Comparison

ReMac vs Desktop Mirroring

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live screen mirroring
  • Remote file management
  • Terminal command execution
  • App launching
  • Secure QR code pairing
  • Wi-Fi and cloud control
Features
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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/

About

Desktop Mirroring

Access and control your Mac's screen from your iPhone or iPad. Ideal for when your computer is out of reach, this app provides a live, readable view and allows you to interact with your Mac over Wi-Fi or iCloud.

Highlights
  • Live Mac screen mirroring
  • Remote control via Wi-Fi
  • iCloud remote viewing
  • Selectable display mirroring
  • Private data transfer
  • Works with all Macs
Features
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Desktop Mirroring - your Mac's screen, right in your pocket Your Mac is across the room and you just need to use it. Is the build done? Did the download finish? What was that notification? Your Mac mini is plugged into the TV and there is no monitor on the desk. Desktop Mirroring puts a live, readable view of your Mac's screen on your iPhone or iPad - connected in one tap over your own Wi-Fi - and lets you work it from there. MADE TO BE REACHED Not everyone can sit down at a computer. If you are bedridden, recovering, or cannot sit upright for long, the Mac on your desk is out of reach and the phone in your hand is the only computer you can actually use. Desktop Mirroring closes that gap: the Mac's screen comes to your device, and your taps, swipes and typing go back to the Mac. No extra hardware, no second computer, nothing to stretch for. HOW IT WORKS Connect in one tap - Your Mac runs a small menu-bar tool. On the same Wi-Fi, your iPhone finds it automatically. No accounts, no pairing codes, no cables. Tap your Mac's name and you are looking at it. Use it from where you are - Move the pointer, tap, scroll, drag and type. The controls stay simple: a trackpad-style surface, a keyboard, and a few keys for Mission Control and Esc. Read it from across the room - High-resolution mirroring over your local network, so windows, menus and tabs stay readable. The stream adapts its bitrate to your connection instead of stalling. Look in from anywhere - Not on the same Wi-Fi? Turn on Remote in the Mac app and view your Mac's screen over iCloud, with your own Apple ID. Remote is view only: over the internet the app only looks. MORE TO LOVE Pick the display you share - Multi-display Mac? Choose which display gets mirrored from the Mac menu bar. Private by design - On your Wi-Fi the video and your input go straight between your devices. Remote view runs through your own private iCloud. No sign-ups, no third-party servers. Works with any Mac - MacBook, iMac, Mac mini: if it runs macOS, it is ready. Free to try - Full use, free, for 3 days after your first connection. After that, Premium keeps it going. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ReMac4 screens
Desktop Mirroring3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ReMac at daily against Desktop Mirroring's every 5 days. Desktop Mirroring's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ReMac sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Desktop Mirroring sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ReMac against 5.0 for Desktop Mirroring. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReMac ships an update daily, Desktop Mirroring every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ReMac versus Desktop Mirroring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReMacDesktop Mirroring
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerrudy saad晶 王

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ReMac

Subscriptions2
  • ReMac Cloud Monthly$2.991 Month
  • ReMac Cloud$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Desktop Mirroring

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Member7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Annual Premium Member$9.991 Year

Questions

Is ReMac free?
ReMac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Desktop Mirroring free?
Desktop Mirroring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ReMac or Desktop Mirroring?
ReMac and Desktop Mirroring are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do ReMac or Desktop Mirroring have ads?
Neither ReMac nor Desktop Mirroring shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReMac or Desktop Mirroring?
ReMac ships an update daily, and Desktop Mirroring every 5 days. Most recently, ReMac was updated on October 31, 2026 and Desktop Mirroring on November 10, 2026.

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