Comparison

Remio vs Scry

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

Head to head
About

Remio

Control your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer from your iPhone or iPad with a high-performance remote desktop experience. Enjoy seamless connectivity, remote support capabilities, and a virtual second screen for your PC.

Highlights
  • Remote PC control
  • High-resolution streaming (up to 6K at 120 FPS)
  • Remote support invitations
  • Virtual second screen functionality
  • Precision trackpad and direct touch controls
  • End-to-end encryption
Features
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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

About

Scry

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. Securely access files or run desktop tools remotely.

Highlights
  • Real-time desktop streaming
  • Precise pointer and keyboard control
  • Full iPadOS pointer support
  • Text clipboard sync
  • Local and internet connectivity
  • Encrypted screen stream
Features
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Reach the computer you already own. See and control your own computer — macOS, Windows, or Linux — from your iPhone or iPad. The desktop streams in real time, and your phone or tablet drives it with a hardware keyboard and a precise pointer. WHAT YOU CAN DO • View your computer's desktop live and full-screen • Click, type, and scroll with full iPadOS pointer support, Magic Trackpad included • Hardware keyboard with arrow keys, modifier combos, and shortcuts that pass through • Two-finger tap for right-click, drag-to-select, smooth trackpad gestures • Sync text clipboard between phone and desktop • Connect over your local network when possible, or over the internet when you're out GOOD MOMENTS • Grab a file off your desktop while you're traveling • Run a desktop-only tool from your phone in line at a coffee shop • Use your iPad as a thin client for your computer at the kitchen table • Manage a home server or Linux machine without pulling out a laptop • Check on a long render, compile, or backup from the road INPUT THAT BEHAVES Pointer input tracks the desktop cursor, scroll matches direction, and modifier keys send through. iPad pointer support is wired in directly, so a Magic Trackpad on a Magic Keyboard works as a first-class input device. On iPhone, touch becomes a cursor with a two-finger right-click and pinch-and-drag for selection. NETWORK BEHAVIOR On the same Wi-Fi, the connection runs directly between your two devices. Off your home network, an encrypted route forwards the session. You don't configure any of that; the picker just connects. PRIVATE BY DESIGN The screen stream is encrypted. When traffic is direct, it stays between your phone and your desktop. When a relay is needed, it forwards encrypted bytes and never reads what's on your screen. Scry never opens your phone's camera or microphone. The viewer only shows the desktop you signed in on. SCRY PRO Scry Pro unlocks remote desktop access from this iPhone or iPad. Sign in is free; reaching one of your desktops from the mobile app requires Pro. Subscribe monthly, take the annual plan, or pick up the Lifetime option as a one-time payment. New annual subscribers start with a 7-day free trial. SIGN IN Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. The same sign-in goes on the desktop app you install on the computer you want to reach. SUPPORT Questions, bug reports, and feature requests: support@bravely.dev Privacy: https://bravely.dev/privacy Terms: https://bravely.dev/terms

Screenshots

Remio4 screens
Scry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remio at every 3 days against Scry's every 10 days. Remio also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). Scry's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Remio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remio has 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remio ships an update every 3 days, Scry every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remio versus Scry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemioScry
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (33 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLong Ngo HuynhBravely Studios

Customer experience

Remio

All ratings33 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scry

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remio

Subscriptions1
  • Remio Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
7 purchases

Scry

Subscriptions6
  • Scry Pro Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Scry Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Scry Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Bravely Premium (Annual)1 Month trial$95.991 Year
  • Bravely Premium (Annual)$95.991 Year
  • Bravely Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$95.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bravely Premium (Lifetime)$399.99

Questions

Is Remio free?
Remio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scry free?
Scry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remio or Scry?
Scry is rated higher. Remio averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Scry averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Remio or Scry have ads?
Neither Remio nor Scry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remio or Scry?
Remio ships an update every 3 days, and Scry every 10 days. Most recently, Remio was updated on November 9, 2026 and Scry on November 7, 2026.

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