ReMac vs OpenSol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ReMac
Control your Mac remotely from your iPhone. Mirror your screen, manage files, run Terminal commands, and launch apps. Secure pairing ensures only your devices connect.
- Live screen mirroring
- Remote file management
- Terminal command execution
- App launching
- Secure QR code pairing
- Wi-Fi and cloud control
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ReMac turns your iPhone into a full remote control for your Mac. See your Mac's screen live, move the cursor with a precision trackpad, type with your keyboard, browse your files, and run Terminal commands, whether you are across the room or across the world. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Live screen mirroring: watch your Mac in real time and control it with a smooth, responsive trackpad - Files: browse, open and manage everything on your Mac from your phone - Terminal: run multiple live Terminal sessions, ideal for quick fixes on the go - Launch apps: open any Mac app instantly from your iPhone - Keyboard: type on your Mac using your iPhone keyboard OVER WI-FI OR FROM ANYWHERE On the same Wi-Fi network, ReMac connects to your Mac directly and is completely free. Need to reach your Mac while you are away? ReMac Cloud relays the connection securely so you can control your Mac from anywhere, over any network. SECURE BY DESIGN Pairing is done by scanning a QR code shown on your Mac, and every connection is tied to your Mac's verified identity, so only your devices can connect. GETTING STARTED 1. Install the free ReMac companion app on your Mac from https://remac.tech 2. Open ReMac on your iPhone and scan the QR code shown on your Mac 3. You are in control SUBSCRIPTION Control on the same Wi-Fi network is always free. ReMac Cloud is an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks remote control from outside your local network. - Price: $2.99 / month] ; $24.99 / year (prices may vary by region) - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase - The subscription renews automatically 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 - Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings - Privacy Policy: https://remac.tech/privacy - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
OpenSol
Experience a classic 8080 computer emulator inspired by the Sol-20 Terminal Computer. Interact with original firmware, customize display effects, and enjoy an immersive terminal experience. This independently developed app offers a unique retro computing simulation.
- Intel 8080 interpreter
- Original OpenSol firmware
- Sol Command Monitor
- Customizable display effects (CRT, phosphor)
- Full-screen immersive mode
- External keyboard and controller support
- Virtual cassette tools
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OpenSol is an independently developed Intel 8080 computer emulator inspired by the Processor Technology Sol-20 Terminal Computer. Explore a 64-by-16 character display, type directly into the original OpenSol firmware, and use the built-in Sol Command Monitor. Choose white, green, amber, or red phosphor; switch between a sharp flat display and period-inspired CRT effects; and use full-screen mode for an immersive terminal experience. OpenSol includes: • A complete independently written Intel 8080 interpreter • Original OpenSol firmware and Sol Command Monitor • iPhone, iPad, and Mac interfaces • Direct typing, touch input, external keyboards, and compatible game controllers • User-selected ENT and raw-binary file import • Private on-device Recent Programs and session restoration • Experimental virtual cassette and USB-audio cassette tools OpenSol includes no SOLOS ROM, vintage applications, download catalog, advertising, analytics, tracking, accounts, or network service. Users provide their own lawfully obtained compatible files. OpenSol is not affiliated with or endorsed by Processor Technology Corporation or any successor rights holder. Historical product names are used only to describe compatibility and historical context.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenSol at none against ReMac's 2. OpenSol also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). ReMac's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. ReMac sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OpenSol asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ReMac against 5.0 for OpenSol. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenSol has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
ReMac ships an update daily, OpenSol every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReMac | OpenSol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | rudy saad | Jordan Ruderman |
Customer experience
ReMac
OpenSol
In-app purchases
ReMac
- ReMac Cloud Monthly$2.991 Month
- ReMac Cloud$24.991 Year
OpenSol
No in-app purchases









