Comparison

PC Remote vs AirMirror

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

Head to head
About

PC Remote

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
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Monect PC Remote — your PC, in your pocket. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless mouse, keyboard, gamepad, and remote desktop for your Windows PC. Control your computer from the same Wi-Fi or from anywhere over the internet — for work, gaming, and everything in between. REMOTE DESKTOP • See and control your PC screen in real time with low-latency H.264 or AV1 video and Opus audio. • Use the screen as a precision touchpad with natural gestures, plus a full mouse, keyboard, scroll, and volume controls. • Switch between monitors and add or remove virtual displays. • Type in any language with 16 desktop keyboard layouts, function and media keys, emoji, and Unicode text. Paste from the iOS clipboard and use hardware-keyboard shortcuts. • Stream in up to 4K with Premium. GAMING • Play PC games anywhere with on-screen layouts tailored to each title: buttons, joysticks, D-pads, sliders, touchpads, background touchpad, motion sensors, macros, and scripts. • Multi-page layouts, custom widgets, and a complete built-in editor. • Supports Xbox 360, DirectInput, and DSU motion controllers, with rumble feedback on your phone. • Browse, install, and publish community layouts in the Layout Store. • Sync layouts with your Monect account, or import .mlo and .mwl packages from other apps. • Launch console games and ROMs stored on your PC from the Games tab. MONI AI ASSISTANT • Ask Moni anything about your PC, or let it look at your screen and help with what's on it. • Create and edit images, attach photos, and talk to Moni with your voice. • Answers appear as they're generated, with a live 3D avatar. Moni runs on your PC and requires Monect AI in PC Remote Receiver. UTILITIES • Virtual Camera: use your iPhone or iPad camera as a high-quality webcam on your PC for calls, meetings, and streaming. Custom names and HD/4K output are available with Premium. • Screen Projector: share your iPhone or iPad screen with your PC, including app audio and your microphone. • Camera: view and control the cameras connected to your PC. • File Explorer: browse your device and PC, and transfer files in either direction. • PC Task Manager: check CPU, memory, disk, GPU, and network usage, inspect processes, and end unresponsive apps on supported PCs. SECURITY AND CONNECTION • Encrypted sessions, password-protected PCs, and sign-in tokens stored securely in the Keychain. • PCs on your local network are discovered automatically. Sign in to reach hosts linked to your Monect account from anywhere. FREE WITH OPTIONAL PREMIUM Monect PC Remote is free to download and supported by ads. Free accounts can transfer files up to 10 MB and connect up to 3 hosts. Premium removes ads and unlocks 4K remote desktop streaming, unlimited file transfer size, up to 10 hosts, unlimited game import size, custom virtual camera names with HD/4K output, and custom touchpad themes. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled, and purchases can be restored at any time. GET STARTED 1. Download the free PC Remote Receiver from monect.com and install it on your Windows PC. 2. Open Monect PC Remote. Your PC appears automatically on the same Wi-Fi, or sign in to see your linked hosts. 3. Connect and enter your PC password if required. Requires a Windows PC running PC Remote Receiver. Some features depend on your receiver version and PC hardware. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.monect.com/privacy-policy

About

AirMirror

This app allows you to remotely view and assist others with their phone issues in real-time. Connect via a 9-digit code to share screens, chat, or make voice calls for seamless support.

Highlights
  • Remote screen sharing
  • Real-time communication
  • 9-digit connection code
  • Text chat
  • Voice messages
  • Voice calls
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Have you ever experienced wasting lots of time, trying to explain some simple settings through a phone call, but still failed to solve your parents or friend's phone issue? Frustrated, isn't it? From now on, you can have an easier remote support solution: AirMirror With AirMirror, you can directly see the other phone’s screen on your iOS device while talking to them in real-time, helping you find and solve problems free from the hassle. **Quick Guide** 1. If you are the helper, please install this app: AirMirror. 2. For the person who needs help, please download the controlled end app, AirDroid Remote Support. 3. On AirDroid Remote Support, you can see a 9-digit connection code; enter it on AirMirror and you are in connection. **Features** 1. Quick Connection by 9-digit Connection Code You can connect your friend or family simply by their 9-digit Connection Code. 2. Screen sharing in one tap Once the connection succeeded, tap the button to invite your friend or parents to share their screen, and you can directly view their phone's screen in real-time. 3. Multiple ways to communicate During the whole remote support process, you can text in the chatbox or send voice messages to your family or friend. In addition, you can make a voice call to them to have better communication. **Remote Support Auto-renew Subscriptions** 1. There’re two following types: $2.49/ Month $23.99/ Year 2. Remote Support subscription will be charged to your iTunes account. 3. Subscription will be charged and auto-renewed in 24 hours based on your purchased type. 4. Please cancel the subscription at least 24 hours before the current period ends. 5. Privacy Policy: https://rs.airdroid.info/#/Privacy 6. Payment Terms: https://rs.airdroid.info/#/Payment 7. EULA: https://rs.airdroid.info/#/Eula

Screenshots

PC Remote4 screens
AirMirror3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PC Remote at 3.2 against AirMirror's 2.0. PC Remote also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 14%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). AirMirror's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PC Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AirMirror sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PC Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PC Remote has 304 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 14% of AirMirror's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PC Remote ships an update monthly, AirMirror every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PC Remote versus AirMirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPC RemoteAirMirror
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (304 ratings) — better2.0 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews32.7% of reviews — better13.6% of reviews
Number of ratings304 — better30
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonect (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.SAND STUDIO CORPORATION LIMITED

Customer experience

PC Remote

All ratings305 ratings
Positive52.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative38.7%
Written reviews501 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral13.4%
Negative53.9%

AirMirror

All ratings30 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative73.3%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative81.8%

Bugs and requests

PC Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • QR code scanner not working
  • Remote desktop not functioning
  • Buttons getting stuck
  • Crashes on certain devices

Requested features

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

AirMirror

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

PC Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Access – Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Access – 3 Months3 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Premium Access – 6 Months3 Days trial$8.996 Months
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  • Premium Access – Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • VIP for 3 month$7.99
  • VIP for 6 month$12.99
  • VIP for 1 year$19.99
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  • VIP Services$59.99
2 purchases

AirMirror

Subscriptions2
  • AirMirror Membership$2.991 Month
  • AirMirror Membership$23.991 Year

Questions

Is PC Remote free?
PC Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AirMirror free?
AirMirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PC Remote or AirMirror?
PC Remote is rated higher. PC Remote averages 3.2 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while AirMirror averages 2.0 from 30 ratings.
Do PC Remote or AirMirror have ads?
Both PC Remote and AirMirror show ads.
Which is updated more often, PC Remote or AirMirror?
PC Remote ships an update monthly, and AirMirror every 3 months. Most recently, PC Remote was updated on November 1, 2026 and AirMirror on November 3, 2026.

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