QuickRemote vs UmbraQRGen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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+
UmbraQRGen
Generate various QR codes directly on your device without needing an account or internet connection. This app prioritizes user privacy by not collecting any personal information or using servers. It offers a straightforward and secure way to create QR codes.
- Create multiple QR code types
- Offline functionality
- No account or login required
- No server usage
- User data privacy focused
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A simple app to create several types of QR codes, all on your device. There are no new accounts, no login, no servers. You keep your information. I don't want it. No Ads, no logins, no servers to take your information.
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The clearest difference is rating: UmbraQRGen at 5.0 against QuickRemote's 1.0. UmbraQRGen also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). QuickRemote's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and iOS requirement 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. QuickRemote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. UmbraQRGen asks for nothing beyond the download.
UmbraQRGen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
QuickRemote ships an update fortnightly, UmbraQRGen every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuickRemote | UmbraQRGen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO | Bryan Murphy |
Customer experience
QuickRemote
UmbraQRGen
In-app purchases
QuickRemote
- Pro - Annual$0.991 Year
- Pro - Lifetime$5.99
UmbraQRGen
No in-app purchases
