Comparison

UTM Remote Virtual Machines vs µBrowser

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

Head to head
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.

About

µBrowser

A lightweight web browser focused on speed, privacy, and a distraction-free experience. It offers secure connections, auto-reload functionality, and full-screen viewing for enhanced browsing. Access requires a paid subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase.

Highlights
  • Fast and stable browsing
  • Private browsing with no data tracking
  • Secure web connections
  • Automatic page reloading
  • Full screen viewing
  • Simple navigation controls
Features
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µBrowser is a lightweight web browser designed for fast performance, private browsing, and a clean, distraction free experience. Key Features Fast and stable browsing Enjoy smooth page loading and responsive navigation optimized for everyday web use. Private browsing µBrowser does not track, collect, or share personal data. All browsing activity remains locally on your device. Secure connections Supports secure web connections to help protect your browsing sessions. Auto reload Automatically refresh web pages at configurable time intervals. Useful for monitoring live content or frequently updated pages. Full screen viewing Browse web content in full screen mode for a focused, distraction free experience. Simple navigation Clear back, forward, and reload controls for intuitive browsing. Important Notice A paid subscription or a one time lifetime purchase is required to access and use the app. The app does not provide free browsing access. In App Purchases Access to jBrowser requires a paid in app purchase. Available purchase options include: • Auto renewing subscriptions (weekly, monthly, yearly) • One time lifetime purchase Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. All purchases are securely processed and managed by Apple. Privacy µBrowser does not collect, store, or transmit personal information. No browsing history, website data, or usage activity is shared with third parties. Privacy Policy https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-12-13-97 Terms of Use https://telegra.ph/Terms-of-Use-12-13-2 Apple Standard EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support jbrowser.support@outlook.com

Screenshots

UTM Remote Virtual Machines3 screens
µBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UTM Remote Virtual Machines at none against µBrowser's 4. UTM Remote Virtual Machines also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 10%). µBrowser's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (334 vs 52). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. µBrowser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. UTM Remote Virtual Machines asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for UTM Remote Virtual Machines against 3.9 for µBrowser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: µBrowser has 334 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of UTM Remote Virtual Machines's written reviews are positive against 10% of µBrowser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UTM Remote Virtual Machines ships an update every 4 months, µBrowser every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
UTM Remote Virtual Machines versus µBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUTM Remote Virtual MachinesµBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (52 ratings)3.9 (334 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.9% of reviews — better10.2% of reviews
Number of ratings52334 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size370 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTuring Software, LLCAmit Sharma

Customer experience

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

All ratings51 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral13.8%
Negative48.3%

µBrowser

All ratings255 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive10.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative85.7%

Bugs and requests

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App didn't work on opening
  • Connection error on startup
  • Crashes often
  • Network error
  • Unable to create VMs on iPadOS 17.5

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add a Linux port as a flatpak
  • Support for ARM-based VMs
  • Trackpad/Mouse support
  • Make UTM SE available on App Store
  • iOS support for UTM
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  • Better documentation

µBrowser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

µBrowser

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Access$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$12.99

Questions

Is UTM Remote Virtual Machines free?
UTM Remote Virtual Machines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is µBrowser free?
µBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UTM Remote Virtual Machines or µBrowser?
µBrowser is rated higher. UTM Remote Virtual Machines averages 3.7 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while µBrowser averages 3.9 from 334 ratings.
Do UTM Remote Virtual Machines or µBrowser have ads?
Neither UTM Remote Virtual Machines nor µBrowser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UTM Remote Virtual Machines or µBrowser?
UTM Remote Virtual Machines ships an update every 4 months, and µBrowser every 2 weeks. Most recently, UTM Remote Virtual Machines was updated on October 25, 2026 and µBrowser on October 25, 2026.

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