Comparison

DroidRemote vs ADB Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DroidRemote

Features
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DroidRemote brings screen mirroring, remote control, file transfers, app management, a terminal, and live logs to your iPhone or iPad. Connect to a phone, tablet, TV, or streaming box with ADB access and work with its screen, files, and tools in one place. MIRROR & CONTROL View another phone's screen and control it by touch. Open remote controls with the floating button to use Back, Home, and recent apps. Adjust mirroring settings to suit your connection. Audio streaming and Picture in Picture are available on supported devices. YOUR TV REMOTE Use your iPhone or iPad to control a compatible TV or streaming box. Navigate with directional buttons, adjust volume, and enter text with your keyboard. BROWSE & TRANSFER FILES Browse folders on the connected device and upload or download files between devices. File access depends on the connected device's permissions. MANAGE DEVICE APPS View installed apps and their versions. Send application code to the connected device for installation. Installation takes place on that device. OPEN A DEVICE TERMINAL Run Shell commands on the connected device from your iPhone or iPad. Shortcut keys help with command input and navigation. VIEW LIVE LOGS Stream device logs in real time. Filter by level, package name, or Tag, pause the stream to inspect entries, and search by keyword to find the logs you need. CONNECT YOUR DEVICES Discover devices on your local network, pair with a wireless debugging code or QR code on supported devices, or enter an ADB address and port. Tailscale integration supports connections to devices on your tailnet after configuration. BEFORE YOU CONNECT A separate device with ADB access is required. Enable and authorize wireless debugging or network ADB on the device you want to control. For local connections, both devices must be on the same network. Features depend on the connected device's capabilities and permissions. Only connect to devices you own or are authorized to manage. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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ADB Remote

Features
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Lost the remote? Your iPhone is better. ADB Remote turns your Android TV, Google TV or Android projector into a touchscreen. See the TV's screen live on your iPhone, tap anything to select it, swipe through rows, and type with your iPhone keyboard. A fast, haptic remote is always one tap away. YOUR TV, NOW A TOUCHSCREEN • A live preview of the TV screen, right on your phone • Tap a poster, button or menu to select it • Swipe to move through rows; press and hold for more options • Full-screen mode: turn your phone sideways and the TV fills it TYPE WITH YOUR IPHONE KEYBOARD • When a search box opens on the TV, your keyboard pops up automatically • Text already in the box comes along, so you can edit it instead of starting over • Clear the TV's text box in one tap A REMOTE THAT FEELS RIGHT • D-pad or touchpad: pick classic arrows or swipe and tap like a modern TV remote • Back, Home, Menu, volume, mute, play/pause, rewind, fast-forward and power • Hold an arrow or volume button to repeat • A gentle haptic tap on every press • Near-instant response on many Android projectors ONE-TAP APPS • Launch any app installed on your TV • Pin your favorites to the front, in the order you want HEADPHONES IN TWO TAPS • Open your TV's Bluetooth settings from your phone and connect your earbuds to the TV, with lip sync handled by the TV PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-in, no ads, no analytics • Your phone talks directly to your TV on your Wi-Fi, and nothing else • The app collects no data SETUP (ABOUT TWO MINUTES, ONCE) ADB Remote uses Android's built-in debugging connection (ADB), so your TV needs one setting turned on: 1. On the TV, open Settings > About and select Build number 7 times to unlock Developer options. 2. In Developer options, turn on USB debugging (and ADB over network, if listed). 3. Open ADB Remote on the same Wi-Fi. It finds your TV automatically. 4. On the TV's "Allow USB debugging?" prompt, tick Always allow and choose Allow. Works with Android-based TVs, Google TV and Android TV devices, projectors and streaming boxes that support ADB debugging over the network (port 5555). Some features depend on your device and apps. Need help? Visit adbremote.xyz/support. Android and Google TV are trademarks of Google LLC. ADB Remote is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google.

Screenshots

DroidRemote4 screens
ADB Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ADB Remote at none against DroidRemote's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. DroidRemote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ADB Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
DroidRemote versus ADB Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroidRemoteADB Remote
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer正 刘Shivam Raj

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DroidRemote

One-time1
  • DroidRemote Pro Lifetime$3.99
None

ADB Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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