Connect My Computer vs RemotePC Remote Desktop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
RemotePC Remote Desktop
Access your office or home computers from your iOS device with high-speed, 4K quality remote desktop access. Transfer files, control applications, and collaborate with others remotely.
- Instant remote computer access
- Connect to multiple computers
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Access PCs and Macs
- File transfer
- Remote printing
- Record remote sessions
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Access remote computers anytime by installing the RemotePC application on your iOS devices. Connect to your office or home computers from anywhere with a speed of 60 FPS and 4K quality. Access files, folders, emails, and software applications on remote machines, whether it's after-hours or while on the go. Features: • Instant remote computer access, provided there is an active internet connection and RemotePC application installed on it •. Connect to multiple remote computers at the same time and manage each session independently. • Provides efficient team work with friends or colleagues by accessing their remote computers to work on presentations, documents, view/edit media files, etc. • Access PCs and MACs using your iOS devices. • Enhanced performance and low latency • Cross-platform compatibility • 60 FPS speed allowing 4K quality • Faster remote streaming for gamers •. Supports Apple Pencil for precise navigation and control on compatible iPad devices. Functionalities: • Transfer files via your iOS devices and computers with/without remote session. • Enable inactivity timeout to retain remote session running in the background for the specified time. • Lock the remote system via your iOS device. • Configure the display quality and speed of the remote session. • Modify the screen resolution of the remote display • Record remote sessions while accessing via iOS devices. • Control clipboard actions (copy and paste) from your iOS devices. • Access and manage logged off and locked devices remotely. • Remote printing of documents and images using a local printer. • Chat with the recipients for effective communication. • Enable ‘Trusted Devices’ for enhanced security of your RemotePC account. • Enable ‘Blank Host Screen’ to work privately on your remote device by turning the screen blank. • View multiple monitors at the same time for Enterprise accounts. • Restart your remote system via the iOS device in a safe mode. • Collaborate effectively by using Whiteboard to draw on the remote screen. • Multiple users can simultaneously access and work on a single remote machine. • Multitask during remote sessions by opening multiple iPad apps simultaneously
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RemotePC Remote Desktop at 4.6 against Connect My Computer's 3.5. RemotePC Remote Desktop also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 98). Connect My Computer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Connect My Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RemotePC Remote Desktop sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RemotePC Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemotePC Remote Desktop has 3.5K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 56% positive.
Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, RemotePC Remote Desktop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connect My Computer | RemotePC Remote Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (98 ratings) | 4.6 (3.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews — better | 55.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 98 | 3.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hana Mobile | IDrive Incorporated |
Customer experience
Connect My Computer
RemotePC Remote Desktop
User reviews
Connect My Computer
From 98 App Store ratingsWhat 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
RemotePC Remote Desktop
From 3.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Affordable pricing
- 👍 Reliable remote access
- 🚀 Responsive performance
- 👍 Helpful for remote work
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Buggy mobile app
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Poor customer support
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
RemotePC Remote Desktop
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on startup
- Inability to login or access remote computers
- Freezing and lagging during remote sessions
- Disconnections and loss of remote control
Requested features
5 requests- Improved multi-monitor support
- Keyboard and mouse functionality on mobile
- Remote restart and FileVault options
- Customizable security settings
- Better remote session management
In-app purchases
Connect My Computer
- Connect My Mac Pro$4.99
RemotePC Remote Desktop
- RemotePC Basic Plan$6.99
- Consumer Plan$6.99
- Solo 1 User 1 Computer at $29.99$29.99
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- Consumer 1 Computer at $29.99$29.99
- Solo 1 User 2 Computers at $59.99$59.99
- Consumer 2 Computer at $59.99$59.99
- RemotePC ConsumerPlan$69.99
- Pro 1 User 10 Computers at $99.99$99.99
- SOHO 10 Computers at $99.99$99.99
Questions
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