Comparison

Remote Desktop vs ScreenCast+

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

Head to head
About

Remote Desktop

Features
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Your computer, in your pocket. Remote Desktop lets you see and control your Mac or Windows PC right from your iPhone or iPad — anywhere you have internet. No complicated setup, no servers to run, no port forwarding, no monthly fees. Install the free host app on your computer, select your device, and you're connected. Beautifully simple Most remote desktop tools are built for IT departments. This one is built for you. There's nothing to configure. Open the app, click once, and your computer appears on screen — live, with sound, and fully controllable. What you can do • See your computer's screen in crisp, real-time video • Hear your computer's audio streamed straight to your device • Tap, scroll, and drag with an intuitive touch-cursor • Type with your on-screen or hardware keyboard • Use a connected trackpad or mouse for precise control • Works great on both iPhone and iPad Set up in seconds Download the free Mac or Windows host app Sign in with the same Apple Account on both devices Select the device you want to control Done — you're connected Private by design Your connection is direct and end-to-end. Pairing only works between devices signed into your own Apple Account, so no stranger can ever reach your computer. There's no middle-man server storing your screen or your data — the video, audio, and controls flow straight between your devices. • Free to use • No account to create • No router settings to change • No subscriptions • Just works Whether you need to grab a file, check on a long-running task, run a desktop app on the go, or help yourself from the couch — Remote Desktop keeps your whole computer one tap away. Note: Requires the free companion host app for Mac or Windows, and both devices must be signed into the same Apple Account. A reliable internet connection is recommended for the best experience.

About

ScreenCast+

Features
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ScreenCast+ lets you share your iPhone screen, photos, and videos to nearby browsers on the same local network. Open the local URL shown in the app from a browser on another device connected to the same Wi-Fi network or personal hotspot. You can view selected photos, videos, and screen sharing from your iPhone without uploading them to an external server. Main features: * Share your iPhone screen to a nearby browser * Display selected photos and videos locally * Access from a PC, tablet, or in-car browser on the same local network * No account required * Media is served locally from your iPhone

Screenshots

Remote Desktop3 screens
ScreenCast+1 screens

Verdict

The call

Remote Desktop and ScreenCast+ are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Remote Desktop versus ScreenCast+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote DesktopScreenCast+
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMichael InalHirofumi Matsuyama

In-app purchases

None

Remote Desktop

No in-app purchases

None

ScreenCast+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Desktop free?
Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScreenCast+ free?
ScreenCast+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote Desktop or ScreenCast+ have ads?
Neither Remote Desktop nor ScreenCast+ shows ads.

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