Comparison

G Remote Controller vs Argly Remote Desktop

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

Head to head
About

G Remote Controller

Features
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G Remote controller is built to give you remote control over your Mac through your iPhone, the main screen is a representation on a Trackpad designed to make apple users feel at home when performing click scroll and swipe gestures. G Remote Controller also has a built in keyboard so you can also type into your Mac through your iPhone.

About

Argly Remote Desktop

Features
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Control Your Mac from Your iPhone - Fast, Private, Local Argly transforms your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your Mac. Full Desktop Control Real-time screen mirroring with adaptive quality Precise mouse and trackpad control Full keyboard input with special keys (Return, Tab, Esc, Delete) Quick shortcuts for Cmd+C, Cmd+V, and more Pinch-to-zoom and pan gestures Lock Screen Unlock Unlock your Mac directly from your iPhone Secure password entry Works even when your Mac is locked Smart Keyboard Custom keyboard overlay optimized for remote control Color-coded special keys for quick access Haptic feedback for all actions Quick shortcuts for common commands Favorite Shortcuts Save your most-used keyboard shortcuts Floating shortcuts panel for quick access Easy add/remove with intuitive edit mode Perfect For: Working from your couch or bed Accessing your Mac when away from your desk Presenting from your iPhone EULA: This app is governed by Apple’s Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

G Remote Controller4 screens
Argly Remote Desktop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: G Remote Controller at none against Argly Remote Desktop's 2. G Remote Controller also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Argly Remote Desktop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. G Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

G Remote Controller ships an update every 5 days, Argly Remote Desktop every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
G Remote Controller versus Argly Remote Desktop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterG Remote ControllerArgly Remote Desktop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGabriel CastilloTimmy Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

G Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Argly Remote Desktop

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime License$9.99

Questions

Is G Remote Controller free?
G Remote Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Argly Remote Desktop free?
Argly Remote Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do G Remote Controller or Argly Remote Desktop have ads?
Neither G Remote Controller nor Argly Remote Desktop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, G Remote Controller or Argly Remote Desktop?
G Remote Controller ships an update every 5 days, and Argly Remote Desktop every 3 days. Most recently, G Remote Controller was updated on September 17, 2026 and Argly Remote Desktop on July 17, 2026.

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