Comparison

MagicConnect Viewer vs UTM Remote Virtual Machines

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

Head to head
About

MagicConnect Viewer

Features
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MagicConnect is a remote access service that allows remote control of the desktop screen of the PC in the office, safely and easily from the iPhone/iPad at hand. By using MagicConnect, you can perform PC tasks just like when you're at office wherever you are whenever you want. It is effective for business continuation at the time of commuting difficulty, and also effective for business efficiency through telecommuting and mobile work. * This service is for use by corporate customers only. * "MagicConnect" service contract is required for use. * Please check MagicConnect product website for more and latest information. https://www.magicconnect.net/english/ == Features == - Robust authentication using digital certificate and terminal-specific information. - Leaving no information file to iPhone/iPad at hand. - Introduction completes by only installing apps on the office PC and the iPhone/iPad. - Intuitive operability developed exclusively for touch panel. == OS supported == - Support OS of the target device (the device operated such as the office PC, shared server, virtual desktop, etc.) are as follows. * Windows 11 Enterprise, Pro * Windows 10 Enterprise, Pro * Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 / 2025

About

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

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
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Run Windows®, Ubuntu®, and other operating systems remotely from your Mac running UTM UTM Remote allows you to stream your virtual machines from your Mac to your iOS device. Requires UTM for Mac to use.

Screenshots

MagicConnect Viewer4 screens
UTM Remote Virtual Machines3 screens

Verdict

The call

MagicConnect Viewer and UTM Remote Virtual Machines are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MagicConnect Viewer ships an update every 3 months, UTM Remote Virtual Machines every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MagicConnect Viewer versus UTM Remote Virtual Machines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicConnect ViewerUTM Remote Virtual Machines
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.6 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—39.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB365 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNTT TechnoCross CorporationTuring Software, LLC

In-app purchases

None

MagicConnect Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MagicConnect Viewer free?
MagicConnect Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UTM Remote Virtual Machines free?
UTM Remote Virtual Machines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MagicConnect Viewer or UTM Remote Virtual Machines have ads?
Neither MagicConnect Viewer nor UTM Remote Virtual Machines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MagicConnect Viewer or UTM Remote Virtual Machines?
MagicConnect Viewer ships an update every 3 months, and UTM Remote Virtual Machines every 4 months. Most recently, MagicConnect Viewer was updated on September 23, 2026 and UTM Remote Virtual Machines on August 29, 2026.

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