Adguard Home Admin vs Remote Pane
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Adguard Home Admin
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Manage your AdGuard Home DNS server with a powerful, native iOS app designed for speed and simplicity. AdGuard Home Admin gives you complete control over your self-hosted AdGuard Home instance, right from your iPhone. Whether you're monitoring network activity, adjusting filters, or configuring per-device blocking—it's all just a tap away. REAL-TIME QUERY MONITORING Watch DNS queries stream live. See exactly what's happening on your network as it happens—perfect for troubleshooting or spotting suspicious activity. Tap any query for full details including DNS answers and matched filter rules. Add unknown clients as configured devices directly from query details. POWERFUL DASHBOARD • Total queries and blocked requests • Block percentage and response times • Interactive 24-hour query activity graph • Top queried and blocked domains—tap to filter query log • Top clients with device names—tap to see their activity COMPLETE CLIENT MANAGEMENT • Custom filtering rules per client • Granular blocked services (social media, streaming, gaming, and more) • Safe browsing and parental controls • View configured and auto-discovered clients • Add new clients directly from the query log FILTER MANAGEMENT • Enable, disable, or refresh filter subscriptions • Add custom blocklist URLs • Create and edit custom filtering rules • Manage DNS rewrites • Unblock domains globally or per-client FULL SERVER CONTROL • DNS settings and upstream configuration • DHCP server management • Protection toggle with quick-disable timers • Multi-server support—manage all your instances DESIGNED FOR iOS Built with SwiftUI for a clean, native experience optimized for all iPhone sizes. REQUIREMENTS • AdGuard Home server (self-hosted) • Network access to your server Take control of your network's privacy and security from anywhere.
Remote Pane
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RemotePane is a fast, private remote desktop (RDP) client. Connect to your Windows PC, server, or workstation from your iPhone or iPad and control it as if you were sitting right in front of it. Built for speed and privacy: your connections and passwords are stored encrypted on your device, and RemotePane connects directly to your machine — there's no middleman relay, no account to create, and no tracking. FEATURES • Direct RDP connections to any machine with Remote Desktop enabled • Live desktop streaming that adapts to your screen resolution • Touch to move the pointer and tap to click, with an on-screen keyboard for typing • Save connections with host, username, and password encrypted in your device's keychain • One-tap reconnect to saved machines from a simple dropdown • Secure by default: NLA and TLS with certificate verification, so you're warned if a host's identity ever changes • No account, no sign-up, no telemetry, no ads PRIVACY FIRST RemotePane doesn't collect analytics or usage data. Saved hosts and passwords never leave your device — they're encrypted locally and used only to reach the machines you choose. Your session goes straight from your phone to your computer. HOW TO CONNECT 1. On your PC, enable Remote Desktop (Windows Pro or higher, or any compatible RDP server). 2. Make sure your device can reach the PC — on the same network, over a VPN, or through a tool like Tailscale. 3. In RemotePane, enter the host (and optional port), your username, and password, then tap Connect. 4. Optionally save the connection for instant access next time. GREAT FOR • Checking on a home or office PC while you're away • Quick admin tasks on servers and workstations • Reaching a desktop app from your phone • Anyone who wants a clean, no-nonsense RDP client RemotePane is a neutral tool for accessing computers you are authorized to use. You are responsible for ensuring you have permission to connect to any system you use it with. Questions or feedback? Reach us at contact@remotepane.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Remote Pane at Free against Adguard Home Admin's $0.99. Remote Pane also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Remote Pane is free to download; Adguard Home Admin costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Adguard Home Admin | Remote Pane |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GREG SCOTT MOORE | Shibby Ventures LLC |
In-app purchases
Adguard Home Admin
No in-app purchases
Remote Pane
No in-app purchases
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