Comparison

PC Controller vs Magnetic Meter

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

Head to head
About

PC Controller

Features
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PC Controller turns your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into a remote control for your Windows PC or Mac. Move the mouse, type, change the volume, switch monitors, move files and put the computer to sleep, all over your own Wi-Fi, with no cloud, no account and nothing to sign up for. Install the free agent on your computer, scan the QR code it shows, and you're paired. The app also lists the computers it finds on your network, so there's nothing to type. TRACKPAD AND KEYBOARD β€’ A full-screen trackpad: move, tap, two-finger right-click, scroll, drag and pinch to zoom β€’ Type with the iPhone keyboard, emoji and dictation included β€’ An extended keypad with the keys a phone doesn't have: arrows, Esc, Tab, Home, End, Delete, Ctrl, Alt and Win β€’ Build your own shortcuts and fire any key combination with one tap β€’ On Windows it all works on the login screen too, before anyone has signed in POWER β€’ Lock, sleep, wake, shut down, restart or log off β€’ Wake a sleeping PC over Wake-on-LAN, and let the app set up the PC so it wakes from a full shutdown too β€’ Schedule it: "Sleep in 30 minutes" keeps counting down on the computer after you've left, with a live countdown on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island β€’ Set your home once and the phone can wake the PC as you arrive and lock it as you leave, decided entirely on the device SOUND AND MEDIA β€’ Master volume and mute, plus a mixer with its own slider for every app and every output device β€’ Switch the default speaker, and mute the microphone for every app at once β€’ See what's playing, with album art, a scrubber and transport controls that drive Spotify, browsers and any other player SCREENS β€’ Turn each monitor on or off, choose the primary, and set brightness, resolution and refresh rate β€’ Save a display arrangement and bring it back with one tap β€’ Grab a screenshot of any display and save it to Photos or share it FILES AND CLIPBOARD β€’ Browse the computer's folders and drives, download files with live progress, then preview, share or save them β€’ Send photos, videos and files to the computer, from the app or straight from the share sheet in any other app β€’ Push the phone's clipboard to the PC or pull the PC's to the phone, text or image β€’ Send a link and it opens in the computer's browser AND MORE β€’ Bluetooth: see what's paired and connected, then connect, disconnect, scan and pair β€’ Vitals: CPU, memory, disk, battery, uptime and the processes using the most memory, with a swipe to end one β€’ Apps: see what's open on the computer, bring one forward, minimize or close it β€’ Siri: "Hey Siri, lock my PC", plus Home Screen, Lock Screen and Control Center buttons for Lock, Wake, Mute and Mute Mic β€’ Apple Watch: trackpad, media, power, monitors, mixer, shortcuts and clipboard on your wrist, and it finds the PC on its own when the phone isn't around β€’ iPad: a dashboard that puts the whole machine on one screen β€’ Available in 15 languages PRIVATE BY DESIGN There is no server. The phone and watch talk directly to the agent on your computer over your Wi-Fi, VPN or Bluetooth, and the pairing token lives in your Keychain. PC Controller collects nothing: no analytics, no telemetry, no account. WHAT YOU NEED The free PC Controller agent, for Windows 11 or macOS 13 and later, from https://pccontroller.rymanit.com. The phone and the computer must be on the same network, or connected through a VPN or Bluetooth. PRICING Every feature is free for 7 days, with no card up front. After that, choose PC Controller Pro β€” Monthly (USD 0.99 per month), PC Controller Pro β€” Yearly (USD 8.99 per year) or PC Controller Pro β€” Lifetime, a one-time purchase (USD 19.99). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy: https://pccontroller.rymanit.com/privacy.html Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Magnetic Meter

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Magnetic Meter displays the total magnetic field reported by your iPhone’s built-in magnetometer in a clear and responsive microtesla (Β΅T) gauge. KEY FEATURES β€’ Real-time magnetic field measurement β€’ Ambient zeroing and relative change display β€’ Low, balanced and high sensitivity modes β€’ Live measurement graph and peak value β€’ Hold readings for easier comparison β€’ Turkish and English language options β€’ No account required β€’ Measurements are processed on your device HOW TO USE First, remove your phone case and move away from nearby metal objects and electronics. Tap β€œZero for Surroundings,” then slowly move the top of your iPhone across the area you want to scan. Look for a repeated local increase instead of relying on a single measurement. Scan the same area from different directions for better comparison. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Magnetic Meter is not a professional safety device or certified wire detector. It only displays changes measured by your phone’s magnetometer. Aluminum, copper and some stainless steels may produce a weak response or no response at all. The app cannot determine whether a magnetic change is caused by metal, electricity or another magnetic source. Do not use this app to confirm whether electrical wiring exists or is de-energized. Always use appropriate professional equipment before drilling, cutting or performing electrical work.

Screenshots

PC Controller4 screens
Magnetic Meter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magnetic Meter at none against PC Controller's 3. PC Controller's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. PC Controller sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Magnetic Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PC Controller ships an update every 6 days, Magnetic Meter every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PC Controller versus Magnetic Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPC ControllerMagnetic Meter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMalkaneKevser Bozdag

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PC Controller

Subscriptions2
  • PC Controller Pro β€” Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PC Controller Pro β€” Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • PC Controller Pro β€” Lifetime$19.99
None

Magnetic Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PC Controller free?
PC Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magnetic Meter free?
Magnetic Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PC Controller or Magnetic Meter have ads?
Magnetic Meter shows ads; PC Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, PC Controller or Magnetic Meter?
PC Controller ships an update every 6 days, and Magnetic Meter every 4 days. Most recently, PC Controller was updated on October 25, 2026 and Magnetic Meter on October 18, 2026.

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