Comparison

Connect My Computer vs Desktop PC Browser

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

Head to head
About

Connect My Computer

Access and control your Mac computers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Offers advanced features like trackpad control, modifier keypads, and international keyboard support for seamless remote management.

Highlights
  • Remote Mac control from iOS
  • Trackpad mouse cursor control
  • Modifier keypads (Shift, Ctrl, Alt)
  • Functional keyboard shortcuts
  • Virtual mouse buttons
  • International keyboard support
  • Mac OS X login
Features
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Connect to your Mac computers from iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch at anytime! Great functionalities and It's FREE! Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone XS Max! Compared with this free version, the Pro version has more features: - Multiple connections - Trackpad to move mouse cursor (also support click) and do mouse wheel scroll - Mouse right click, hover and mouse drag - Modifier keypad including Shift, Ctrl and Alt which enables you to press almost any key combinations. - A cool functional keyboard: Cut, copy & paste and other shortcuts keypad, including HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, Arrow keys, etc. - Virtual left button and right mouse button - Easy dragging and resizing using virtual mousepad - Support video output (need iPad or iOS4 and output connector) Features: - Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone - Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone 4/4S - Take advantage of iPad's big screen - Portrait and landscape mode - Support various resolutions and colors - Tap to do click, double tap to double click, and all easy to use features - Pinch to zoom in and out. Choose the zoom scale you like - International keyboard support for many languages, including French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese etc. - Mac OS X Login - Easy to use design Supported Platform: - Mac OS X Mountain Lion - Mac OS X Lion - Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Mac OS X Leopard - Mac OS X Tiger - Windows with VNC server installed Note: This is also a full VNC client. Thus you can also use it to connect to Windows with VNC server installed. Brief install instructions (Use it if you do not need step-by-step instructions): How to configure my Mac? - Mac OS Tiger: http://www.macminicolo.net/Mac_VNC_tutor.html - Leopard or Snow Leopard: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-10329122-263.html For detailed setup instructions and more information, see http://www.hanajobs.com/mobile/forums/show/13.page Send your comments/suggestions to hanamobiles@gmail.com or visit our website.

About

Desktop PC Browser

Browse the web with full desktop functionality on your iPhone or iPad. Easily switch between desktop and mobile versions of websites, enjoy safe browsing with biometric authentication, and save frequently visited URLs.

Highlights
  • View webpages with full desktop functionality
  • Switch between desktop and mobile website versions
  • Multiple user agent choices
  • Safe browsing with Touch ID/Face ID
  • Favorite and add common URLs
  • Long screenshot of webpages
Features
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Desktop PC Browser Allows You To View Webpage With Full Desktop Functionality On Your iPhone Or iPad Device. 【Resolved the pain point that some websites cannot use the full function normally on mobile phones! 】 + 【Easy switch】 between the computer version and mobile version of the website + Multiple browser choices【user agent】 + Super【Safe Browsing】, support Touch ID/Face ID + Favorite and add【commonly used URL】to home page + Webpage content【long screenshot】, convenient and efficient The existence of the Desktop PC Browser is to create value and increase productivity when you can't get to your computer at hand. --------Subscription Instructions---------- · Subscription content: - Unlock PC browser - Access all user agent & user agent update regularly - Unlimited Favorite website · Subscription price: $1.99/month, $6.99/half a year, please refer to the in-app price for details When confirming the purchase, the subscription fee is charged through the iTunes account. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Within 24 hours before the end of the current period, a renewal fee will be charged and the renewal fee will be determined. After purchase, you can go to account settings, manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal. Privacy Policy: https://juejin.im/post/6856575728378052615 Terms of Service: https://juejin.im/post/6856580169554100231

Screenshots

Connect My Computer4 screens
Desktop PC Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Desktop PC Browser at 4.4 against Connect My Computer's 3.5. Desktop PC Browser also leads on ratings volume (337 vs 98) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Connect My Computer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 24%). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Connect My Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Desktop PC Browser sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Desktop PC Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 337 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Connect My Computer's written reviews are positive against 24% of Desktop PC Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, Desktop PC Browser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Connect My Computer versus Desktop PC Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect My ComputerDesktop PC Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (98 ratings)4.4 (337 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews — better23.8% of reviews
Number of ratings98337 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB47 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHana Mobile江真 刘

Customer experience

Connect My Computer

All ratings98 ratings
Positive61.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews735 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative32.7%

Desktop PC Browser

All ratings337 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.2%

User reviews

Connect My Computer

From 98 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 💡 Useful for remote control and monitoring

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
  • 🔍 Confusing setup instructions
  • 💸 Paywall for full functionality
  • 🖱️ Lacking advanced mouse/keyboard controls

Desktop PC Browser

From 337 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as advertised
  • 👍 Useful for watching things
  • 👍 Ads not intrusive (one review)

Room to improve

  • 광고 Excessive ads
  • 💸 Overpriced subscription
  • 🚫 Unusable with ads
  • 🚫 Doesn't work
  • 🚫 Not secure

Bugs and requests

Connect My Computer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatibility with newer OS versions
  • Authentication failures with complex passwords
  • Frequent crashes, especially on multi-monitor setups

Requested features

4 requests
  • Remote wake/sleep functionality
  • Integrated file transfer
  • Improved multi-monitor support
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts

Desktop PC Browser

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Doesn't open other apps
  • Site errors on mobile
  • Google sign-in blocked
  • Ads appear after one use
  • App crashes/doesn't work

Requested features

3 requests
  • More desktop features
  • Allow landscape mode
  • More affordable pricing

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Connect My Computer

One-time1
  • Connect My Mac Pro$4.99
7 purchases

Desktop PC Browser

Subscriptions7
  • PC Browser Subscription 1$0.991 Month
  • PC Browser Subscription 1w3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • PC Subscription 1w sale7 Days trial$0.997 Days
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  • PC Browser Subscription 63 Days trial$3.996 Months
  • PC Browser Subscription 6 sale6 Months trial$3.996 Months
  • PC Browser Subscription 123 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • PC Subscription 12 sale$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Connect My Computer free?
Connect My Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Desktop PC Browser free?
Desktop PC Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Connect My Computer or Desktop PC Browser?
Desktop PC Browser is rated higher. Connect My Computer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Desktop PC Browser averages 4.4 from 337 ratings.
Do Connect My Computer or Desktop PC Browser have ads?
Desktop PC Browser shows ads; Connect My Computer does not.
Which is updated more often, Connect My Computer or Desktop PC Browser?
Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, and Desktop PC Browser every 2 months. Most recently, Connect My Computer was updated on September 28, 2026 and Desktop PC Browser on October 15, 2026.

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