# Couchside vs JetPilot

The clearest difference is update cadence: Couchside at every 2 days against JetPilot's fortnightly. Couchside also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Couchside sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and JetPilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Couchside against 5.0 for JetPilot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Couchside has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Couchside ships an update every 2 days, JetPilot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Couchside | JetPilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couchside-remote/id6786884115/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpilot-kvm-remote/id6802442760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taylor Emery](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896613747) | [RIGWIG LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796169684) |

## What reviewers say

### Couchside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couchside-remote/id6786884115)

Transform your iPhone into a remote console, game launcher, and controller for your Linux gaming PC. Monitor system health, fix issues without a keyboard, and launch games directly from your couch.

**Highlights:** Live system monitoring dashboard, One-tap runbook actions for troubleshooting, Browse system logs remotely, Launch Steam games and custom applications, Virtual Xbox 360 game controller, Trackpad and swipe control modes, Easy QR code pairing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Couchside Forever Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


### JetPilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpilot-kvm-remote/id6802442760)

Control and manage JetKVM devices remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Access your computer's keyboard, video, and mouse even when the OS is down. Offers touch-optimized controls and advanced device management features.

**Highlights:** Live screen viewing and control, Remote access via local network or cloud, Touch-screen and trackpad mouse modes, On-screen keyboard with special keys, Device firmware updates, Power and serial console extensions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JetPilot Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Couchside free?

Couchside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is JetPilot free?

JetPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Couchside or JetPilot?

Couchside and JetPilot are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Couchside or JetPilot have ads?

Neither Couchside nor JetPilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Couchside or JetPilot?

Couchside ships an update every 2 days, and JetPilot fortnightly. Most recently, Couchside was updated on September 23, 2026 and JetPilot on September 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*