Comparison

uBlock Origin Lite vs Remote Pane

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

Head to head
About

uBlock Origin Lite

This efficient content blocker utilizes browser-based filtering for reliable ad and tracker removal. It offers a declarative approach, minimizing resource consumption by only activating its service worker when interacting with its interface.

Highlights
  • Efficient content blocking
  • Declarative filtering
  • Minimal resource consumption
  • Browser-based filtering
  • Supports multiple filter lists
  • Open-source and transparent
Features
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uBO Lite (uBOL) is a reliable and efficient content blocker. The default ruleset corresponds to uBlock Origin's default filterset: - uBlock Origin's built-in filter lists - EasyList - EasyPrivacy - Peter Lowe’s Ad and tracking server list You can enable more rulesets by visiting the options page -- click the _Cogs_ icon in the popup panel. uBOL is entirely declarative, meaning there is no need for a permanent uBOL process for the filtering to occur, and CSS/JS injection-based content filtering is performed reliably by the browser itself rather than by the extension. This means that uBOL itself does not consume CPU/memory resources while content blocking is ongoing -- uBOL's service worker process is required _only_ when you interact with the popup panel or the option pages.

About

Remote Pane

Access and control your Windows PC, server, or workstation remotely from your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a fast, private RDP client with direct connections, encrypted credentials, and no account creation required.

Highlights
  • Direct RDP connections
  • Live desktop streaming
  • Touch controls for pointer and click
  • Encrypted saved connections
  • One-tap reconnect
  • Secure by default (NLA, TLS)
  • No account or ads
Features
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RemotePane is a fast, private remote desktop client for iPhone. Control your Windows PC over RDP, or your Mac, Linux desktop, or Raspberry Pi over VNC, as if you were sitting in front of it. RemotePane connects straight from your phone to your computer. There's no relay server in the middle, no account to create, and no tracking. FEATURES • RDP for Windows PCs and servers, plus any compatible RDP server (including xrdp on Linux) • VNC for Macs (built-in Screen Sharing), Linux desktops, and Raspberry Pi • Mac account login or VNC password, whichever your server uses • Copy and paste text between your phone and your PC (RDP) • Tap to click, long-press to right-click, drag to move, two-finger scroll, pinch to zoom • Keyboard bar with Ctrl, Esc, Tab, and arrow keys for shortcuts and terminals • Save connections with an optional label, so they're one tap away next time • Passwords stored in your keychain and synced only through your own iCloud Keychain • RDP certificate verification, so you're warned if a host's identity changes • No account, no sign-up, no analytics, no ads PRIVACY FIRST RemotePane doesn't collect analytics or usage data, and it has no servers of its own. Your connections stay on your phone, and your passwords are protected by Apple's keychain. Your session goes directly from your phone to your computer. HOW TO CONNECT Windows (RDP): enable Remote Desktop in Settings (Windows Pro or higher). Mac (VNC): turn on Screen Sharing in System Settings > General > Sharing. Linux / Raspberry Pi: run a VNC server, or xrdp for RDP. Then: 1. Make sure your phone can reach the computer: same Wi-Fi, a VPN, or a tool like Tailscale. 2. In RemotePane, choose RDP or VNC, then enter the host, username, and password. 3. Tap Connect. Save the connection for instant access next time. A NOTE ON VNC Standard VNC doesn't encrypt your session the way RDP does. For connections outside your home network, use a VPN or Tailscale. RemotePane also asks before sending your Mac login to a VNC server for the first time. GREAT FOR • Checking on a home or office computer while you're away • Quick admin tasks on servers, workstations, and home labs • Reaching a desktop app from your phone • Anyone who wants a clean, no-nonsense remote desktop client RemotePane is a neutral tool for accessing computers you're authorized to use. You're responsible for making sure you have permission to connect to any system you use it with. Questions or feedback? Reach us at contact@remotepane.com.

Screenshots

uBlock Origin Lite3 screens
Remote Pane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: uBlock Origin Lite at weekly against Remote Pane's every 2 months. uBlock Origin Lite also leads on ratings volume (982 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Remote Pane's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Pane holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uBlock Origin Lite has 982 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uBlock Origin Lite ships an update weekly, Remote Pane every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
uBlock Origin Lite versus Remote Pane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruBlock Origin LiteRemote Pane
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (982 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings982 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaymond HillShibby Ventures LLC

Customer experience

uBlock Origin Lite

All ratings982 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews533 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative15.8%

Remote Pane

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

uBlock Origin Lite

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to turn on extension on laptop Safari after installation
  • Fails to load when enabling in Safari

Requested features

2 requests
  • Import third-party filter lists
  • Improved dashboard and settings access

Remote Pane

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

uBlock Origin Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Remote Pane

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uBlock Origin Lite free?
uBlock Origin Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Pane free?
Remote Pane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, uBlock Origin Lite or Remote Pane?
Remote Pane is rated higher. uBlock Origin Lite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 982 ratings, while Remote Pane averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do uBlock Origin Lite or Remote Pane have ads?
Neither uBlock Origin Lite nor Remote Pane shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uBlock Origin Lite or Remote Pane?
uBlock Origin Lite ships an update weekly, and Remote Pane every 2 months. Most recently, uBlock Origin Lite was updated on November 6, 2026 and Remote Pane on November 5, 2026.

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