UTM Remote Virtual Machines vs DeskState
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
DeskState
Transform your iPhone into a focused external workspace. This app creates a windowed environment on a monitor with floating panels, keyboard/mouse support, and customizable layouts. Pin favorite web panels to maintain a consistent and efficient setup.
- External display workspace
- Floating windows
- Keyboard and mouse support
- Pin favorite web panels
- Customizable backgrounds
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Turn your iPhone into a clean, focused workspace on an external display. When connected to a monitor or TV, the app creates a windowed environment with floating panels, quick switching, and full keyboard/mouse support — all within a single application. Pin your favourite web panels, organise your layout, and keep your workspace consistent across sessions. Key features: • External display workspace (phone + monitor) • Floating windows with resize and focus controls • Full keyboard and trackpad/mouse support • Pin favourite web panels for quick launch • Minimalist design with customisable backgrounds Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Note: The workspace lives inside the app and does not replace iOS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DeskState at 5.0 against UTM Remote Virtual Machines's 3.6. DeskState also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). UTM Remote Virtual Machines's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (48 vs 1). On price and ads 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. DeskState sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. UTM Remote Virtual Machines asks for nothing beyond the download.
DeskState holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UTM Remote Virtual Machines has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
UTM Remote Virtual Machines ships an update every 4 months, DeskState every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UTM Remote Virtual Machines | DeskState |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (48 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 365 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Turing Software, LLC | Abraham Rubio |
Customer experience
UTM Remote Virtual Machines
DeskState
In-app purchases
UTM Remote Virtual Machines
No in-app purchases
DeskState
- Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
- Yearly subscription$14.991 Year
- Lifetime subscription$29.99
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