Remote Utilities vs Refueler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote Utilities
Access and control your remote computer from your mobile device. View the screen, operate the mouse and keyboard, and connect securely from anywhere, even through firewalls. It's a free mobile viewer for your remote PCs.
- View and control remote desktop
- Operate mouse and keyboard remotely
- Connect through firewalls and proxies
- Access unattended and attended PCs
- Connect via IP address or Internet ID
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Remote Utilities gives you full remote access to your Windows, macOS and Linux computers from your iPhone or iPad — over the Internet or LAN, with zero network configuration. View the remote desktop, control the mouse and keyboard, transfer files and manage power, all from one app. Free for personal and business use alike — no ads. REMOTE CONTROL • Full Control and View modes with a convenient toolbar — quick actions and commands at hand • Two input methods in Full Control: Trackpad (mouse pointer, with optional cursor momentum) or Touch — choose what suits your habits • Multi-monitor support — switch to a single remote monitor or view all at once • Next-generation screen capture codec for faster performance, with the classic codec available as an option • Blank the remote screen and block remote input for privacy • Lock the remote computer and close the session in one step FILE TRANSFER • Copy and move files both ways between your device and the remote PC • Resume interrupted downloads and uploads POWER CONTROL • Shut down, restart, lock, sleep or hibernate the remote computer CONNECTIVITY & SECURITY • Connect directly by IP address or instantly via Internet-ID — no router or firewall setup needed • Three authentication modes: single password, login and password, or custom server security ADDRESS BOOK • Full-fledged address book with folders and per-connection properties • Set default connection properties as a template for new entries • Multiple address books of different types — local or synced • Full import, export and sync capabilities SELF-HOSTED SERVER • Complete support for your own Remote Utilities server: address book sync, server-based authentication and relay through your own infrastructure To connect, install the free Host module on the remote computer — available for Windows, macOS and Linux at https://www.remoteutilities.com
Refueler
This AI-powered app helps users break digital distractions and build discipline through structured planning and focus tools. It offers AI-adaptive daily planning, strict distraction management, and optimized breaks to maximize deep work and prevent burnout.
- AI-Adaptive Daily Planning
- Strict Focus & Distraction Management
- Structured Break Optimization
- Social Accountability
- Doomscrolling Prevention
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You know what you want your future to look like. The problem is taking action when you feel tired, distracted, or unmotivated. Refueler helps you close the gap between dreaming and doing. Unlike ordinary screen blockers, Refueler does not stop at removing distractions. It reminds you what you are working toward, gives you a clear next step, and helps you keep moving even on difficult days. I built Refueler because I struggled with the same cycle. For four years, I spent more than 10 hours a day scrolling and playing video games. I had goals, but I felt too drained to pursue them. I realized that motivation was not enough. I needed something that could pull me back toward my dream whenever I started escaping from it. That is what Refueler is built to do. Stop scrolling. Start building your dream. Download Refueler. LOCK IN. LEGAL: Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://derekshek.com/refueler/privacypolicy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Refueler at 100% against Remote Utilities's 19%. Refueler also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). Remote Utilities's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Refueler sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per 7 days. Remote Utilities asks for nothing beyond the download.
Refueler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refueler has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Remote Utilities's written reviews are positive against 100% of Refueler's.
Remote Utilities ships an update every 6 months, Refueler monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Utilities | Refueler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Remote Utilities Pte. Ltd. | DEREK HON,WAI SHEK |
Customer experience
Remote Utilities
Refueler
In-app purchases
Remote Utilities
No in-app purchases
Refueler
- Refueler Pro Weekly7 Days trial$1.597 Days
- Refueler Pro7 Days trial$2.691 Month
- Refueler Legendary$19.991 Month
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