Comparison

LaunchCut vs RemoteSim

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

Head to head
About

LaunchCut

Features
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Turn your app screenshots into a polished video demo or a clickable prototype, right on your iPhone or iPad. Import screens from your photo library, frame them in real device bezels, and share a demo people can watch or tap through in minutes. No Mac required. No simulator. Just the screenshots and screen recordings you already have. NEW: VIDEO DEMOS Drop in screenshots and clips and LaunchCut plth smooth camera moves, zooms, and transitions. Tap or drag to set the focus on each screen, pick a steady or lively camera, and set how long every screen stays up. Export a finished video for social posts, relee. NEW: APP STORE PREVIEWS (Pro) Export an App Store preview video that is ready to upload: the right size, frame rate, and length for App Store Connect, in portrait or landscape, with or wit NEW: IPHONE DUO AND APPLE WATCH Show your app on iPhone Duo with inner, cover, and fold-open views, plus a fold transition between them. Apple Watch frames are included too. INTERACTIVE DEMOS Draw tap zones on each screen that link to the next, and LaunchCut builds a prototype that looks and feels like the real app. Share it as a single HTML file that ublish it to a hosted link. How It Works 1. Choose an Interactive Demo or a Video Demo 2. Import screenshots or video clips from your 3. Pick a device: iPhone, iPhone Duo, iPad, or Apple Watch 4. Add hotspots, or set camera moves and trans 5. Preview the demo right in the app 6. Export a video or a self-contained HTML fil 7. (Pro) Publish to a shareable launchcut.app link or export an App Store preview Key Features β€’ Video Demos. Camera moves, zoom, and cut, fations β€’ Device Bezels. iPhone, iPhone Duo, iPad, and Apple Watch frames β€’ Hotspot Editor. Draw tap zones that navigate β€’ Video Support. Import screen recordings and trim to the perfect clip β€’ Backgrounds. Choose from solid colors and gre β€’ Self-Contained Export. Fully offline HTML file with no dependencies (Free) β€’ Video Export. Share a finished demo video (Franding) β€’ App Store Previews. Upload-ready preview videos (Pro) β€’ Publishing and Hosted Links. Generate a shar(Pro) β€’ Transparent Backgrounds. Embed demos seamlessly on any website (Pro) β€’ Multiple Projects. Organize demos by product β€’ iPad and iPhone Duo Optimized. Full side-by-side editing when you have the room Embed Anywhere with Transparent Backgrounds (Pro) LaunchCut Pro includes transparent background export, perfect for embedding demos directly into marketing pages, documentation, and portfolios. Your device fraackgrounds, brand colors, and complex designswith no color matching and no awkward edges. Free vs Pro LaunchCut is free to use with full import, HTML export, and video export. Upgrade to LaunchCut Pro to unlock: β€’ App Store preview video export β€’ Branding-free videos β€’ Hosted publishing with shareable links β€’ Transparent backgrounds for clean embeds β€’ Easy link-based sharing (no file handling) β€’ Future Pro-only enhancements Perfect For β€’ Indie developers making App Store previews a β€’ Designers building portfolio case studies β€’ Developers showcasing apps without TestFligh β€’ Product managers collecting stakeholder feedback β€’ Indie hackers prepping for Product Hunt or A β€’ Teams creating onboarding walkthroughs and app tours β€’ Marketing pages, landing pages, and social p All processing happens on your device. No accoport. No tracking. Learn more at https://launchcut.app This app uses Apple's standard Terms of Use (E https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://launchcut.app/privacy/

About

RemoteSim

Features
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RemoteSim lets you view and control a simulator from your smartphone. Check development screens in real time and send taps, swipes, and text input from wherever you are. Key features: β€’ Real-time simulator viewing β€’ Tap, swipe, and text input β€’ Switch between simulators β€’ Full-screen viewing How to use: 1. Open the PC app and the smartphone app. 2. Connect both devices to the same network or VPN. 3. Use automatic iCloud connection for first-time setup. To share manually, choose β€œShare App URL” in the PC app settings and send it to your smartphone with AirDrop. 4. Select a connection and simulator, then start viewing and controlling it. Use cases: β€’ Review UI away from your desk β€’ Check development screens quickly β€’ Switch between multiple simulators Notes: β€’ Both the PC app and smartphone app are required. β€’ The PC and smartphone must use the same network or VPN. β€’ The PC app must be able to access the target simulator. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LaunchCut4 screens
RemoteSim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RemoteSim at every 3 days against LaunchCut's every 5 days. LaunchCut's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). 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. LaunchCut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and RemoteSim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaunchCut ships an update every 5 days, RemoteSim every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
LaunchCut versus RemoteSim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaunchCutRemoteSim
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew HoffartKazuya Matsushita

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LaunchCut

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$4.991 Month
  • Pro - Yearly$49.991 Year
2 purchases

RemoteSim

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is LaunchCut free?
LaunchCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RemoteSim free?
RemoteSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LaunchCut or RemoteSim have ads?
Neither LaunchCut nor RemoteSim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaunchCut or RemoteSim?
LaunchCut ships an update every 5 days, and RemoteSim every 3 days. Most recently, LaunchCut was updated on October 31, 2026 and RemoteSim on October 31, 2026.

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