# PC Remote vs Saturn Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Saturn Remote at 5.0 against PC Remote's 3.2. Saturn Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). PC Remote's advantage is ratings volume (301 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PC Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Saturn Remote sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Saturn Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PC Remote has 301 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PC Remote ships an update monthly, Saturn Remote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PC Remote | Saturn Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-remote/id919061355/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saturn-remote/id1553205139/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **301** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monect (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/919061354) | [Student Driver, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087069084) |

## 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


### Saturn Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saturn-remote/id1553205139)

Control your PC media from your phone. Launch apps, browse content, and manage playback with integrated media keys. Access streaming services easily for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** PC media remote, Launch applications, Browse content, Tinker and tile, Access streaming services, Integrated media keys

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HBO | $1.99 | one-time |
| Netflix | $1.99 | one-time |
| YouTube | $1.99 | one-time |
| TV+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Prime Video | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disney+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Media Buttons | $5.99 | one-time |
| Streaming Buttons | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Buttons | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PC Remote free?

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

### Is Saturn Remote free?

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

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

Saturn Remote is rated higher. PC Remote averages 3.2 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Saturn Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PC Remote or Saturn Remote have ads?

PC Remote shows ads; Saturn Remote does not.

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

PC Remote ships an update monthly, and Saturn Remote every 5 days. Most recently, PC Remote was updated on September 23, 2026 and Saturn Remote on September 18, 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.*