Comparison

Vlim vs MeshRemote

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

Head to head
About

Vlim

Features
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**Achieved via Bluetooth connection:** - **One‑tap On/Off & Temperature Adjustment** Remotely start or stop the air conditioner, precisely set your desired temperature, and say goodbye to traditional manual knobs. - **Multiple Fan Speeds & Mode Switching** Freely choose between cooling, fan‑only, and dehumidification modes to suit different weather and usage scenarios. - **Real‑time Status Monitoring** Clearly see the current temperature, operating power, and compressor speed. The AC status is easy to understand at a glance. - **Scheduled On/Off** Preset the start and stop times. Set the timer before bedtime and enjoy a full night’s sleep without having to get up midway. - **Fault Self‑diagnosis & Alerts** Automatically detect abnormal operation of the air conditioner, send timely push notifications, and ensure equipment safety.

About

MeshRemote

This client allows you to manage MeshCentral agents from your iPhone or iPad. Access remote desktops, SSH terminals, file management, and power commands for your devices.

Highlights
  • Multiple server profiles
  • Remote desktop control
  • SSH terminal emulation
  • Direct agent shell access
  • File browsing and transfer
  • Remote power commands
Features
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MeshRemote is an unofficial iOS client for MeshCentral, the open-source remote management platform. Connect to your own MeshCentral server and manage your home-lab or computer fleet. Right from your iPhone or iPad. FEATURES - Multiple Servers: Save as many MeshCentral server profiles as you need and switch between them instantly. - Remote Desktop: View and control device screens with native decoding of MeshCentral's desktop protocol and smooth trackpad-style input. - SSH: Full terminal emulation through your server's SSH relay. - Terminal: Open an agent shell directly on a device (great for Windows machines without SSH). - Files: Browse drives and folders, download and upload files, create folders, rename, and delete. - Power Commands: Wake-on-LAN, restart, sleep, and power off your devices remotely. MeshRemote is an independent, third-party client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MeshCentral project. A MeshCentral Server is required in order to utilize all the features of this app.

Screenshots

Vlim4 screens
MeshRemote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Vlim at 13.0 against MeshRemote's 17. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vlim ships an update every 8 days, MeshRemote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Vlim versus MeshRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVlimMeshRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNanchang Yepai Technology Co., Ltd.Micah Ross

In-app purchases

None

Vlim

No in-app purchases

None

MeshRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vlim free?
Vlim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeshRemote free?
MeshRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vlim or MeshRemote have ads?
Neither Vlim nor MeshRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vlim or MeshRemote?
Vlim ships an update every 8 days, and MeshRemote fortnightly. Most recently, Vlim was updated on November 9, 2026 and MeshRemote on October 31, 2026.

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