Comparison

Desk Remote vs AZverse

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

Head to head
About

Desk Remote

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Turn your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Move the cursor, type, control media, switch apps, and more — all without getting up. REQUIRES THE FREE MAC APP Desk Remote comes in two parts. This app runs on your iPhone; the free Desk Remote for Mac companion app runs on your Mac. Open Desk Remote on your iPhone and tap "Send link to my Mac" — the download link goes straight to your computer by AirDrop, Messages or Mail. Get the Mac app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6758866900 With both installed, the two find each other over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth with zero configuration. Just open the app, tap your Mac, and start controlling. TRACKPAD • Single finger — move the cursor • Two fingers — scroll • Tap — left click • Double tap — double click • Two-finger tap — right click • Long press + drag — click and drag • Pinch — zoom in/out KEYBOARD • Full text input • Modifier keys: Cmd, Ctrl, Option • F1–F12 function keys • Arrow keys • Backspace and special keys MEDIA & SYSTEM CONTROLS • Play / Pause / Next / Previous • Volume up & down • Screen brightness • Mission Control & Spotlight APP LAUNCHER • View all running apps on your Mac • Switch to any app with one tap POWER MENU • Sleep, restart, log out, shut down — remotely CONNECTIVITY • Auto-discovery via Wi-Fi (Bonjour) and Bluetooth LE • Real-time connection status • Instant reconnection Free version includes trackpad, scrolling, clicks, and keyboard input. Upgrade to Pro to unlock media controls, volume, brightness, F-keys, arrow keys, app launcher, power menu, and advanced gestures. Requires the free Desk Remote for Mac app (Mac App Store, macOS 14 or later). SUBSCRIPTION Desk Remote Pro is an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gelfand.dev/?policy=desk-remote-client

About

AZverse

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AZX is your gateway to the AZverse — a non-custodial Web3 companion that lets you track your portfolio, follow live market data, and explore the AZ ecosystem, all in one place. Connect a self-custodied wallet to view balances and activity. AZX is read-only: it never holds your assets and never has access to your private keys. Key Features • Web3 portfolio — View balances and holdings across your self-custodied wallets. • Live market data — Follow real-time prices and charts for the assets you track. • AZverse gateway — Discover the AZ ecosystem and what's being built. Built on self-custody • You stay in control — AZX never custodies your funds or keys. • Transparent by design — Everything shown is verifiable. • Privacy-first — No identity verification required to explore. Our Vision — "Compose All Finance." AZ is building composable on-chain financial infrastructure. AZX is your window into that ecosystem. Explore with transparency. Explore with control. Explore the AZverse with AZX.

Screenshots

Desk Remote4 screens
AZverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AZverse at none against Desk Remote's 2. AZverse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Desk Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. AZverse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Desk Remote ships an update every 2 months, AZverse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Desk Remote versus AZverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesk RemoteAZverse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniil NuzhdinAZX TECH PTE. PTY LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Desk Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Desk Remote Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Desk Remote Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
None

AZverse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Desk Remote free?
Desk Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AZverse free?
AZverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Desk Remote or AZverse have ads?
Desk Remote shows ads; AZverse does not.
Which is updated more often, Desk Remote or AZverse?
Desk Remote ships an update every 2 months, and AZverse every 3 weeks. Most recently, Desk Remote was updated on August 5, 2026 and AZverse on September 7, 2026.

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