# PC Remote vs ActionPad

The clearest difference is price: PC Remote at Free against ActionPad's $3.99. PC Remote also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (301 vs 30). ActionPad's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On device support there is nothing between them.

PC Remote is free to download; ActionPad costs $3.99 up front. PC Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ActionPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ActionPad holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PC Remote has 301 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PC Remote's written reviews are positive against 63% of ActionPad's.

PC Remote ships an update monthly, ActionPad every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PC Remote | ActionPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.2 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-remote/id919061355/reviews) | **[4.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actionpad-macpc-pro-controls/id1142860715/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **301** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 32.7% of reviews | **63.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monect (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/919061354) | [Andrew Arpasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646326351) |

## What reviewers say

### PC Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-remote/id919061355)

Control your PC remotely from your smartphone. Enjoy enhanced gaming, stream your screen and camera, and use your phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard. Securely access your computer from anywhere for work or play.

**Highlights:** Enhanced PC gaming controls, Real-time screen and camera sharing, Use phone as virtual webcam, Wireless mouse and keyboard control, Multi-display support, Effortless file transfer, Secure remote connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access – Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Access – 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Access – 6 Months | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Access – Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| VIP for 3 month | $7.99 | one-time |
| VIP for 6 month | $12.99 | one-time |
| VIP for 1 year | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP Services | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth connection
- 🎮 Great for gaming
- 👍 Useful remote control features
- 💡 Innovative app concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 📱 Limited functionality on iOS
- 🔧 Buggy after updates
- 💰 Excessive ads/paywall

**Reported bugs**

- QR code scanner not working
- Remote desktop not functioning
- Buttons getting stuck
- Crashes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Custom layout editor
- Improved gamepad support
- Ability to control volume and system functions
- Bluetooth/USB connection option


### ActionPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actionpad-macpc-pro-controls/id1142860715)

Create custom control panels to remotely operate your computer applications. Simulate keyboard and mouse input, launch programs, open files, and control media. Share and download user-created panels for enhanced productivity and gaming.

**Highlights:** Customizable control panels, Simulate keyboard and mouse input, Launch applications and files, Open websites, Media and volume control, Create macros, Community Panels Hub

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PC Remote free?

PC Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ActionPad free?

ActionPad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PC Remote or ActionPad?

ActionPad is rated higher. PC Remote averages 3.2 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while ActionPad averages 4.0 from 30 ratings.

### Do PC Remote or ActionPad have ads?

PC Remote shows ads; ActionPad does not.

### Which is updated more often, PC Remote or ActionPad?

PC Remote ships an update monthly, and ActionPad every 3 months. Most recently, PC Remote was updated on October 8, 2026 and ActionPad on October 8, 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.*