# PenRemote vs Forrest

The clearest difference is update cadence: Forrest at fortnightly against PenRemote's every 21 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PenRemote ships an update every 21 months, Forrest fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PenRemote | Forrest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Size | 1 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MORELLO TEQ SAS DI MINICHIELLO LUCIANO & C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794970229) | [Newlab S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151044983) |

## What reviewers say

### PenRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penremote/id532997227)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Forrest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forrest/id6445890426)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PenRemote free?

PenRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Forrest free?

Forrest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PenRemote or Forrest have ads?

Neither PenRemote nor Forrest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PenRemote or Forrest?

PenRemote ships an update every 21 months, and Forrest fortnightly. Most recently, PenRemote was updated on September 9, 2026 and Forrest on September 11, 2026.

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