# Connect My Computer vs Duet Air

The clearest difference is rating: Duet Air at 4.3 against Connect My Computer's 3.5. Duet Air also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 102). Connect My Computer's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect My Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Duet Air sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Duet Air holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duet Air has 1.9K ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Connect My Computer's written reviews are positive against 24% of Duet Air's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, Duet Air every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect My Computer | Duet Air |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-my-computer/id364933429/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duet-air-remote-desktop/id1531326998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 102 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.1% of reviews** | 23.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 7 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hana Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/306576922) | [Duet, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/935754063) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect My Computer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-my-computer/id364933429)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Connect My Mac Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Duet Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duet-air-remote-desktop/id1531326998)

Transform your iPad or iPhone into an advanced remote desktop or an extra display for your Mac or PC. Experience unparalleled performance and zero lag, with touch and gesture support. Offers professional-grade drawing capabilities with Apple Pencil integration for artists and designers.

**Highlights:** Remote desktop functionality, Extra display for Mac/PC, Touch and gesture support, Apple Pencil integration for drawing, Wireless and wired connectivity, Zero lag performance

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duet Air (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Duet Pro (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 💡 Useful as a second screen
- 🚀 Zero lag
- 👍 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Laggy and low resolution
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with Citrix
- Breaks Windows network
- Bricked user's PC
- Login screen issues
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Support for older devices
- Improve wireless stability
- Add audio support
- Better integration with drawing apps
- Easier subscription cancellation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect My Computer free?

Connect My Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Duet Air free?

Duet Air is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connect My Computer or Duet Air?

Duet Air is rated higher. Connect My Computer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Duet Air averages 4.3 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Connect My Computer or Duet Air have ads?

Duet Air shows ads; Connect My Computer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Connect My Computer or Duet Air?

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, and Duet Air every 3 weeks. Most recently, Connect My Computer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Duet Air on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*