Comparison

ISL Light vs Supremo Remote Desktop

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

Head to head
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.

About

Supremo Remote Desktop

Access and control remote PCs and servers quickly and securely. This solution offers full mouse and keyboard support, integrated chat, and multi-display capabilities for seamless remote assistance and management.

Highlights
  • Remote control PCs and servers
  • Secure AES 256-bit encryption
  • Full mouse and keyboard support
  • Integrated chat
  • Multi-display support
  • Cloud-synced address book
Features
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Supremo Remote Desktop is a powerful, easy and complete solution for remote desktop control and support. It allows to access a remote PC in just a few seconds. Supremo is also compatible with Supremo Console, the IT Management Console. Download, access, control. With Supremo Remote Desktop you can: • Remote control PCs and servers, from your personal devices • Chat with the remote user Features: • Secure remote control, protected by AES 256-bit encryption • Full mouse and keyboard support, including special keys • Zooming and screen scrolling • Integrated chat • Multi-display support • UAC-compliant • Cloud-synced address book powered by Supremo Console Get started: 1. Install Supremo Remote Desktop 2. Download and launch Supremo for Windows from the PC/server you need to remote control, take note of ID and password 3. Launch Supremo Remote Desktop and specify ID and password 4. Remote control the machine!

Screenshots

ISL Light4 screens
Supremo Remote Desktop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Supremo Remote Desktop at 3.3 against ISL Light's 2.4. ISL Light's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (45% vs 34%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Supremo Remote Desktop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ISL Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Supremo Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of ISL Light's written reviews are positive against 34% of Supremo Remote Desktop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ISL Light versus Supremo Remote Desktop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterISL LightSupremo Remote Desktop
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (23 ratings)3.3 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews — better34.5% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperISL OnlineNanosystems S.r.l.

Customer experience

ISL Light

All ratings23 ratings
Positive34.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative60.9%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative52.5%

Supremo Remote Desktop

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral13.8%
Negative51.7%

In-app purchases

None

ISL Light

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Supremo Remote Desktop

One-time1
  • Supremo Solo 3 Months$54.99

Questions

Is ISL Light free?
ISL Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Supremo Remote Desktop free?
Supremo Remote Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ISL Light or Supremo Remote Desktop?
Supremo Remote Desktop is rated higher. ISL Light averages 2.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Supremo Remote Desktop averages 3.3 from 12 ratings.
Do ISL Light or Supremo Remote Desktop have ads?
Neither ISL Light nor Supremo Remote Desktop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ISL Light or Supremo Remote Desktop?
ISL Light ships an update every 4 months, and Supremo Remote Desktop every 4 months. Most recently, ISL Light was updated on July 9, 2026 and Supremo Remote Desktop on September 22, 2026.

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