LaunchCut vs RemoteSim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LaunchCut
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Turn your app screenshots into a clickable prototype anyone can try in their browser. Import screens from your photo library, link them with tap zones, and export a shareable interactive demo in minutes. No Mac required. No simulator. Just the screenshots you already have. LaunchCut wraps your screens in beautiful device bezels and lets you define exactly which area on each screen navigates to the next. The result is an interactive prototype that looks and feels like the real app, shareable as a single HTML file or a hosted link. Perfect for sharing work in progress, investor pitches, portfolio presentations, and app showcases. How It Works 1. Import screenshots or video clips from your photo library 2. Choose a device bezel: iPhone 17, iPad Pro, or Apple Watch 3. Add hotspots by drawing tap zones that link to the next screen 4. Reorder and arrange your flow 5. Preview Demo directly in the app 6. Export as a self-contained HTML file 7. (Pro) Publish and get a shareable demo.launchcut.app link Key Features β’ Device Bezels. Wrap your screens in iPhone 17, iPad Pro M5, or Apple Watch frames β’ Hotspot Editor. Draw tap zones that navigate between screens β’ Video Support. Import screen recordings and trim to the perfect clip β’ Self-Contained Export. Fully offline HTML file with no dependencies (Free) β’ Publishing and Hosted Links. Generate a shareable demo.launchcut.app link (Pro) β’ Transparent Backgrounds. Embed demos seamlessly on any website (Pro) β’ Multiple Projects. Organize demos by product or client β’ iPad Optimized. Full side-by-side editing layout on iPad 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 frames blend seamlessly with gradient backgrounds, brand colors, and complex designs without color matching or awkward frames. Export transparent demos that adapt to any background: hero sections, landing pages, case studies, and more. No chroma keying, no workarounds. Just clean professional embeds that look native to your site. Free vs Pro LaunchCut is free to use with full import and HTML export capabilities. Upgrade to LaunchCut Pro to unlock: β’ Hosted publishing with shareable links β’ Transparent backgrounds for clean embeds β’ Easy link-based sharing (no file handling) β’ Record full screen versions of your demo β’ Future Pro-only enhancements Perfect For β’ Designers building portfolio case studies β’ Developers showcasing apps without TestFlight β’ Product managers collecting stakeholder feedback β’ Indie hackers prepping for Product Hunt or App Store launches β’ Teams creating onboarding walkthroughs and app tours β’ Marketing pages and landing pages All processing happens on your device. No accounts required for free export. No tracking. Learn more at https://launchcut.app This app uses Apple's standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://launchcut.app/privacy/
RemoteSim
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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 βShare App URLβ 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LaunchCut at daily against RemoteSim's every 3 days. LaunchCut also leads on 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
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.
LaunchCut ships an update daily, RemoteSim every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LaunchCut | RemoteSim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 β better | 26.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Hoffart | Kazuya Matsushita |
In-app purchases
LaunchCut
- Pro$4.991 Month
- Pro - Yearly$49.991 Year
RemoteSim
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Lifetime$5.99
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