Comparison

LOOI vs Remote Mirror

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

Head to head
About

LOOI

Transform your phone into a smart desktop robot companion. This app enables a playful, evolving personality with LLM integration for enhanced intelligence. It offers visual recognition, voice commands, and emotional responses for limitless interaction.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personality evolution
  • LLM integration for enhanced intelligence
  • Facial and object recognition
  • Natural language voice commands
  • Emotional responses and custom actions
  • Weather and schedule reminders
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Desktop robot—here comes LOOI! Simply open the LOOI APP and attach your phone to the LOOI robot device to meet this smart, curious, and playful desktop robot companion. He's a little trickster with unpredictable thoughts and a unique personality that evolves as you spend more time together, creating memories exclusive to your relationship and influencing his character development. Besides being your entertainment buddy, LOOI is also a capable assistant, providing weather forecasts, schedule reminders, and more. 【Work with LLM】 Now even smarter experience LOOl's lifelike presence with our custom Biomimetic Behavior Engine. Integrated with LLM, LOOl becomes smarter, providing you with an extraordinary playing experience. 【Visual Recognition】 With your smartphone's camera and computational power, LOOI brings facial recognition, extensive object identification, and intuitive gesture-command compatibility. Let's transform your desktop into an exciting playground! 【Voice Commands】 LOOl hears with an innate ability to understand natural language inputs, LOOl interprets what you say and responds with vibrant character. Just try waking him up with a simple "Hey LOOl". 【Emotional Response】 Never Boring From angry to happy to sad and more, with over 1200 custom actions and 233 trigger mechanisms combined with the sensory powers described above. Limitless interactive possibilities await you to explore. LOOI robot required. Available at looirobot.com

About

Remote Mirror

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Remote Mirror shows your Mac's screen on your iPhone or iPad, so you can see it and control it. Check on tasks you've handed to an AI assistant, make a quick click, or type a few words — without walking back to your computer. FEATURES • Text stays sharp when you pinch to zoom (the zoomed area is sent in high resolution) • Tap to click; touch and hold or two-finger tap to right-click • Drag with one finger to scroll, two fingers to pan • Three-finger swipe to switch desktops (left/right), open Mission Control (up) or App Exposé (down) • Tap a text field and the keyboard opens automatically; each character appears on your Mac as you type, including Japanese, Chinese and Korean input • Works with keyboard dictation — what you say is typed straight into your Mac • Special keys such as esc, tab and the arrow keys, plus the ⌘ ⌥ ⌃ ⇧ modifier keys • Fits your Mac's screen to your device's aspect ratio (windows that would spill over are tidied up automatically, even when you switch desktops) • Power saving: dims and hides your Mac's display; touch your Mac and it's back instantly • Only the parts that change are sent, so it uses little data and responds quickly • Encrypted with a key derived from your PIN • Available in 13 languages HOW TO USE 1. Install the free "Remote Mirror Host" on your Mac (download it from arcion.jp/macremote) 2. Allow Screen Recording and Accessibility on your Mac 3. Choose your Mac in the app and enter the PIN shown in your Mac's menu bar On the same Wi-Fi network it connects right away. With iCloud, it also connects directly over cellular (your Mac and device need to be signed in to iCloud with the same Apple Account). No Mac nearby? Try the in-app Demo to get a feel for it. PRICING • Use every feature free for the first 3 days • After that, choose a monthly plan, a yearly plan or a one-time purchase • The in-app Demo is always free • The Mac app "Remote Mirror Host" is free REQUIREMENTS • iPhone / iPad: iOS 17 or later • Mac: macOS 14 or later PRIVACY Your screen and keystrokes travel only between your Mac and your device, and stay encrypted the whole way. Even over cellular, nothing passes through our servers. Connection details are stored only in your own iCloud, where no one else — including the developer — can see them. We don't collect any data. TERMS & PRIVACY Terms of Use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://arcion.jp/macremote/en/privacy.html

Screenshots

LOOI4 screens
Remote Mirror4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LOOI at none against Remote Mirror's 4. Remote Mirror's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Remote Mirror sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LOOI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOOI ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote Mirror every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LOOI versus Remote Mirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOOIRemote Mirror
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (170 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings170 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangibleFuture (Dongguan) Intelligent Hardware Co.,Ltd.arcion Inc.

Bugs and requests

LOOI

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Wake word recognition failure
  • Voice recognition not working
  • Permission registration fails on iOS 26+
  • Motion & Fitness permissions not registering
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  • Camera permissions not appearing in Privacy settings
  • App hangs on 'Attach Phone' screen
  • Email verification code errors
  • Upload failed error when setting nickname
  • App freezes and closes unexpectedly
  • Microphone stops listening after initial interaction
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • Neck mechanism gets stuck
  • Language switches to Chinese/Japanese without user action
  • Inconsistent response times and lag
  • Subtitles don't sync with audio
  • Dark surface detection prevents functionality
  • Battery charge display inaccurate
  • Device won't charge properly
  • Firmware update compatibility issues
  • App doesn't request necessary permissions
  • Login code not sent to email
  • Device stops responding after 10-15 minutes
  • Nickname setup screen stuck in loop

Requested features

19 requests
  • Chinese language support (most requested)
  • French language support
  • Spanish language support
  • Multiple voice options to choose from
  • Voice customization and locking preferred voice
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  • Object recognition improvements
  • Integration with Apple Calendar and Reminders
  • Smart home integration (Apple Home, Alexa)
  • Real-time news and weather updates
  • Pomodoro timer and productivity tools
  • Keyboard input for communication
  • Better dark surface detection
  • Ability to test app before purchasing device
  • Chat mode without wake word requirement
  • Music playback functionality
  • Note-taking and logging features
  • Improved gesture recognition
  • Better name recognition and customization
  • Internet connectivity for real-time information

Remote Mirror

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LOOI

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Remote Mirror

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$22.991 Year
One-time2
  • 3-Day Free TrialFree
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is LOOI free?
LOOI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Mirror free?
Remote Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LOOI or Remote Mirror have ads?
Neither LOOI nor Remote Mirror shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LOOI or Remote Mirror?
LOOI ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote Mirror every 2 days. Most recently, LOOI was updated on November 8, 2026 and Remote Mirror on October 31, 2026.

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