Comparison

PilotNest vs UULinker

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

Head to head
About

PilotNest

Features
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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.

About

UULinker

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UULinker,让随身 Wi‑Fi 的状态一眼掌握。 连接已适配的 OpenWrt 或原厂高级后台的移动Wifi,在 iPhone 上查看连接状态、流量、电量、信号与实时速率。具体读数以设备实际提供的信息为准。 【兼容OP】 全面升级对系统的支持,包含:openwrt、高级后台、官方原厂等不同系统。 【桌面&锁屏组件】 将状态卡片放在桌面,随手查看最近读取的设备信息。Pro 提供更多桌面组件样式和四款锁屏卡片;组件刷新由 iOS 调度。 【查看短信】 在支持的设备上查看、发送和回复设备 SIM 卡短信,通过未读角标查看新消息。清晰识别到的验证码或取件码可一键复制。短信由设备 SIM 卡发送,费用以运营商套餐为准;UULinker 不提供短信云同步。 【更多管理工具】 Pro 提供网速测试(Beta)、频段锁定(Beta)与 Wi‑Fi 热点开关。测速结果反映 iPhone 经当前热点连接公网的速度。兼容设备还可执行关机和重启。 【Pro 权益】 可主动领取 7 天免费体验,期满不自动扣费;之后可按 App Store 显示的价格一次性购买终身权益。基础状态查看不受试用到期影响。 使用前需连接受支持设备的局域网,并允许本地网络访问。部分功能需要设备后台授权;实际可用性取决于机型、固件和网络环境。

Screenshots

PilotNest3 screens
UULinker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PilotNest at none against UULinker's 2. UULinker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. UULinker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PilotNest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PilotNest ships an update every 5 days, UULinker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PilotNest versus UULinker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilotNestUULinker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer国峰 刘德林 蒋

In-app purchases

None

PilotNest

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

UULinker

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • UULinker Pro Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is PilotNest free?
PilotNest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UULinker free?
UULinker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PilotNest or UULinker have ads?
Neither PilotNest nor UULinker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PilotNest or UULinker?
PilotNest ships an update every 5 days, and UULinker every 2 days. Most recently, PilotNest was updated on November 6, 2026 and UULinker on November 13, 2026.

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