Comparison

ScreenSpy vs WatchPC

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

Head to head
About

ScreenSpy

Monitor your child's computer activity remotely in real-time. Track websites, apps, and games to ensure their online safety and manage screen time. Easy setup provides peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Real-time remote desktop viewing
  • PC/Mac surveillance
  • Parent remote access
  • Child activity tracking
  • Easy setup
Features
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ScreenSpy shows you what's on your kid's computer screen right now, straight from your phone. Is your child doing homework or playing games? Instead of guessing, tap once and see the actual screen of their Windows PC or Mac in a few seconds. ◆ How it works 1. Install the free ScreenSpy app on the computer: open screenspy.app on the PC or Mac 2. Scan the QR code on the computer screen with this app 3. Tap "Take a screenshot" whenever you want to check ◆ What you get • A screenshot of your kid's PC or Mac screen on demand, from anywhere • Screenshot history grouped by day • Several computers in one app, each with online status • Access for the other parent: connect a second phone to the same computers • Works over the internet, so you don't need to be home or on the same Wi-Fi • Nothing to install on your kid's phone ◆ Made for parents ScreenSpy is a parental control tool for family computers. Use it only on computers you own or manage, and let your children know it's installed. ◆ Subscription ScreenSpy is free to download. Taking screenshots requires a subscription, and new subscribers can start with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of use: https://screenspy.app/terms_of_use Privacy policy: https://screenspy.app/privacy_policy

About

WatchPC

Features
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使用條款(EULA):https://www.netcourx.com/watchpc/terms 隱私權政策:https://www.netcourx.com/watchpc/privacy WatchPC — 合法遠端桌面監看 用手機即時觀看電腦螢幕畫面,適合家長監護與自有設備管理。不是秘密間諜軟體:必須取得電腦端顯示的配對碼才能綁定,監看進行時電腦畫面也會顯示明顯「監看中」提示。 【主要功能】 • 即時監看:透過手機查看已配對電腦的螢幕畫面 • 安全配對:電腦端顯示 6 碼配對碼,輸入後才能綁定 • 明示提示:監看中電腦畫面會顯示「監看中」角標(可調整位置,不可完全隱藏) • 多螢幕支援:同一台電腦有多螢幕時,可在手機切換要監看的畫面 • 帳號同步:登入後可在多部手機使用同一 WatchPC 帳號與訂閱權益 • 免費額度:免費帳號每日有監看時間額度;升級 Pro 可解鎖更長時間與更多設備 【如何開始】 1. 在手機安裝並以 Apple/Google 登入 WatchPC 2. 至官網下載並安裝 WatchPC Desktop(Windows/macOS) https://www.netcourx.com/watchpc/ 3. 在電腦畫面取得 6 碼配對碼 4. 於手機「新增設備」輸入配對碼完成綁定 5. 點選裝置即可開始監看 【適用場景】 • 家長監護:監看未成年子女自用電腦的使用情況 • 自有設備管理:外出時確認自己擁有或已獲授權管理的 PC/Mac 畫面 請僅用於合法授權之用途。未經同意監看他人設備可能違法。 【技術與隱私】 • 畫面以 P2P/WebRTC 傳輸;連線需透過信令服務完成配對 • 我們不會把監看畫面當成可回放的錄影內容長期保存 • 部分嚴格網路環境可能無法建立畫面連線,屬網路限制 【訂閱說明(Pro)】 • 月訂方案可解鎖更長監看時間與更多設備(以 App 內顯示為準) • 訂閱依 WatchPC 帳號綁定;可在 App Store 帳號設定管理或取消訂閱 • 商店若提供試用優惠,與免費每日額度為獨立機制 • Pro 僅透過 App 內購買解鎖,無自訂序號/站外付款解鎖 下載 Desktop:https://www.netcourx.com/watchpc/ 客服:d2service@double2.com.tw

Screenshots

ScreenSpy4 screens
WatchPC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WatchPC at none against ScreenSpy's 3. ScreenSpy's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). 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. ScreenSpy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WatchPC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScreenSpy ships an update fortnightly, WatchPC every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ScreenSpy versus WatchPC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenSpyWatchPC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp Machine SIADouble2 Network Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ScreenSpy

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$49.99
None

WatchPC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScreenSpy free?
ScreenSpy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WatchPC free?
WatchPC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScreenSpy or WatchPC have ads?
Neither ScreenSpy nor WatchPC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenSpy or WatchPC?
ScreenSpy ships an update fortnightly, and WatchPC every 8 months. Most recently, ScreenSpy was updated on October 30, 2026 and WatchPC on October 31, 2026.

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