Comparison

Ultimate Remote vs u64

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

Head to head
About

Ultimate Remote

Control your Ultimate-II or Ultimate 64 devices remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Easily manage and run files, import media, create custom layouts, and even use keyboard macros for your Commodore 64.

Highlights
  • Scan and register devices
  • Import and manage storage media
  • Play SID files and run programs
  • Upload and run external files
  • Mount disk images and browse directories
  • Create custom home layouts and shortcuts
  • Create and send keyboard macros
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Ultimate Remote is free and open source remote control application for Ultimate-II and Ultimate 64 devices that are on v3.11 firmware and higher for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With Ultimate remote; . Register Ultimate devices on local network by scanning them . Import contents of storage media that is used on Ultimate device with a simple text file . Easily access and search imported content and quickly take actions, such as Play SID File or Run a Program/Cartridge on your Commodore 64 . Upload and run external files from your mobile device. . Mount disk images, browse D64 directory contents, select and run arbitrary files on your Commodore 64 from the app. . Create and customize home layouts, arrange functions as you like . Create shortcuts of your favorite games, music or any supported file type on the homescreen and optionally customize them with your custom icons. . Import High Voltage SID Collection, create Jukebox Lists and play them on your Commodore 64. . Create keystorke lists (keyboard macros) and send them to your Commodore 64 remotely, as if typing on physical keyboard. . Perform any other operation that is supported by Ultimate HTTP API

About

u64

Remotely manage your Ultimate64, Ultimate II+, or Commodore 64 Ultimate hardware from your iPhone. Control device functions, mount disk images, play music, and edit memory wirelessly.

Highlights
  • Remote device control (reset, reboot, pause)
  • Load PRG, cartridge, SID, and MOD files
  • Mount/unmount D64, G64, D71, G71, D81 disk images
  • Memory editor with peek/poke
  • Send text commands via keyboard buffer
  • Access and modify device settings
  • Real-time drive state monitoring
Features
Currently charting
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Control your Ultimate64, Ultimate II+, or the new Commodore 64 Ultimate directly from your iPhone. Mount disks, play SID music, manage files, and configure your device — all wirelessly over your local network. DEVICE CONTROL Reset, reboot, pause, resume, and power your machine remotely. Load PRG programs, cartridge files, SID tunes, and MOD audio instantly. DISK MANAGEMENT Mount and unmount D64, G64, D71, G71, and D81 disk images without leaving your chair. DEVELOPMENT TOOLS Peek and poke memory addresses with the built-in memory editor. Send text commands through the keyboard buffer for automation and testing. CONFIGURATION Access and modify device settings. Save configurations to flash memory for permanent storage. STATUS MONITORING View real-time drive states, mounted images, and device information with instant feedback. Connects via Ethernet or Wi-Fi on your local network. Auto-discovers compatible devices. Perfect for retro gaming, C64 development, digital preservation, and educational use. Requires Ultimate64, Ultimate II+, Ultimate II, or Commodore 64 Ultimate hardware with network connectivity and REST API support.

Screenshots

Ultimate Remote4 screens
u644 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ultimate Remote at Free against u64's $0.99. Ultimate Remote also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). u64's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

Ultimate Remote is free to download; u64 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

u64 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ultimate Remote ships an update fortnightly, u64 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Ultimate Remote versus u64: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltimate Remoteu64
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#193 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnur BuyukcaglarMarcin Spoczynski

Customer experience

Ultimate Remote

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

u64

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ultimate Remote

No in-app purchases

None

u64

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ultimate Remote free?
Ultimate Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is u64 free?
u64 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ultimate Remote or u64?
u64 is rated higher. Ultimate Remote averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while u64 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ultimate Remote or u64 have ads?
Neither Ultimate Remote nor u64 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ultimate Remote or u64?
Ultimate Remote ships an update fortnightly, and u64 every 3 months. Most recently, Ultimate Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and u64 on September 15, 2026.

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