# Connect My Computer vs Remote Control Collection

The clearest difference is rating: Connect My Computer at 3.5 against Remote Control Collection's 2.4. Connect My Computer also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 27%) and ratings volume (98 vs 9). Remote Control Collection's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect My Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote Control Collection sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Connect My Computer holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect My Computer has 98 ratings behind it against 9, 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 27% of Remote Control Collection's.

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, Remote Control Collection every 7 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect My Computer | Remote Control Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-my-computer/id364933429/reviews)** | [2.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-collection/id833402158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **56.1% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hana Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/306576922) | [Stephan Schultz](https://appshunter.io/developer/833402161) |

## 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 Control Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-collection/id833402158)

Transform your iOS device into a wireless remote for your Windows PC. Control your mouse, keyboard, media playback, presentations, and more with a unified interface.

**Highlights:** Mouse and keyboard control, Media player control, Presentation slideshow control, Live screen mirroring, Speech recognition, Customizable shortcuts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Screen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Media Remote | $1.99 | one-time |
| Slideshow Remote | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect My Computer free?

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

### Is Remote Control Collection free?

Remote Control Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Connect My Computer is rated higher. Connect My Computer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Remote Control Collection averages 2.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Connect My Computer or Remote Control Collection have ads?

Neither Connect My Computer nor Remote Control Collection shows ads.

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

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, and Remote Control Collection every 7 months. Most recently, Connect My Computer was updated on September 28, 2026 and Remote Control Collection 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.*