RemotePC Remote Desktop vs Overhand
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
Overhand
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Overhand turns your iPhone or iPad into a fast, private remote control for your Mac at home. Travelling, at the office, or on the couch - see your Mac's screen live, hear its audio, and control its mouse and keyboard as if you were sitting in front of it. BUILT FOR PEOPLE, NOT LICENSING DEPARTMENTS - NO false "commercial use" lockouts - ever. - NO 5-minute timeouts or session caps. - End-to-end encrypted - the relay never sees your screen. - Apple-native and hardware-accelerated for low-latency, sharp video. - Simple ID + password pairing. No account required to start. FREE TIER Unlimited session length, full mouse and keyboard control, your Mac's audio on your phone, and end-to-end encryption - for one Mac, supported by a banner on the connection screen and a short ad every 15 minutes during a session (never over your live screen). OVERHAND PRO $19.99/month or $149/year, with a 3-day free trial: control all your Macs from one place, and a completely ad-free app - no banner and no 15-minute interruptions. Your subscription supports independent, privacy-first development and includes every future Pro feature. GETTING STARTED To control a Mac, install the free Overhand Host on that Mac (download from the Overhand website) and pair with the ID + password it shows. iOS devices can be viewed but not controlled (an Apple platform limitation). Overhand Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; it renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mwsupplylimited.github.io/helmward/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: RemotePC Remote Desktop at none against Overhand's shown. RemotePC Remote Desktop also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 6 one-off in-app purchases and Overhand sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RemotePC Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 weeks, Overhand weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RemotePC Remote Desktop | Overhand |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IDrive Incorporated | Matthew Wong |
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
Overhand
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RemotePC Remote Desktop
- 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
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- 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
Overhand
- Overhand Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Overhand Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$149.001 Year
- 500 Tokens$0.99
- 1,500 Tokens$2.99
- 5 GB Internet Data$4.99
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- 4,000 Tokens$6.99
- 15 GB Relay Data$12.99
- 50 GB Relay Data$39.99
Questions
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