Strata vs RemoteSim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Strata
Easily create custom icons by layering images and colors. Modify individual layer properties, add or remove elements, and adjust dimensions. Save and share your icon designs.
- Layered image editing
- Customizable background colors
- Adjustable layer colors
- Add or remove layers
- Adjust layer height
- Import/export strata files
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Strat is an icon generator for your framework. Strata can - change an image in the top layer. - change a background color of the top layer - change colors of the layers - add / remove layer - change height of layers - import / export a strata file
RemoteSim
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RemoteSim lets you view and control a simulator from your smartphone. Check development screens in real time and send taps, swipes, and text input from wherever you are. Key features: • Real-time simulator viewing • Tap, swipe, and text input • Switch between simulators • Full-screen viewing How to use: 1. Open the PC app and the smartphone app. 2. Connect both devices to the same network or VPN. 3. Use automatic iCloud connection for first-time setup. To share manually, choose “Share App URL” in the PC app settings and send it to your smartphone with AirDrop. 4. Select a connection and simulator, then start viewing and controlling it. Use cases: • Review UI away from your desk • Check development screens quickly • Switch between multiple simulators Notes: • Both the PC app and smartphone app are required. • The PC and smartphone must use the same network or VPN. • The PC app must be able to access the target simulator. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Strata at none against RemoteSim's 2. RemoteSim's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). 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
Both are free to download. RemoteSim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Strata asks for nothing beyond the download.
Strata ships an update fortnightly, RemoteSim every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Strata | RemoteSim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Junnosuke Matsumoto | Kazuya Matsushita |
In-app purchases
Strata
No in-app purchases
RemoteSim
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Lifetime$5.99
