# Unlock vs OnlyRemote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Unlock at 57% against OnlyRemote's 0%. Unlock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). OnlyRemote's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $14.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Unlock costs $14.99 and OnlyRemote $2.99 up front. OnlyRemote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Unlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Unlock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Unlock's written reviews are positive against 0% of OnlyRemote's.

Unlock ships an update every 3 weeks, OnlyRemote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unlock | OnlyRemote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unlock-modern-proximity-lock/id6467429245/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlyremote/id6793657946/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pawan Dixit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439015043) | [博 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/993397701) |

## What reviewers say

### Unlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unlock-modern-proximity-lock/id6467429245)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Automatically lock and unlock your Mac when you step away or return, using your iPhone or Apple Watch. Setup is instant with no pairing required. Track your desk time and receive notifications for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Automatic Mac locking/unlocking, iPhone and Apple Watch integration, No pairing or configuration needed, Multiple Mac support, Overlay or system lock options, Trusted WiFi network bypass, Desk time analytics

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### OnlyRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlyremote/id6793657946)

Control your Mac's everyday functions, audio settings, and system performance directly from your iPhone or iPad. Manage switches, adjust brightness, fine-tune audio with EQ, and monitor system status remotely.

**Highlights:** Control Mac switches and actions, Adjust screen brightness, Manage Sound Mixer and EQ, Monitor system status and performance, Remote audio playback control

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OnlyRemote Plus | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unlock free?

Unlock costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OnlyRemote free?

OnlyRemote costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Unlock or OnlyRemote?

Unlock is rated higher. Unlock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OnlyRemote averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Unlock or OnlyRemote have ads?

Neither Unlock nor OnlyRemote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unlock or OnlyRemote?

Unlock ships an update every 3 weeks, and OnlyRemote weekly. Most recently, Unlock was updated on October 25, 2026 and OnlyRemote on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*