# Connect My Computer vs Remote Utilities

The clearest difference is rating: Connect My Computer at 3.5 against Remote Utilities's 1.0. Connect My Computer also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 20%) and ratings volume (98 vs 1). Remote Utilities's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect My Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote Utilities asks for nothing beyond the download.

Connect My Computer holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect My Computer has 98 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Connect My Computer's written reviews are positive against 20% of Remote Utilities's.

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, Remote Utilities every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect My Computer | Remote Utilities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-my-computer/id364933429/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-utilities/id793320970/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **56.1% of reviews** | 19.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hana Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/306576922) | [Remote Utilities Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787195036) |

## 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


### Remote Utilities

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-utilities/id793320970)

Access and control your remote computer from your mobile device. View the screen, operate the mouse and keyboard, and connect securely from anywhere, even through firewalls. It's a free mobile viewer for your remote PCs.

**Highlights:** View and control remote desktop, Operate mouse and keyboard remotely, Connect through firewalls and proxies, Access unattended and attended PCs, Connect via IP address or Internet ID

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect My Computer free?

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

### Is Remote Utilities free?

Remote Utilities is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Connect My Computer or Remote Utilities?

Connect My Computer is rated higher. Connect My Computer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Remote Utilities averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Connect My Computer or Remote Utilities have ads?

Neither Connect My Computer nor Remote Utilities shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connect My Computer or Remote Utilities?

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, and Remote Utilities every 6 months. Most recently, Connect My Computer was updated on September 28, 2026 and Remote Utilities on September 28, 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.*