Comparison

RemoteSim vs SimBeam

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

Head to head
About

RemoteSim

Features
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RemoteSim lets you view and control a simulator from your smartphone. Check development screens in real time and send taps, swipes, and text input from wherever you are. Key features: β€’ Real-time simulator viewing β€’ Tap, swipe, and text input β€’ Switch between simulators β€’ Full-screen viewing How to use: 1. Open the PC app and the smartphone app. 2. Connect both devices to the same network or VPN. 3. Use automatic iCloud connection for first-time setup. To share manually, choose β€œShare App URL” in the PC app settings and send it to your smartphone with AirDrop. 4. Select a connection and simulator, then start viewing and controlling it. Use cases: β€’ Review UI away from your desk β€’ Check development screens quickly β€’ Switch between multiple simulators Notes: β€’ Both the PC app and smartphone app are required. β€’ The PC and smartphone must use the same network or VPN. β€’ The PC app must be able to access the target simulator. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SimBeam

Features
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SimBeam turns your iPhone or iPad into a live remote for the iOS Simulators running on your Mac. Pair the app with your Mac once by scanning a QR code, then connect any time to see all the simulators on that Mac, open any one of them, and watch its screen as a real-time video stream. Your taps, swipes, and the Home button are sent straight back to the simulator, so you can actually use it from your device β€” not just look at it. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ See every simulator on a paired Mac, with its iOS version and status β€’ Stream a simulator's screen live, with low latency β€’ Control it remotely β€” tap, swipe, and press Home β€’ Boot or shut down a simulator right from your device β€’ Jump back into recent simulators in one tap from the main screen β€’ Pair and keep multiple Macs, and switch between them any time BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS AND QA Test how a build feels in the hand without unplugging from your desk. Show a running simulator to a colleague across the room. Keep an eye on a long scenario from the couch. REQUIRES A MAC SimBeam is a companion to the SimBeam app on macOS. You need a Mac running the SimBeam companion with at least one iOS Simulator to pair with and stream from. Pairing is secure and takes a single scan. PRIVACY Your pairing identity stays on your device. SimBeam has no account to create, shows no ads, and does not track you.

Screenshots

RemoteSim4 screens
SimBeam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SimBeam at 16.0 against RemoteSim's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
RemoteSim versus SimBeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteSimSimBeam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.516.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuya MatsushitaKirill Sidorov

In-app purchases

None

RemoteSim

No in-app purchases

None

SimBeam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemoteSim free?
RemoteSim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimBeam free?
SimBeam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RemoteSim or SimBeam have ads?
Neither RemoteSim nor SimBeam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteSim or SimBeam?
RemoteSim ships an update every 3 days, and SimBeam every 3 days. Most recently, RemoteSim was updated on September 19, 2026 and SimBeam on September 11, 2026.

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