Comparison

RemoteSim vs Atriens

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/

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Atriens

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Atriens brings your Mac to your iPhone and iPad. Pair your device with your Mac once, then use it from anywhere on your Wi-Fi. Files Open your Mac's folders, check file details, and preview text, code, images, and Markdown. Terminal Run commands on your Mac and read the output. A key bar adds the keys a phone keyboard is missing. Quick pairing Scan a code once to connect. Nothing to set up on the Mac to get started. Atriens for iPhone and iPad is a companion to the Atriens file manager for macOS. The Mac app is free on its own. A license is what lets you reach your Mac from iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

RemoteSim4 screens
Atriens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Atriens at none against RemoteSim's 2. Atriens also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, 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

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

Both are free to download. RemoteSim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Atriens asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
RemoteSim versus Atriens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteSimAtriens
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.517.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuya MatsushitaLIFE SCAPE, K.K.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RemoteSim

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$5.99
None

Atriens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemoteSim free?
RemoteSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Atriens free?
Atriens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RemoteSim or Atriens have ads?
Neither RemoteSim nor Atriens shows ads.

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