DuaLink vs PilotNest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DuaLink
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DuaLink 专为配套智能设备打造，界面清晰，操作直接，让设备设置和日常使用更加简单。 我们重视你的隐私。DuaLink 仅在必要时使用蓝牙和定位权限，通知共享由 iOS 系统授权管理，应用本身不会读取或转发你的通知正文。 1协议 1.1 隐私政策：https://www.kdocs.cn/l/cuEgvk6dP9V7 1.2 服务协议：https://www.kdocs.cn/l/cs4ZTwnqkUEn
PilotNest
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PilotNest is the iPhone and iPad companion for MacPilot. Connect to your Mac over a local network to view its desktop, use a mouse trackpad and type remotely. You can also lock, blank, unlock or wake and unlock the Mac. A nearby Bluetooth fallback supports control when Wi-Fi is unavailable; remote video requires a network connection. Highlights • Live remote desktop preview with pinch zoom • Relative mouse trackpad, dragging, multi-finger scrolling and pressure simulation • Remote keyboard input and common shortcuts • One-tap Lock / Blank / Unlock / Wake & Unlock • Multiple Macs, automatic discovery and IP / hostname connections • Connect across networks using Tailscale configured on both devices • Pair with a 6-digit code; traffic is encrypted after pairing Requirements Install MacPilot on your Mac and enable Remote Control. Desktop video requires Screen Recording permission; mouse and keyboard control require Accessibility permission: https://github.com/misswell/MacPilot Privacy PilotNest does not collect user data. Control traffic is encrypted between paired devices. Your Mac login password stays on the Mac and is never sent to your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PilotNest at every 5 days against DuaLink's every 3 weeks. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
DuaLink ships an update every 3 weeks, PilotNest every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DuaLink | PilotNest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 玺坤 李 | 国峰 刘 |
In-app purchases
DuaLink
No in-app purchases
PilotNest
No in-app purchases
