# Unity Remote 5 vs Spark

The clearest difference is price: Unity Remote 5 at Free against Spark's $6.99. Unity Remote 5 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.5). Spark's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (81% vs 41%). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Unity Remote 5 is free to download; Spark costs $6.99 up front. Spark sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Unity Remote 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spark holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 217 and 191 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Unity Remote 5's written reviews are positive against 81% of Spark's.

Unity Remote 5 ships an update every 25 months, Spark monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unity Remote 5 | Spark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unity-remote-5/id871767552/reviews) | **[4.7 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-renpy-novels/id6474479684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **217** | 191 |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | **81.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#53** |
| Size | 41 MB | 633 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Unity Technologies ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/305967445) | [Devon Lewis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721718576) |

## What reviewers say

### Unity Remote 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unity-remote-5/id871767552)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Spark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-renpy-novels/id6474479684)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This utility helps you organize, launch, and manage your Ren'Py visual novels. It offers tailored compatibility with various engine versions, powerful save management, and tools to enhance your reading experience, like a gallery viewer and variable editor.

**Highlights:** Launch and play Ren'Py visual novels, Select specific Ren'Py engine versions, Manage and backup/restore game saves, Organize and rename novel titles, Import novels from various file formats, Browse game assets and edit variables, On-device translation for foreign titles

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Sponsor | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Sponsor | $19.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unity Remote 5 free?

Unity Remote 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spark free?

Spark costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Unity Remote 5 or Spark?

Spark is rated higher. Unity Remote 5 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while Spark averages 4.7 from 191 ratings.

### Do Unity Remote 5 or Spark have ads?

Neither Unity Remote 5 nor Spark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unity Remote 5 or Spark?

Unity Remote 5 ships an update every 25 months, and Spark monthly. Most recently, Unity Remote 5 was updated on September 27, 2026 and Spark on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*