RemoteSim vs Pixel Position & Color Picker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RemoteSim
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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 βShare App URLβ 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/
Pixel Position & Color Picker
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An image measuring app: tap a photo to read that point's coordinates, color, and the distance between two points as numbers. Replace eyeballing with pixel-level numbers. Images open straight from your photo library, so you can measure screenshots and camera photos right away. β GREAT FOR β’ Checking margins and misalignment in app or web screenshots, down to the pixel β’ Comparing a design mockup with the built screen and confirming position differences in numbers β’ Looking up color codes in an image for documents or designs β’ Quickly checking the contrast ratio between text and background colors β’ Finding tap coordinates for automation tools and scripts β’ Recording positions and distances in photos for experiments, observation, or image analysis prep β WHAT YOU CAN MEASURE β’ Coordinates: pixel coordinates (X, Y) of the tapped point β’ Color: choose two formats from HEX, RGB, HSB (HSV), and HSL. Long-press to copy β’ Delta: horizontal (ΞX) and vertical (ΞY) difference between points A and B β’ Distance: straight-line distance between two points β’ Contrast ratio: calculated from the colors of points A and B (using the WCAG formula) β’ Relative position: shown as a proportion of the whole image, from 0 to 1 β’ Radius circles: draw a circle of any radius around each point β HIT THE EXACT PIXEL β’ Pinch to zoom up to 8Γ, drag to pan β’ Pixel magnifier and crosshair show what's under your finger as you place a point β’ Enter coordinates as numbers to place points exactly β’ Fine-tune with sliders, or move one pixel at a time with direction buttons β’ Set ΞX, ΞY, or distance to move the other point β’ Lock a point to keep your reference fixed while measuring β’ Undo and redo point moves β’ Operate all sliders with multiple fingers at once β MAKE IT YOURS β’ Set the origin (0, 0) to the top left, top right, bottom left, or bottom right β’ Hide color information for a clean coordinates-only view β’ Toggle the magnifier, its range, and the radius controls β’ Light, Dark, or System appearance β’ Available in 9 languages, switchable inside the app β SHARE RESULTS Export an annotated image with your lines and circles. Include the coordinate panel to send the numbers in the same image. β LARGE PHOTOS AND PRIVACY β’ High-resolution photos display smoothly, with coordinates shown in original image pixels β’ iCloud photos load automatically for measuring β’ Works with limited photo access, showing only the photos you allow β’ Measurement happens on your device; photos are not sent to the developer's servers Note: For images over 4096 pixels on the long side, colors are approximated from a reduced image (the app shows a notice). β FREE Core tools, including coordinate, color, distance, and delta measurement, the magnifier, origin selection, radius circles, and sharing, stay free with no usage limits. On the free tier, ads appear on screens such as the photo list and Settings. The screen where you measure images shows no ads, so you can stay focused. β PRO β’ Hide ads β’ Two-image comparison: keep your first measurement, open another image, and place points C and D. Copy points A and B to the second image and switch images with one tap β’ Presets: save up to 10 image-and-coordinate sets and load them with coordinates locked (saved data is deleted if you remove the app) Try Pro features on your first 5 images after installing. After that, watch a rewarded ad to unlock 3 more uses. Choose Lifetime, Yearly subscription, or Monthly subscription. Every plan includes the same features. The yearly plan includes a 1-week free trial for eligible users. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. For iPhone and iPad. β LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://store.kawasuke.workers.dev/eula Privacy Policy: https://store.kawasuke.workers.dev/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: RemoteSim at none against Pixel Position & Color Picker's shown. Pixel Position & Color Picker's advantage is iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. RemoteSim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pixel Position & Color Picker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RemoteSim ships an update every 3 days, Pixel Position & Color Picker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RemoteSim | Pixel Position & Color Picker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 18.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazuya Matsushita | Masashi Kawakami |
In-app purchases
RemoteSim
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Lifetime$5.99
Pixel Position & Color Picker
- Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- One-time purchase.$12.99
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