# Chio Remote vs Scry

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chio Remote at 15 against Scry's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chio Remote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Scry sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chio Remote | Scry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scry-remote-desktop/id6768108037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elf Glass](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838735517) | [Bravely Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884005027) |

## What reviewers say

### Chio Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chio-remote/id6752301084)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support the Developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support the Developer | $5.99 | one-time |


### Scry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scry-remote-desktop/id6768108037)

Access and control your macOS, Windows, or Linux computer from your iPhone or iPad. Stream your desktop in real-time with precise pointer and keyboard input, and sync your clipboard.

**Highlights:** Real-time desktop streaming, Full iPadOS pointer support, Hardware keyboard pass-through, Two-finger right-click, Clipboard synchronization, Local and internet connections, Encrypted screen stream

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scry Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Scry Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Scry Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Bravely Premium (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| Bravely Premium (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| Bravely Premium (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| Bravely Premium (Lifetime) | $399.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chio Remote free?

Chio Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scry free?

Scry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Chio Remote or Scry have ads?

Neither Chio Remote nor Scry shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chio Remote or Scry?

Chio Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Scry fortnightly. Most recently, Chio Remote was updated on October 17, 2026 and Scry on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*