Comparison

Lumos Remote vs Tiny Computers

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

Head to head
About

Lumos Remote

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For audiophiles seeking a transcendent union of sound and sight, Lumos Ra elevates the listening experience to an enchanting realm. Immerse yourself in a symphony of colors that dance with the rhythm, enhancing every note and beat with a visual spectacle. Interact with the Lumos Remote for iOS.

About

Tiny Computers

Explore a collection of retro computers brought to life on your mobile device. Interact with classic operating systems, type on virtual keyboards, and discover hidden nostalgic secrets within each exhibit. Designed for a unique experience on foldable phones, it also works on standard iPhones and iPads.

Highlights
  • Interactive retro computer exhibits
  • Simulated classic operating systems
  • Virtual keyboards and command lines
  • Hidden nostalgic secrets and games
  • Unique tabletop mode for foldable phones
  • Works on iPhone, iPad, and foldable devices
Features
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A museum of tiny computers. Please touch the exhibits. Tiny Computers is made for iPhone Duo. Fold your Duo into tabletop mode and it becomes a miniature machine from decades of computing, with the screen above and a working keyboard below. Spend a little time with an old favourite — or discover the computer your parents grew up with. Some computers stay with you long after you stop using them. Now there's room for them on your desk again. EXPLORE THE COLLECTION Ten computers are ready to play with, inspired by the Macintosh, Commodore 64, IBM PC, Amiga 500, Windows 95, ThinkPad, iMac G3, iBook G3, PowerBook G4 and Windows XP. TYPE, DRAW AND PLAY Enjoy clicking keyboards, working command lines, paint programs, floppy disks and familiar desktop games. Open windows, write a note, draw something small and explore each computer's personality. Type 10 PRINT on the Commodore, run BASICA ROOFTOP at the DOS prompt, or load BRICKS from the Amiga's floppy. Occasionally, even Windows crashes. FIFTY NOSTALGIC SECRETS Every computer hides five nostalgic secrets: pieces of real computing history, a hidden game and, where its era had them, screen savers. Turn on the Hot Dog Stand colour scheme, ask the 1541 for its directory, meet Rover, or fill a 1984 Mac's memory until the bomb appears. Each computer's page in the collection keeps track of what you've found. Stuck? Open a hint, one at a time: what it is, where to look, then exactly what to do. MADE FOR IPHONE DUO Tiny Computers was designed around iPhone Duo's two displays. Bend your Duo into tabletop mode to bring each computer to life across the display and keyboard. Browse the collection and choose your next exhibit when your phone is closed. ALSO ON IPHONE AND IPAD No Duo? Every computer still works. On iPhone and iPad, Tiny Computers presents each tiny computer with simulated perspective: the same ten computers, keyboards and games. On iPhone, turn sideways and switch between the screen and the keyboard. On iPad, the whole computer fits on your display. For the real tabletop experience, use iPhone Duo. All ten computers are included. No ads, subscriptions or in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Lumos Remote4 screens
Tiny Computers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tiny Computers at $3.99 against Lumos Remote's $9.99. Tiny Computers also leads on chart position (#1 vs unranked). Lumos Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). On update cadence, 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

Lumos Remote costs $9.99 and Tiny Computers $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Lumos Remote versus Tiny Computers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumos RemoteTiny Computers
Price$9.99$3.99 — better
Rating—4.2 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—64.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—39 — better
Update frequencyDailyDaily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#1 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB395 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas RothaugFountain Interactive Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Lumos Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Tiny Computers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lumos Remote free?
Lumos Remote costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tiny Computers free?
Tiny Computers costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lumos Remote or Tiny Computers have ads?
Neither Lumos Remote nor Tiny Computers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lumos Remote or Tiny Computers?
Lumos Remote ships an update daily, and Tiny Computers daily. Most recently, Lumos Remote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tiny Computers on November 4, 2026.

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