Comparison

Connect My Computer vs smartPC

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

smartPC

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【What is RemoteTouch】 RemoteTouch is an application that lets you comfortably control your PC remotely from your smartphone. Take control from your living room sofa, from bed, or even while away from home. 【Key Features】 ■ Real-time Screen Sharing View your PC screen on your smartphone in real-time. Pinch to zoom in and out to check fine details. ■ Intuitive Mouse Control Control your mouse with intuitive gestures on the touchscreen. ・Tap: Move cursor ・Double tap: Click ・Long press: Right-click ・Swipe: Drag ・Two-finger scroll: Screen scroll ・Pinch: Zoom ■ Full Keyboard Input Type text on your PC using your smartphone keyboard. Supports both Japanese and English. Special keys (Enter, Tab, Escape, arrow keys, etc.) and shortcuts (copy, paste, undo, etc.) are also available. ■ Application Management View a list of running applications on your PC. Switch between or close apps with a single tap. ■ Browser Tab Management Display tabs from major browsers and easily switch between them. ■ External Network Connection Control your PC securely not only within the same network but also from outside. No router port forwarding required. 【When It's Useful】 ・Control music and videos on your PC while relaxing in the living room ・Shut down your PC after getting into bed ・Control presentation slides from your smartphone during meetings ・Check files on your home PC while away ・Remotely manage PCs in different locations 【Security】 RemoteTouch is designed with security as the top priority. ・Unique token issued for each session ・PC-side approval required for local connections ・All communications are encrypted 【How to Use】 1. Install the dedicated desktop app on your PC 2. Scan the QR code displayed in the desktop app with your smartphone 3. Connected! Start remote control immediately The desktop app is available for free download from our official website. 【System Requirements】 Smartphone: iOS 15.0 or later PC: Supports major desktop operating systems *Desktop app installation required on PC *Accessibility and screen recording permissions may be required depending on the OS 【Subscription】 This app is available with a monthly subscription. ・Includes 3-day free trial ・Cancel anytime during the trial period ・Subscription auto-renews 【Support】 If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us through our inquiry form. Terms of Use: https://b19.co.jp/remotetouch/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://b19.co.jp/remotetouch/privacy.html

Screenshots

Connect My Computer4 screens
smartPC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: smartPC at every 3 days against Connect My Computer's every 3 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Connect My Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and smartPC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, smartPC every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Connect My Computer versus smartPC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect My ComputersmartPC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (101 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings101 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHana MobileBEAK,K.K.

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

smartPC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Connect My Computer

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

smartPC

Subscriptions1
  • RemoteTouch Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Connect My Computer free?
Connect My Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is smartPC free?
smartPC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Connect My Computer or smartPC have ads?
Neither Connect My Computer nor smartPC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect My Computer or smartPC?
Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, and smartPC every 3 days. Most recently, Connect My Computer was updated on October 22, 2026 and smartPC on October 28, 2026.

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