# UTM Remote Virtual Machines vs µBrowser

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | UTM Remote Virtual Machines | µBrowser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utm-remote-virtual-machines/id6470773592/reviews) | **[3.9 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-fast-safe-and-private/id6756513010/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **334** |
| Positive reviews | **37.9% of reviews** | 10.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 370 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Turing Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534511649) | [Amit Sharma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861101275) |

## What reviewers say

### UTM Remote Virtual Machines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utm-remote-virtual-machines/id6470773592)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Solves JIT problem on Mac
- 👍 Nice for running OS on phone
- 👍 Works like a charm (with fiddling)
- 👍 Genial tool
- 👍 Great solution for remote VMs on iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Doesn't work on Linux PCs
- ❌ Doesn't work on non-x86/x64 VMs
- ❌ App didn't work on opening
- ❌ Not detected my MacBook Air M2
- ❌ Confusing interface and crashes often

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### µBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-fast-safe-and-private/id6756513010)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |


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