# RemotePC Remote Desktop vs UTM Remote Virtual Machines

The clearest difference is rating: RemotePC Remote Desktop at 4.6 against UTM Remote Virtual Machines's 3.7. RemotePC Remote Desktop also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 52). UTM Remote Virtual Machines's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RemotePC Remote Desktop sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. UTM Remote Virtual Machines asks for nothing beyond the download.

RemotePC Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemotePC Remote Desktop has 3.6K ratings behind it against 52, 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 38% of UTM Remote Virtual Machines's.

RemotePC Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 weeks, UTM Remote Virtual Machines every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemotePC Remote Desktop | UTM Remote Virtual Machines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotepc-remote-desktop/id405038711/reviews)** | [3.7 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utm-remote-virtual-machines/id6470773592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | **55.4% of reviews** | 37.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 48 MB | 370 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IDrive Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/295113649) | [Turing Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534511649) |

## What reviewers say

### RemotePC Remote Desktop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotepc-remote-desktop/id405038711)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemotePC Basic Plan | $6.99 | one-time |
| Consumer Plan | $6.99 | one-time |
| Solo 1 User 1 Computer at $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Consumer 1 Computer at $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Solo 1 User 2 Computers at $59.99 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Consumer 2 Computer at $59.99 | $59.99 | one-time |
| RemotePC ConsumerPlan | $69.99 | one-time |
| Pro 1 User 10 Computers at $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |
| SOHO 10 Computers at $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Affordable pricing
- 👍 Reliable remote access
- 🚀 Responsive performance
- 👍 Helpful for remote work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Buggy mobile app
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Improved multi-monitor support
- Keyboard and mouse functionality on mobile
- Remote restart and FileVault options
- Customizable security settings
- Better remote session management


### UTM Remote Virtual Machines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utm-remote-virtual-machines/id6470773592)

Access and control your virtual machines from your iOS device. Stream Windows, Ubuntu, and other operating systems running on your Mac remotely. This app requires UTM for Mac to function.

**Highlights:** Stream virtual machines remotely, Supports Windows, Ubuntu, and more, Control VMs from iOS device, Requires UTM for Mac

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Solves JIT problem on Mac
- 👍 Nice for running OS on phone
- 👍 Works like a charm (with fiddling)
- 👍 Genial tool
- 👍 Great solution for remote VMs on iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Doesn't work on Linux PCs
- ❌ Doesn't work on non-x86/x64 VMs
- ❌ App didn't work on opening
- ❌ Not detected my MacBook Air M2
- ❌ Confusing interface and crashes often

**Reported bugs**

- App didn't work on opening
- Connection error on startup
- Crashes often
- Network error
- Unable to create VMs on iPadOS 17.5

**Requested features**

- Add a Linux port as a flatpak
- Support for ARM-based VMs
- Trackpad/Mouse support
- Make UTM SE available on App Store
- iOS support for UTM


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemotePC Remote Desktop free?

RemotePC Remote Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is UTM Remote Virtual Machines free?

UTM Remote Virtual Machines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RemotePC Remote Desktop or UTM Remote Virtual Machines?

RemotePC Remote Desktop is rated higher. RemotePC Remote Desktop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while UTM Remote Virtual Machines averages 3.7 from 52 ratings.

### Do RemotePC Remote Desktop or UTM Remote Virtual Machines have ads?

Neither RemotePC Remote Desktop nor UTM Remote Virtual Machines shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RemotePC Remote Desktop or UTM Remote Virtual Machines?

RemotePC Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 weeks, and UTM Remote Virtual Machines every 4 months. Most recently, RemotePC Remote Desktop was updated on October 26, 2026 and UTM Remote Virtual Machines on October 25, 2026.

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