Comparison

Nivlok vs AltRDP

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

Head to head
About

Nivlok

Features
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Your agent's working. Why are you stuck at the desk? You kicked off something long-running on your Mac β€” a build, a batch job, an AI coding agent you launched yourself. The machine is busy. You don't have to be. Nivlok turns your iPhone into a remote control for your Mac. Watch the screen live, and the moment your Mac needs the next instruction, deliver it from wherever you are: tap, point, click, type, or dictate your next prompt with voice input. The next word is yours β€” Nivlok just carries it. WHAT NIVLOK IS Nivlok is a screen viewer and input remote. Any AI or automation tools run on your Mac, started and driven by you. Nivlok has no built-in AI and never acts on its own: every click, keystroke, and command comes from your fingers (or your voice) on iPhone. SEE EVERYTHING, INSTANTLY - Live view of your Mac screen, streamed over WebRTC for low latency - Smooth video for fast-scrolling terminals and editors CONTROL IT YOUR WAY - Touch gestures mapped to pointer movement and clicks - Full keyboard input with modifier keys - Voice input: dictate long prompts instead of thumb-typing them - Custom shortcuts for the key combos you use all the time - Saved Macs: reconnect to your machines in seconds PRIVATE BY ARCHITECTURE - Direct device-to-device connection over WebRTC - No cloud relay β€” your screen never passes through our servers - No app account required - First pairing happens on your own Wi-Fi (same local network) - Reconnect to Saved Macs when iPhone and Mac are on the same Tailscale tailnet GETTING STARTED 1. Install the free Nivlok Host app on your Mac 2. Scan the QR code while iPhone and Mac share the same Wi-Fi 3. Done β€” your Mac is in your pocket PRICING Everything is unlocked for 24 hours after your first connection. After that, keep going with Nivlok Pro β€” a simple monthly or annual subscription. Eligible new subscribers can try either plan free for one month; then the selected plan renews automatically unless canceled. No tiers, no add-ons. REQUIREMENTS - A Mac running the free Nivlok Host app (Windows and Linux are not supported) - Same local network for first pairing; the same Tailscale tailnet for later reconnects Your Mac keeps working. So can you β€” from the sofa, the balcony, or the coffee shop downstairs. When it's time for the next instruction, you're already there. Mac and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. Terms of Use: https://remote-vibe-coding.co-routine.com/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://remote-vibe-coding.co-routine.com/en/privacy/

About

AltRDP

Features
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With a virtual keyboard, mouse, and virtual display, you can control PCs even when no monitor is connected. Hardware encoding with NVIDIA and AMD GPUs helps reduce latency. Depending on your network, you can adjust streaming with speed, balance, or quality presets, making it suitable for everything from document work to gaming. β–  AI agent controls your remote PC for you Tell the AI what you want to do, and it will look at the screen and operate the mouse and keyboard directly. Β· Plans tasks on its own and executes them step by step Β· Finds files, searches the web, operates apps, automates repetitive work Β· Lets you monitor progress live and step in whenever needed Β· Choose from multiple AI models depending on task complexity β–  Key features Β· AI agent β€” performs tasks on the remote PC for you Β· Virtual display β€” 60fps remote screen even on headless PCs Β· Virtual keyboard and mouse β€” control the remote PC as if you were there Β· Hardware encoding β€” uses NVIDIA (NVENC) and AMD (AMF) GPUs Β· Multi-display switching and single-window view Β· Speed, balance, and quality presets AI agent features use credits, which can be replenished with a monthly subscription or pay-as-you-go top-ups. (The core remote control features are available without a subscription.) For detailed setup instructions, please refer to the guide page: https://altrdp.udp.cc Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13vYq7T7FknygVw-pCxlO27JZFS9gA_y6S6fw6U7haQY

Screenshots

Nivlok4 screens
AltRDP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AltRDP at every 2 days against Nivlok's every 2 weeks. Nivlok's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Nivlok sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and AltRDP sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nivlok ships an update every 2 weeks, AltRDP every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Nivlok versus AltRDP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNivlokAltRDP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size50 MB17 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerζ ͺ式会瀾coroutinetae ho cho

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nivlok

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan1 Month trial$24.991 Year
5 purchases

AltRDP

Subscriptions2
  • 500 Credits$3.991 Month
  • 3000 Credits$19.991 Month
One-time3
  • 200 Credits$1.99
  • 500 Credits$4.99
  • 1000 Credits$9.99

Questions

Is Nivlok free?
Nivlok is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AltRDP free?
AltRDP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nivlok or AltRDP have ads?
Neither Nivlok nor AltRDP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nivlok or AltRDP?
Nivlok ships an update every 2 weeks, and AltRDP every 2 days. Most recently, Nivlok was updated on November 5, 2026 and AltRDP on November 5, 2026.

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