RemoteSim vs Muqun
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/
Muqun
Control and interact with terminal sessions on your computer from your iPhone. Follow live output, grant permissions to coding agents, and manage workspaces seamlessly. Offers a real terminal experience with customizable themes and multiple language support.
- Real terminal grid with full-color output
- On-screen keyboard for precise input
- Agent permission granting and interaction
- Syntax highlighting and image previews
- Customizable themes and language support
- Offline demo mode
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Keep your coding work within reach. Muqun brings your connected machines, AI coding assistants and terminals to your iPhone and iPad, so you can check what is happening and decide what comes next. A HOME FOR YOUR WORK Choose Classic or Editorial Home. Return to recent sessions, switch Gateways and start your next task from one place. WORK WITH OPENCODE Follow conversations and tool activity in a dedicated workbench. Move between projects and sessions, inspect task lists and code changes, and choose the models and modes offered by your connected setup. STAY IN CONTROL Queue a follow-up, steer an ongoing conversation or remove a pending message. Review AI assistant permission requests and answer them from the app. KEEP YOUR TERMINALS CLOSE Use remote terminals, connect to saved SSH hosts and reach a Gateway through an SSH tunnel. Keyboard shortcuts and modifier keys help with command-line work on a touch screen. MAKE IT YOURS Browse and preview themes, build a personal theme library and adjust artwork and visual effects. Choose an app icon and fonts to suit your workspace. FILES & CODE CHANGES Browse files, attach files and images to tasks, and inspect staged and unstaged Git changes without losing your place. Muqun connects to tools running on your own machines. Gateway features require a compatible Muqun Gateway and backend; the OpenCode workbench requires a supported OpenCode setup. SSH access requires a reachable SSH host.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RemoteSim at Free against Muqun's $9.99. RemoteSim also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Muqun's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.5). On ads 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
RemoteSim is free to download; Muqun costs $9.99 up front. RemoteSim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Muqun asks for nothing beyond the download.
RemoteSim ships an update every 3 days, Muqun every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RemoteSim | Muqun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $9.99 |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazuya Matsushita | PuffinStudio |
In-app purchases
RemoteSim
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Lifetime$5.99
Muqun
No in-app purchases









