Remio vs QuickRemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remio
Control your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer from your iPhone or iPad with a high-performance remote desktop experience. Enjoy seamless connectivity, intuitive touch controls, and the ability to use your device as a second screen for your computer. It offers secure, end-to-end encrypted connections for remote access and support.
- Remote PC, Mac, and Linux control
- High-performance streaming (6K, 120 FPS)
- Intuitive touch and trackpad modes
- Use device as a second screen
- Secure end-to-end encryption
- Remote support capabilities
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Remio is a free remote desktop app for iPhone and iPad: control your Mac, Windows PC or Linux computer from your phone or tablet, at home or over the internet, up to 6K at 120 FPS. Every touch lands right away and text stays crisp — it feels like you're sitting at your computer. Free at home or at work: no time limit, no ads, no card to enter. ▸ CONNECT IN SECONDS Install the free Remio Host on your computer, then scan its QR code or type its Device ID and PIN. No account, no router setup — on the same Wi‑Fi or from anywhere. ▸ REMOTE SUPPORT WITH AN INVITATION Help a friend or family member with their computer, or get help on yours. Invite someone to a computer on your account for 1, 8 or 24 hours, choose what they can do — control, clipboard, files, sound — and revoke it any time. Nobody gets in until you say yes on the computer. Got a code? Join with it from Pair. ▸ FEELS LIKE YOUR MACHINE • The remote desktop reshapes itself to your screen, pixel-perfect, and follows when you rotate • A dedicated virtual display sized exactly to your device, not a squeezed copy of the host's monitor • Up to 6K at 120 FPS with hardware H.265, and about 8 ms of processing latency on your local network • HDR from a Mac with Apple silicon or a Windows PC, on an iPhone or iPad with an HDR screen • Close the MacBook lid and keep working — no dummy HDMI dongle ▸ TOUCH THAT MAKES SENSE • Trackpad mode turns your screen into a precision trackpad — a remote mouse and keyboard for your computer. Direct Touch lets you tap exactly where you see it. • Tap to click, two-finger tap to right-click, scroll, pinch to zoom, press and hold to drag, three-finger swipes between desktops and into Mission Control • The on-screen keyboard never covers what you type, and shortcuts carry through — with a real Windows key • Apple Pencil, a keyboard and trackpad on iPad, or your controller to play PC games ▸ A SECOND SCREEN FOR YOUR COMPUTER Make your iPhone or iPad an extra display for your Mac, Windows PC or Linux computer and move windows over to it. It extends your desktop instead of copying it, straight between your devices — never through a relay or Remio's servers. On Linux it needs GNOME or X11; away from your own network, the latest Remio Host. ▸ BUILT FOR IPHONE DUO Fold it halfway and it's a mini laptop — your computer on top, the keyboard below the hinge. ▸ EVERYTHING WITHIN REACH One board holds the keyboard, zoom, volume, files, apps, displays and settings, arranged your way. Hear your computer's sound, copy on one device and paste on the other, send files to your computer, type your clipboard into sign-in screens that block paste, pick which screen to view, and blank or lock the computer's screen. Picture in Picture keeps your computer in view, and your session stays on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. ▸ PRIVATE BY DESIGN Video, audio, input, clipboard and files are encrypted end to end. A direct peer-to-peer connection by default; an encrypted relay only when your network needs it. No ads, no data brokers, nothing on your screen is logged. ▸ QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK Can I control my Mac from my iPhone? Yes — or a Windows 11 or 10 PC (Home included) or a Linux computer, from any iPhone or iPad. Does it work on a different network? Yes — at home, at work or on cellular, without opening ports on your router. Is Remio really free? Yes — free to use, with no time limit and no ads. Do I need an account? No — pair with a QR code, or the Device ID and PIN. Can I use my iPad as a second monitor for Windows? Yes — for a Windows PC, a Mac or a Linux computer. Is it safe? Yes — everything is encrypted end to end, and only devices you've paired, or a guest you let in, can connect. ▸ WORKS WITH YOUR COMPUTERS Remio Host — free at remio.net — runs on macOS, Windows and Linux. Remio also runs on Mac, Windows PCs, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. Terms of Use: https://remio.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://remio.net/privacy
QuickRemote
Access and control your desktop computers remotely from your mobile devices. Supports VNC and RDP connections with features like smooth cursor feedback, session saving, and Wake-on-LAN.
- VNC and RDP connections
- Discover VNC/RDP services
- Save connection details
- Wake-on-LAN support
- Tabbed sessions
- Trackpad-style input
- Dark and light themes
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QuickRemote is a responsive remote desktop client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. VNC connections run directly inside QuickRemote on all three. Built-in RDP is available on iPad and Mac; Mac also offers an explicit choice to open the connection in another installed RDP app. VNC CONNECTIONS: - Connect to standard RFB/VNC servers, including Windows VNC servers and macOS Screen Sharing - Leave the password blank when the server allows No Authentication, or use standard VNC password authentication - Smooth local cursor feedback and paced framebuffer updates for responsive LAN control - Reconnect after temporary network interruptions - Fit, native, and percentage scaling modes RDP BY PLATFORM: - iPad and Mac: built-in RDP display and input inside QuickRemote - Mac: choose built-in RDP or another installed RDP application before connecting - iPhone: VNC only in this release - Optional SSH tunnelling for VNC connections DISCOVERY AND SESSIONS: - Discover advertised VNC and RDP services with mDNS/Bonjour - Scan the local subnet for VNC ports 5900-5902 and RDP port 3389 - Save endpoints, optional usernames, groups, and Wake-on-LAN details - Use tabbed sessions and desktop floating panels - View frame rate, round-trip latency, and transferred-byte statistics INPUT AND DISPLAY: - Direct-pointer and trackpad-style input - Touch gestures, scrolling, zoom, and drag operations - Extended keyboard controls and Unicode input - Dark and light themes with configurable accent colors AVAILABILITY AND PRIVACY: - Direct connections to endpoints you choose; no QuickRemote relay account is required - Saved credentials use operating-system secure storage - Optional device-authentication lock - LAN discovery remains on your local network segment QuickRemote Pro removes mobile ads and desktop upgrade reminders and unlocks eligible premium features. Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickremote/terms/ iOS/iPadOS 15+ • macOS 13+
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remio at 100% against QuickRemote's 0%. Remio also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). QuickRemote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Remio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and QuickRemote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Remio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remio has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Remio's written reviews are positive against 0% of QuickRemote's.
Remio ships an update every 3 days, QuickRemote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remio | QuickRemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (27 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Long Ngo Huynh | KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO |
Customer experience
Remio
QuickRemote
In-app purchases
Remio
- Remio Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
QuickRemote
- Pro - Annual$0.991 Year
- Pro - Lifetime$5.99







