtual left and right mouse button - Easy dragging and resizing using virtual mouse pad - Startup password protection - Video output (need iPad or iOS4 and output connector) - Easy to use design Supported Platform: - Windows XP Professional - Windows Vista Business/Enterprise/Ultimate - Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate - Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 Important: The following systems are NOT supported: - Windows XP Home - Windows Vista Home Basic/Premium - Windows 7 Home Starter/Basic/Premium - Others not listed in "Supported Platform" section - Mac is NOT supported Note: Others Windows versions not listed in "Supported Platform" section are NOT supported. How to enable Windows Remote Desktop? - Windows XP: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXp/using/mobility/getstarted/Remoteintro.mspx - Windows Vista/Windows 7: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/turn-on-remote-desktop-in-windows-vista/ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Remote-Desktop-Connection-frequently-asked-questions For setup instructions and more information, see http://www.hanajobs.com/mobile/posts/list/6960.page Send your comments/suggestions to hanamobiles@gmail.com or visit our website.

About

Tomaco

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a high-performance remote control for your Mac. Experience a responsive, high-quality connection with features like local pointer rendering, instant audio streaming, and robust privacy controls. Access your Mac from anywhere with optional secure remote pairing.

Highlights
  • High-resolution 5K/120Hz display
  • Local pointer rendering for instant response
  • Zero-setup system audio streaming
  • Peer-to-peer local network privacy
  • Secure remote access with Tailscale
  • Two-way clipboard sync and file transfer
  • Adaptive smart shortcut bar
Features
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Tomaco does one thing: turn your iPhone or iPad into the best remote control for your Mac. Built exclusively for the Apple ecosystem — and because of that focus, every millisecond of latency and every frame of quality gets the attention it deserves. WHY TOMACO ■ Best-in-class picture A straight HEVC hardware encode/decode pipeline with up to 5K resolution and 120Hz ProMotion. Code and documents stay razor sharp. When the screen goes still, Tomaco automatically refines the frame to full clarity. ■ It feels right The pointer is rendered locally — it follows your finger instantly, fully decoupled from network latency. Two-finger scrolling has real inertia and rubber-banding. The cursor changes shape with content (I-beam over text, hand over links), just like a real trackpad. ■ Sound, zero setup Your Mac's system audio plays right on your iPhone/iPad. No virtual audio driver, no kernel extension, no reboot — connect and it just works. ■ Private by design Peer-to-peer on your local network: your screen and input never touch a third-party server. Secure Enclave hardware device keys, manual approval on first pairing, end-to-end encryption. ■ Remote made simple Away from home? Pair Tomaco with the free Tailscale app to reach your Mac securely from anywhere — a full guide is built in. Wake-on-LAN wakes a sleeping Mac remotely. FEATURES • Virtual Display: use a headless Mac with a dedicated 5K/120Hz screen (Pro) • Two-way clipboard sync and multi-file transfer • Smart shortcut bar that adapts to the frontmost Mac app (Pro) • Modifier keys bar: ⌘⌥⌃⇧ combos, Esc/Tab/arrows • Multi-display switching, auto-reconnect, adaptive quality on weak networks • Siri & Shortcuts: "Connect my Mac" • Trackpad mode (relative) and Touch mode (tap where you look) FREE & ONE-TIME PURCHASE The free tier is fully usable: no time limits, no ads. Tomaco Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks 5K, 120Hz, the smart shortcut bar, Virtual Display and multiple Macs. No subscription. Ever. WHAT YOU NEED • A Mac (Apple Silicon or Intel, macOS 14+) running the free, notarized Tomaco Helper (download from our site) • iPhone/iPad on the same Wi-Fi, or a Tailscale connection for remote access

Screenshots

Connect to PC4 screens
Tomaco4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tomaco at Free against Connect to PC's $4.99. Tomaco also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). Connect to PC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, 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

Tomaco is free to download; Connect to PC costs $4.99 up front. Tomaco sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Connect to PC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tomaco holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Connect to PC's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tomaco's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect to PC ships an update every 3 months, Tomaco weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Connect to PC versus Tomaco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect to PCTomaco
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (7 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana Mobile磊 崔

Customer experience

Connect to PC

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral8.1%
Negative26.8%

Tomaco

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Connect to PC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tomaco

One-time1
  • Tomaco Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Connect to PC free?
Connect to PC costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tomaco free?
Tomaco is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Connect to PC or Tomaco?
Tomaco is rated higher. Connect to PC averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Tomaco averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Connect to PC or Tomaco have ads?
Neither Connect to PC nor Tomaco shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect to PC or Tomaco?
Connect to PC ships an update every 3 months, and Tomaco weekly. Most recently, Connect to PC was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tomaco on October 25, 2026.

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