RemotePC Remote Desktop vs Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)
Control and monitor MONITOUCH Programmable Operator Interfaces remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust machines, check production lines, and troubleshoot issues without being physically present. Supports pinch-to-zoom and multiple unit registration.
- Remote control of MONITOUCH devices
- Monitor machines and production lines
- Troubleshoot from distant locations
- Pinch to zoom for high visibility
- Register multiple units for easy switching
- Multi-language menu support
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"Simple Remote" lets you control screens of Programmable Operator Interface - MONITOUCH from your iPhone or iPad. User registration is not required at all. Simply install the application on your iPhone or iPad and it's ready for use. === Application Examples === - Adjustment of machines or production lines You can easily monitor screens of MONITOUCH on your iPhone or iPad. There is no need to stand in front of the MONITOUCH unit to check the status of machines or production lines. - Operation in clean room There is no need to gear up and enter the clean room to check screens. Just start up "Simple Remote" on your iPhone or iPad for remote monitoring and control of the MONITOUCH that is located in the clean room. It's useful for a quick checkup. - Troubleshooting In combination with a Wi-Fi router, you can operate the MONITOUCH from a distant location such as a control room as long as both MONITOUCH and your iPhone or iPad are connected to the same network. You can troubleshoot or verify what's happening without going to the site. (e.g. MONITOUCH: wired LAN, iPhone or iPad: wireless LAN) === Key Features === - Pinch to Zoom feature is supported. High visibility is ensured even on the iPhone. - By registering multiple units (IP address), you can easily switch the target MONITOUCH to operate remotely. - Menu can be displayed in 5 languages (English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese) === Compatible MONITOUCH Models === with wireless LAN *1: V9 series [Advanced] *2 V9101iWRLD, V9100iWRLD, V9071iWRLD, V9070iWRLD V9 series [Standard] *3 V9150iXRD, V9120iSRD, V9120iSRBD, V9100iSRD, V9100iSRBD, V9080iSRD, V9080iSRBD without wireless LAN *4: V9 series other than listed above TS2000 series TS2060i TS1000 Smart series TS1070Si, TS1100Si TS1000 series TS1070i, TS1071i, TS1100i, TS1101i === Remarks === *1 Only iPhone or iPad is required for use, but please note that the communication distance with the V9's wireless LAN is limited. Connection check is suggested before use. If the connection is not strong enough, please install a Wi-Fi router. *2 Complied with Radio Act in Japan, USA, Canada, Europe, Korea. Please use a Wi-Fi router in other countries. *3 Complied with Radio Act in Japan only. Please use a Wi-Fi router in other countries. *4 Installation of Wi-Fi router is required. a link to the source code https://gitlab.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients-ios
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) at 100% against RemotePC Remote Desktop's 55%. Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). RemotePC Remote Desktop's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 3). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. RemotePC Remote Desktop sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemotePC Remote Desktop has 3.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of RemotePC Remote Desktop's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)'s.
RemotePC Remote Desktop ships an update fortnightly, Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RemotePC Remote Desktop | Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.6K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IDrive Incorporated | HAKKO ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD. |
Customer experience
RemotePC Remote Desktop
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)
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
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
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
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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