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.
G Remote Controller
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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.
Argly Remote Desktop
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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 Appleβs Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | G Remote Controller | Argly Remote Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 18.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gabriel Castillo | Timmy Nguyen |
In-app purchases
G Remote Controller
No in-app purchases
Argly Remote Desktop
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Lifetime License$9.99





