Avica Remote Desktop vs UTM Remote Virtual Machines
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Avica Remote Desktop
Access your computers and mobile phones remotely with a secure and seamless connection. Ideal for remote work, IT support, or students, this software offers high performance and user-friendly controls. Enjoy features like multi-monitor support and real-time sound transmission.
- Cross-platform support
- Multi-to-multi monitor
- Remote reboot and shutdown
- Intuitive touch gestures
- Real-time sound transmission
- AES-256 encryption
- Blank screen privacy
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Avica is dedicated to offering simple, secure and seamless remote access to computers and mobile phones. Whether you're working from home, IT support, or a student studying remotely, Avica's remote desktop software makes the connection possible. Key Features: -Cross-platform support – computers and mobile phones -Multi-to-multi monitor -Remote reboot and shutdown -Intuitive touch and control gestures -Sound transmission in real-time -Industry-acknowledged security: AES-256 encryption -Blank screen: show only a black screen on the remote desktop to protect your privacy Quick guide: 1. Install and launch Avica on both devices. 2. Enter the device ID that is displayed on the remote device. 3. Grant access to connect remotely. Why choose Avica? -High frame rates, low latency -No compression, no color loss -Seamless performance -Banking-standard encryption -User-friendly interface Privacy Policy: https://www.avica.link/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.avica.link/terms-and-conditions
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Avica Remote Desktop at 4.8 against UTM Remote Virtual Machines's 3.6. Avica Remote Desktop also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 39%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). UTM Remote Virtual Machines's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Avica Remote Desktop sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $99.00 per year. UTM Remote Virtual Machines asks for nothing beyond the download.
Avica Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Avica Remote Desktop's written reviews are positive against 39% of UTM Remote Virtual Machines's.
Avica Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 weeks, UTM Remote Virtual Machines every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Avica Remote Desktop | UTM Remote Virtual Machines |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (32 ratings) — better | 3.6 (48 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better | 39.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 48 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 365 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RAYWING PTE.LTD. | Turing Software, LLC |
Customer experience
Avica Remote Desktop
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In-app purchases
Avica Remote Desktop
- Premium$99.001 Year
UTM Remote Virtual Machines
No in-app purchases
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