Comparison

Unity Remote 5 vs PinoFBT

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

Head to head
About

Unity Remote 5

Stream game development data from your iOS device directly to the Unity Editor. Test gameplay, touch controls, and sensor inputs in real-time without building your project. Accelerate your development workflow with instant feedback.

Highlights
  • Live game testing in Unity Editor
  • Stream touch input
  • Stream MFi gamepad input
  • Stream sensor data (accelerometer, gyroscope)
  • Stream webcam feed
  • Real-time screen orientation events
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Unity Remote 5, allows you to use an iOS device to view and test your game live, right inside the Unity Editor without having to build your project. Unity Remote 5 makes your iOS device act as remote control. It streams touch, MFi gamepad, Siri remote (on Apple TV) accelerometer, gyroscope, webcam and screen orientation events back to Unity Editor. This is useful for rapid development when you don't want to compile and deploy your project to iOS device for each change and prefer to use the Unity Editor Game window instead. Unity Remote is compatible with any Unity version newer than 5.0, but some features require Unity 5.4 or above. Full documentation is available on https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/UnityRemote5.html

About

PinoFBT

Enhance your VR experience with full-body tracking using your iPhone. Enjoy seamless motion capture for games like VRChat and Dance Dash, with options for single or dual-phone tracking. Achieve accurate 360-degree, 60-FPS movement without extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Full-body tracking for VR
  • No additional apps or drivers needed
  • Single-phone and dual-phone tracking
  • 360-degree, 60-FPS local Wi-Fi tracking
  • Chest and hip tracking included
  • Optional subscription for elbow, knee, and foot tracking
Features
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Say goodbye to the hassle of downloading additional applications or drivers as PinoFBT offers seamless full-body tracking for VRChat experiences.With PinoFBT, you can enjoy dancing, walking, and talking in VRChat/Dance Dash. As it keeps updating, it will support more and more games. Support games: VRChat, Dance Dash, Blade & Sorcery, Resonite, ChilloutVR, Zenith: Nexus, Island 359, Dragon Fist: VR Kung Fu, Holodance, SteamVR PinoFBT supports single-phone and high-quality dual-phone tracking. PinoFBT's local Wi-Fi connection from your iPhone to your VR headset or PC offers 360-degree and 60-FPS tracking, allowing you to move around freely and get the most out of your VR experience. Using the iPhone's camera to capture your body's motion with accurate tracking, PinoFBT comes free with chest and hip tracking. Furthermore, the subscription offers two elbows, two knees, and two feet to your tracking capabilities. As well as future app updates and support in PinoFBT’s Official Discord Server. In-App Subscription With a Lite/Lite+/Pro/Pro+ in-app subscription, you can upgrade/downgrade/crossgrade your subscription as per your convenience, and any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. To learn more about PinoQuest's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, visit their official website. Check out the tutorial video on their YouTube channel and join their Discord community for any support or queries. With PinoFBT, take your VR experiences to the next level! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pages.flycricket.io/pinoquest/privacy.html Official Website: https://tinyurl.com/pinofbt Official Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pinofbt Tutorial Video: https://youtu.be/fRA2BdlfY48 Discord(support): https://discord.gg/pinofbt-1050601313676828693 Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=83692573 Can’t access Discord? Contact our Support Email: pinoquest@gmail.com

Screenshots

Unity Remote 51 screens
PinoFBT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unity Remote 5 at none against PinoFBT's 23. Unity Remote 5 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). PinoFBT's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 25 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 41%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PinoFBT sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 3 months. Unity Remote 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Unity Remote 5 against 3.6 for PinoFBT. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 217 and 347 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Unity Remote 5's written reviews are positive against 50% of PinoFBT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unity Remote 5 ships an update every 25 months, PinoFBT weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Unity Remote 5 versus PinoFBT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnity Remote 5PinoFBT
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (217 ratings)3.6 (347 ratings)
Positive reviews41.1% of reviews50.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings217347 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnity Technologies ApSFu-Hao Chen

Customer experience

Unity Remote 5

All ratings217 ratings
Positive62.2%
Neutral6.0%
Negative31.8%
Written reviews202 reviews
Positive41.1%
Neutral12.4%
Negative46.5%

PinoFBT

All ratings347 ratings
Positive62.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative30.5%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral9.6%
Negative40.0%

User reviews

Unity Remote 5

From 217 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful for testing
  • 👍 Works fine when it works
  • 🚀 Useful for quickly viewing changes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work on Windows
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • 🐛 Doesn't support newer devices
  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 🐛 Doesn't fill the screen properly

PinoFBT

From 347 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth tracking
  • 💡 Affordable FBT solution
  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 👍 Works well on standalone Quest

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Tracking issues (glitchy, shaky, inaccurate)
  • 🐛 Calibration problems
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🔋 Drains device battery
  • 💰 Subscription model

Bugs and requests

Unity Remote 5

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't connect to device
  • Touch input not working
  • Compatibility issues with newer versions of Unity and iOS

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for mobile version
  • Add audio streaming
  • Improve compatibility with new input system
  • Add wireless connection option

PinoFBT

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription suddenly stops working
  • Tracking gets worse after updates
  • Calibration menu doesn't show up in VRChat

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add arm tracking
  • Improve laying down and sitting tracking
  • Support more games like Blade & Sorcery
  • Offer one-time purchase option

In-app purchases

None

Unity Remote 5

No in-app purchases

23 purchases

PinoFBT

Subscriptions15
  • Lite: Single, Quest, 3 Month7 Days trial$5.993 Months
  • Lite: Single, SteamVR, 3 Month7 Days trial$5.993 Months
  • Lite: Single, Quest, 6 Month7 Days trial$9.996 Months
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  • Pro: Dual, Quest, 3 Months7 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • Pro: Dual, SteamVR, 3 Months7 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • Lite+: Single, Q&S, 3 Months7 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • Lite: Single, SteamVR, 6 Month7 Days trial$9.996 Months
  • Pro+: Dual, Q&S, 3 Months7 Days trial$13.993 Months
  • Pro: Dual, Quest, 6 Months7 Days trial$16.996 Months
  • Lite+: Single, Q&S, 6 Months7 Days trial$16.996 Months
  • Lite: Single, Quest, 1 Year7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Lite: Single, SteamVR, 1 Year7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Pro: Dual, Quest, 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Lite+: Single, Q&S, 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro+: Dual, Q&S, 1 Year7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time8
  • Life Upgrade to Dual, Quest$9.99
  • Life Upgrade to Dual, SteamVR$9.99
  • Life Upgrade to Dual, Q&S$29.99
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  • Life Upgrade to Dual, Q&S$39.99
  • Life Upgrade to Dual, Quest$49.99
  • Life Upgrade to Dual, SteamVR$49.99
  • Lifetime: Single, Quest$49.99
  • Life Upgrade to Dual, Q&S$79.99

Questions

Is Unity Remote 5 free?
Unity Remote 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PinoFBT free?
PinoFBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unity Remote 5 or PinoFBT?
Unity Remote 5 and PinoFBT are both rated 3.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 217 and 347 ratings respectively.
Do Unity Remote 5 or PinoFBT have ads?
PinoFBT shows ads; Unity Remote 5 does not.
Which is updated more often, Unity Remote 5 or PinoFBT?
Unity Remote 5 ships an update every 25 months, and PinoFBT weekly. Most recently, Unity Remote 5 was updated on September 27, 2026 and PinoFBT on August 16, 2026.

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