System Information vs OnlyRemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
System Information
This utility app provides comprehensive details about your device's hardware and network status. View disk usage, network connections, cellular data, CPU and RAM consumption, and general device information. Customize the display with themes and rearrange sections for easy access.
- Disk usage details
- Network connection info
- Cellular data breakdown
- CPU and RAM monitoring
- General device specifications
- Customizable section order
- Theme customization
Read full descriptionHide full description
System Information Is The Highest Rated App To View Information About Your Device! System Information Provides: ~ Disk Information (Total Disk Capacity, Used Disk, and Available Disk) ~ Network Information (IP Address, SSID, BSSID, External IP Address) ~ Cellular Data (Carrier Name, MNC, MCC, Country Code, And If Your Device Allows VOIP) ~ CPU Consumption Data (Used, Idle, and Load) ~ RAM Information (Total Memory, Memory Used, Wired, Active, Inactive, Free, Pageins, Pageouts, Page Size) ~ General Details (Battery, Boot Time, Uptime, Device Name) ~ Rearranging Of The Sections So You Can Prioritize What Information Is Important To You ~ The Ability To Customize The Visual Experience With Themes! System Information Is Well Designed And Beautiful To Look At. It Is Incredibly Easy To Find And Share Information About Your Device Like No Other Application Of Its Kind.
OnlyRemote
Control your Mac's everyday functions, audio settings, and system performance directly from your iPhone or iPad. Manage switches, adjust brightness, fine-tune sound with EQ, and monitor system status remotely.
- Control Mac switches remotely
- Adjust screen brightness
- Manage Sound Mixer and EQ
- Monitor system status
- Trigger custom actions
Read full descriptionHide full description
Your Mac controls, right on your iPhone and iPad. OnlyRemote works with OnlySwitch on your Mac, bringing everyday controls, audio settings, and system monitoring to your fingertips. CONTROL YOUR MAC Toggle OnlySwitch switches and trigger actions without returning to your desk. Adjust your Mac’s screen brightness directly from your iPhone or iPad. SHAPE YOUR SOUND Control Sound Mixer remotely, fine-tune your audio with EQ, and manage playback across multiple output devices. KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR MAC Check system status and performance, and keep track of your Codex usage from the same app. Pair OnlyRemote with OnlySwitch on your Mac to get started.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: System Information at 90% against OnlyRemote's 0%. System Information also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). OnlyRemote's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On 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
System Information costs $0.99 and OnlyRemote $2.99 up front. OnlyRemote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. System Information asks for nothing beyond the download.
System Information holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: System Information has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of System Information's written reviews are positive against 0% of OnlyRemote's.
System Information ships an update every 3 weeks, OnlyRemote weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | System Information | OnlyRemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenneth Ackerson | 博 刘 |
Customer experience
System Information
OnlyRemote
In-app purchases
System Information
No in-app purchases
OnlyRemote
- OnlyRemote Plus$1.991 Month
Questions
Is System Information free?
Is OnlyRemote free?
Which has better reviews, System Information or OnlyRemote?
Do System Information or OnlyRemote have ads?
Which is updated more often, System Information or OnlyRemote?
Other comparisons
