Comparison

RemotePC Remote Desktop vs LUCI Live

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RemotePC Remote Desktop

Access and control your computers remotely from your iOS device with high-speed, 4K quality streaming. Transfer files, collaborate with others, and manage your remote machines securely from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Instant remote computer access
  • Connect to multiple computers
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • 60 FPS with 4K quality
  • File transfer
  • Remote printing
Features
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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

About

LUCI Live

This professional broadcasting application enables reporters to stream live audio and video to studios with HD quality. It supports two-way communication, recording, editing, and file transfer, making it a versatile tool for journalists.

Highlights
  • HD quality live audio and video streaming
  • Two-way communication with studios
  • Record while broadcasting
  • Edit audio and video
  • File transfer via SFTP and Email
  • Supports professional audio codecs
Features
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Radio, TV Reporters & Journalists – PROFESSIONAL HD QUALITY BROADCASTING APPLICATION *** Used by ARD,BBC, ESPN, NPO, XM, NPR and many more *** LUCI Live is an already well established, award winning broadcasting application by Technica Del Arte that allows reporters to stream live audio to and from the studio. LUCI Live works two-way is compatible with many different types of professional IP-codecs and is even capable of playing pre-recorded material while broadcasting. LUCI Live is also built for other mobile and desktop platforms and is well respected by many users. Some features: * N/ACIP or RTP low-delay streaming, two-way, so including return channel * Record while broadcasting * Record video locally on your device while broadcasting Live audio only * Stream Audio & Video , Record video , all simultaneously , including return audio channel. * Edit audio and video. * Send files to the studio using SFTP, Email * Export to other Cloud-storage apps * Play pre-recorded audio while broadcasting * AAC_LC, AAC-LD, AAC-HE, MP2, OPUS and many more professional codecs at 48 kHz sample-rate, 32 to 384 kbps ( mono or stereo ) * 24-bit ULCC audio codec, 44.1 to 48 kHz sample-rate. * Excellent broadcast quality * Redundant streaming using all available network connections * Constantly updated to the latest IP-technology and standards * Free helpdesk via email To connect a professional microphone and headset, MIKI cables for iPhone can be ordered at https://www.technicadelarte.com

Screenshots

RemotePC Remote Desktop4 screens
LUCI Live2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RemotePC Remote Desktop at 4.6 against LUCI Live's 4.0. RemotePC Remote Desktop also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. RemotePC Remote Desktop sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and LUCI Live sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RemotePC Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemotePC Remote Desktop has 3.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemotePC Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 weeks, LUCI Live every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RemotePC Remote Desktop versus LUCI Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemotePC Remote DesktopLUCI Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.6K ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.6K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB85 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIDrive IncorporatedTechnica Del Arte

Customer experience

RemotePC Remote Desktop

All ratings3,566 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews417 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative36.5%

LUCI Live

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

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

LUCI Live

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

RemotePC Remote Desktop

One-time6
  • Solo 1 User 1 Computer at $29.99$29.99
  • Consumer 1 Computer at $29.99$29.99
  • Solo 1 User 2 Computers at $59.99$59.99
Show 3 more
  • Consumer 2 Computer at $59.99$59.99
  • Pro 1 User 10 Computers at $99.99$99.99
  • SOHO 10 Computers at $99.99$99.99
2 purchases

LUCI Live

One-time2
  • LUCI Live for 30 days$22.99
  • LUCI Live, use for 15 days$31.99

Questions

Is RemotePC Remote Desktop free?
RemotePC Remote Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LUCI Live free?
LUCI Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RemotePC Remote Desktop or LUCI Live?
RemotePC Remote Desktop is rated higher. RemotePC Remote Desktop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while LUCI Live averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do RemotePC Remote Desktop or LUCI Live have ads?
Neither RemotePC Remote Desktop nor LUCI Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemotePC Remote Desktop or LUCI Live?
RemotePC Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 weeks, and LUCI Live every 5 weeks. Most recently, RemotePC Remote Desktop was updated on November 6, 2026 and LUCI Live on November 2, 2026.

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