Comparison

Retro Tech Collector vs Remotiq PC Remote

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

Head to head
About

Retro Tech Collector

Features
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Retro Tech Collector is the home for your retro technology collection. Catalogue your vintage computers, consoles, handhelds, games and accessories, track what they're really worth with live market values, and buy, sell or trade with a community of fellow collectors. Whether you've got one shelf or a whole loft, it's the easiest way to know exactly what you own — and what it's worth. CATALOGUE YOUR COLLECTION • Add items in seconds — snap a photo and let AI identify it, scan a barcode, or search a master catalogue of 120,000+ items. • Record condition, professional grades (PSA, WATA, CGC), serial numbers, purchase prices and multiple photos. • Organise by storage location, add notes and maintenance tasks, and link consoles to their games and accessories. KNOW WHAT IT'S WORTH • Live market values for every item — loose, complete-in-box and sealed — from real sale data. • Watch your collection's total value change over time with charts and detailed analytics. • Set price-drop and milestone alerts, in your currency of choice. BUY, SELL & TRADE • A built-in marketplace you can browse and buy on for free, on any plan. • Sell your duplicates with secure Stripe payouts, buyer protection and prepaid shipping labels. • Make offers and counter-offers, arrange trades, or place a standing bid on the pieces you're hunting. JOIN THE COMMUNITY • Share your finds, follow other collectors and message securely. • Keep a want-list, earn badges, climb the leaderboard and look back on your year with RTC Wrapped. MORE THAN A CATALOGUE • Explore interactive timelines, articles and quizzes on the history of retro tech. • Browse the marketplace and library without even signing up. PLANS Start free on the Hobbyist plan — up to 50 items, 3 photos each, and full marketplace access. Collector — Ā£5.00/month or Ā£50.00/year Up to 150 items, 10 photos per item, unlimited storage locations, full analytics, CSV export and a reduced 5% selling fee. Enthusiast — Ā£15.00/month or Ā£150.00/year Unlimited items and photos, bulk tools, priority listings, priority support, Developer API access and the lowest 2.5% selling fee. Every paid plan starts with a 14-day free trial. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • Collector and Enthusiast are auto-renewing subscriptions, available monthly (1 month) or annually (1 year). • Prices shown are for the UK storefront and may vary by region. The exact price is always shown in the app before you confirm. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription renews automatically at the same price and plan unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription in iOS Settings → your name → Subscriptions after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://docs.retrotechcollector.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://docs.retrotechcollector.com/legal/privacy Catalogue it. Value it. Trade it. Download Retro Tech Collector and give your collection the home it deserves.

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Remotiq PC Remote

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Control your computer comfortably from your iPhone. Remotiq turns your phone into a simple, responsive remote that works over the same Wi-Fi network. CONNECT IN SECONDS Open Remotiq Desktop on your computer, scan the QR code, and pair. Use automatic discovery or enter the IP address, port, and pairing code manually. HIGHLIGHTS • Responsive touchpad for pointer movement and scrolling • Left, middle, and right mouse clicks • Send text with the iPhone keyboard • Play, pause, skip, seek, and volume controls • Browser navigation, tab, and zoom shortcuts • Launch shortcuts reported by the paired computer • Remember multiple computers and reconnect quickly • Connection checks and detailed diagnostics LOCAL BY DESIGN Remotiq does not require an account. Remote commands stay between your phone and paired computer on the local network; there is no internet relay or cloud transfer. Pseudonymous Firebase usage and diagnostic reporting can be disabled in Settings. REQUIREMENTS Remotiq Desktop Agent must be open on a Windows or macOS computer, and both devices must be on the same local network. Camera permission is used only to scan pairing QR codes. Local Network access is used only to find and connect to your computer. Desktop download and support: https://umitcagdas.github.io/Remotiq/

Screenshots

Retro Tech Collector4 screens
Remotiq PC Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remotiq PC Remote at none against Retro Tech Collector's 4. Retro Tech Collector's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Retro Tech Collector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Remotiq PC Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Retro Tech Collector versus Remotiq PC Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro Tech CollectorRemotiq PC Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua YeamanUmit Cagdas

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Retro Tech Collector

Subscriptions4
  • Collector14 Days trial$5.001 Month
  • Enthusiast14 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • Collector (Annual)14 Days trial$50.001 Year
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  • Enthusiast (Annual)14 Days trial$150.001 Year
None

Remotiq PC Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retro Tech Collector free?
Retro Tech Collector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remotiq PC Remote free?
Remotiq PC Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retro Tech Collector or Remotiq PC Remote have ads?
Remotiq PC Remote shows ads; Retro Tech Collector does not.
Which is updated more often, Retro Tech Collector or Remotiq PC Remote?
Retro Tech Collector ships an update every 5 days, and Remotiq PC Remote every 5 days. Most recently, Retro Tech Collector was updated on October 25, 2026 and Remotiq PC Remote on October 28, 2026.

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