Comparison

RemotePC Remote Desktop vs ISL Light

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 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.

Highlights
  • Instant remote computer access
  • Connect to multiple computers
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Access PCs and Macs
  • File transfer
  • Remote printing
  • Record remote sessions
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

ISL Light

This app allows you to share your iOS device's screen for remote technical support or to control Windows, Mac, or Linux computers from your iPhone or iPad. It offers secure, real-time access and control for both receiving and providing assistance.

Highlights
  • iOS screen sharing
  • Remote computer control
  • Unattended computer access
  • Real-time screen viewing
  • AES 256-bit encryption
  • Text chat with users
Features
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Share the screen of your iPhone or iPad with a remote technician to receive technical support or use your iOS device to remotely control any Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. Receive technical support: Whenever you need help with your iPhone or iPad, just share the screen of your iOS device with your help desk technician to receive efficient remote support. Provide remote support: Provide technical assistance to remote users by connecting to any Windows, Mac or Linux computer from your iPhone or iPad. Access unattended computers: Remotely access your unattended computers from your iPhone or iPad. Just install ISL Online's remote access agent to your computer and access it remotely at any time. Features: - Real-time iOS screen sharing - Access remote computers, phones or tablets via WiFi/3G/LTE - View remote screen - Switch between multiple monitors - Automatically adjusted Screen resolution - Remotely control computer's keyboard and mouse - Use special keys such as Ctrl, Alt, Windows® and function keys - Send commands such as Ctrl+Alt+Del to remote computer - Switch between left and right mouse click - Reboot a remote computer and instantly resume the remote connection - ISSC Turbo Desktop Sharing - Text-chat with a remote user - Sessions are secured by symmetrical AES 256-bit end-to-end encryption NOTE: To receive support, you can join a session without logging in. To provide support or to access unattended computers, you will need a valid ISL Online account. About: ISL Online is one of the pioneers of the remote desktop support industry. Since 2003, ISL Online has been providing remote control software to IT professionals and help desk technicians across 100 countries, with Japan being the strongest market. Delivered via the cloud or on-premises, ISL Online software allows users to access and control any Windows, Mac or Linux computer or a mobile device to provide ad hoc technical support or to manage systems remotely.

Screenshots

RemotePC Remote Desktop4 screens
ISL Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RemotePC Remote Desktop at 4.6 against ISL Light's 2.4. RemotePC Remote Desktop also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 23). ISL Light's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, monetization model 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. RemotePC Remote Desktop sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. ISL Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RemotePC Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemotePC Remote Desktop has 3.6K ratings behind it against 23, 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 31% of ISL Light's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemotePC Remote Desktop ships an update fortnightly, ISL Light every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RemotePC Remote Desktop versus ISL Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemotePC Remote DesktopISL Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.6K ratings) — better2.4 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews — better31.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3.6K — better23
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIDrive IncorporatedISL Online

Customer experience

RemotePC Remote Desktop

All ratings3,552 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews417 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative36.5%

ISL Light

All ratings23 ratings
Positive34.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative60.9%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative66.3%

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

ISL Light

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

RemotePC Remote Desktop

One-time9
  • 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
None

ISL Light

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemotePC Remote Desktop free?
RemotePC Remote Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ISL Light free?
ISL Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RemotePC Remote Desktop or ISL Light?
RemotePC Remote Desktop is rated higher. RemotePC Remote Desktop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while ISL Light averages 2.4 from 23 ratings.
Do RemotePC Remote Desktop or ISL Light have ads?
Neither RemotePC Remote Desktop nor ISL Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemotePC Remote Desktop or ISL Light?
RemotePC Remote Desktop ships an update fortnightly, and ISL Light every 4 months. Most recently, RemotePC Remote Desktop was updated on October 18, 2026 and ISL Light on October 16, 2026.

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