Comparison

GlancePad Remote vs Conduit

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

Head to head
About

GlancePad Remote

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your Mac. Instantly launch apps, run custom shortcuts, and automate complex sequences. Includes AI-powered composition and local AI management for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Mac control surface
  • App launching and shortcuts
  • Customizable macro pages
  • AI-powered automation builder
  • Local AI management
  • Apple Watch companion app
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Control your Mac in a single tap. GlancePad Remote turns your iPhone and iPad into a fast control surface for macOS. Execute actions instantly: launch apps, run Shortcuts, open URLs, paste text, and trigger multi-step sequences. Runs locally through the free GlancePad Agent on your Mac. No accounts required. Mac control, built for speed • Tile Library: organize macros into pages and run instantly • Macro Builder: create and edit macros with a guided editor • Sequences: chain steps together (optional “continue on error”) • Import from Mac: browse installed apps + Shortcuts for quick setup • Themes + layouts: minimal by default, customizable when you want AI Studio (Compose + Perform) Use natural language to build automation: • Compose: generate a macro to review before you run it • Perform: execute immediately on your connected Mac (GlancePad Pro) Local AI on your Mac (managed from iPhone/iPad) Local AI runs on your Mac via the GlancePad Agent — your iPhone/iPad is the control surface. • Live Status: Clear, real-time indicators for downloading, starting, and running states. • Download to your Mac with progress: bytes + phase updates • Pause or cancel downloads: with confirmation and safe recovery • Safety acknowledgment flow: guided enablement when required • Runner troubleshooting: clear fix path if Local AI runner is disabled • Auto-guidance: setup card expands when attention is needed Apple Watch companion included GlancePad for watchOS extends your setup to your wrist: • Requests: voice/text requests with live status updates • MacroFaces: curated macro grids for quick tap-to-execute • Agent Control: view Mac connection + Local AI status and control core actions (via your iPhone) (Watch communicates Watch ↔ iPhone ↔ Mac. The watch does not connect to the Mac directly.) Local-first by design • No accounts required • No cloud execution required • Macros and requests remain within your device ecosystem (iPhone/watch relay to your Mac) GlancePad Pro (one-time unlock) Upgrade once to unlock more power and customization: • Up to 24 pages (Free: 2) • Up to 9 tiles per page (Free: 6) • Unlimited sequence steps (Free: 3) • AI Studio Perform mode (Compose remains available on Free) • Additional Pro-only themes, Pro-only layouts, and per-macro color customization Requirements • iPhone or iPad • A Mac on the same local network • GlancePad Agent for macOS (free download at glancepad.app) • Apple Watch features require a paired iPhone

About

Conduit

Manage all your remote connections, including SSH, RDP, and VNC, from a single, secure mobile app. Organize credentials, access servers, and control workstations with an encrypted vault and cloud sync.

Highlights
  • Encrypted credential vault
  • Multi-protocol support (SSH, RDP, VNC, Web)
  • Full SSH terminal emulator
  • Remote desktop (RDP) with touch gestures
  • VNC client
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Folder organization and search
Features
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Conduit is a complete remote connection manager built for IT professionals, developers, and sysadmins who need fast, secure access to their infrastructure from anywhere. CREATE & MANAGE YOUR VAULT ON MOBILE Get started right from your iPhone or iPad — create encrypted vaults, add and edit connection entries, manage credentials, and organize everything into folders. No desktop app required. MULTI-PROTOCOL SUPPORT Connect to any server or workstation using SSH, RDP, VNC, or web sessions — all from a single, unified interface. No need to juggle multiple apps. FULL SSH TERMINAL A complete terminal emulator with support for keyboard shortcuts, cursor rendering, and session persistence. Run commands, manage servers, and troubleshoot issues on the go. REMOTE DESKTOP (RDP) Access Windows desktops and servers with full graphical RDP sessions. Supports touch gestures for seamless navigation on iPhone and iPad. VNC REMOTE ACCESS Connect to macOS, Linux, and other VNC-enabled machines with a high-performance VNC client built on modern Swift frameworks. WEB SESSIONS Launch authenticated web sessions to management consoles, dashboards, and internal tools — complete with credential autofill from your encrypted vault. ENCRYPTED CREDENTIAL VAULT Your passwords, SSH keys, and connection details are protected with AES-256-GCM encryption and secured behind biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID). Credentials never leave your device unencrypted. CLOUD SYNC Sync your vault across devices securely. Your connections and credentials stay encrypted end-to-end and are available wherever you need them. ORGANIZED WORKSPACE Group connections into folders, search across your vault, and launch sessions with a single tap. Designed for professionals managing dozens or hundreds of connections. BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD A native SwiftUI experience optimized for both iPhone and iPad, with responsive layouts and full keyboard support for iPad Pro users. KEY FEATURES - Create and edit vaults directly on mobile - Add, edit, and organize connection entries - SSH terminal with full keyboard and cursor support - RDP remote desktop with touch gesture navigation - VNC client for macOS, Linux, and more - Web sessions with credential autofill - AES-256-GCM encrypted vault - Face ID & Touch ID biometric unlock - iCloud sync across devices - Folder organization and search - Auto-lock with configurable timeout - Dark mode support

Screenshots

GlancePad Remote4 screens
Conduit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GlancePad Remote at 5.0 against Conduit's 3.0. Conduit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GlancePad Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Conduit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GlancePad Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GlancePad Remote versus Conduit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlancePad RemoteConduit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAbstraction Systems LLCChristopher Vautour

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GlancePad Remote

One-time1
  • GlancePad Pro$14.99
None

Conduit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GlancePad Remote free?
GlancePad Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Conduit free?
Conduit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GlancePad Remote or Conduit?
GlancePad Remote is rated higher. GlancePad Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Conduit averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do GlancePad Remote or Conduit have ads?
Neither GlancePad Remote nor Conduit shows ads.

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