Comparison

PC Remote vs ScanToPC

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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Elevate your PC experience with Monect PC Remote, a versatile and free app designed to give you full control of your computer — whether you're nearby or miles away. Key Features: * Enhanced Gaming: Immerse yourself in PC gaming with custom button layouts and onboard sensors. Tailor them to your preferences for an unbeatable gaming experience. * Real-time Screen and Camera Sharing: Share your PC screen and camera feed seamlessly with your smartphone. Experience your PC as if it's right in your hand. * Virtual Camera: Use your phone’s high-quality camera as a virtual webcam on your PC. Perfect for video calls, streaming, and online meetings with crystal-clear visuals. * Mouse and Keyboard Control: Use your phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard for your PC. Navigate, type, and control your computer effortlessly from anywhere. * Multi-Display Capabilities: Expand your workspace by adding up to 4 virtual displays to your PC, boosting productivity and multitasking. * Effortless File Transfer: Seamlessly transfer files between your devices for ultimate convenience. * Top-Notch Security: Rest easy with our 256 Bit AES Session Encoding for secure remote network connections. How to Use: 1. Installation: Download Monect PC Remote from Google Play and the PC Remote Receiver from [https://www.monect.com/](https://www.monect.com/) on your computer. 2. Connect Your Device: Choose from multiple connection options: * Local Wi-Fi (on the same network) * Remote Wi-Fi (across different networks) Experience the freedom and control that Monect PC Remote offers, making your PC a truly versatile and powerful tool for work, play, and creativity — now with Virtual Camera and wireless Mouse & Keyboard control for even more possibilities.

About

ScanToPC

This app scans text, QR codes, and barcodes, transmitting the data to host systems via a Bluetooth dongle. It can also function independently for scanning and OCR tasks without the dongle. Supports various barcode formats and multiple languages for text recognition.

Highlights
  • Scan text, QR codes, and barcodes
  • Transmit data via Bluetooth dongle
  • OCR text recognition
  • USB keyboard emulation for host systems
  • Supports Windows, Mac, and Linux
  • Multiple barcode formats supported
  • Multi-language text recognition
Features
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Introducing our versatile app and FlooGoo FMA100 Bluetooth Dongle: The app seamlessly scans text, QR codes, and barcodes, sending the data to host systems through our innovative FlooGoo FMA100 Bluetooth Dongle. Obtain your FlooGoo FMA100 dongle at https://www.flairmesh.com/Dongle/FMA100.html. The input to host systems is in standard USB keyboard format, ensuring compatibility with POS machines, library book management systems, and various text or spreadsheet applications on Windows, Mac, or Linux. No additional drivers are required. Regardless of the host's operating system, if the scanned result contains only ASCII characters, no further configurations are necessary. For non-ASCII characters, refer to our user guide for proper input method configuration. Say goodbye to wired or wireless QR and barcode scanners; our app can also perform OCR and instantly transmit the text to your host using the FMA100 dongle. You can also use the app independently without the dongle for scanning text, QR codes, and barcodes. There are no ads in the app. Supported QR and barcode formats include linear formats such as Codabar, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, ITF, UPC-A, and UPC-E, as well as 2D formats like Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, and QR Code. Text recognition supports Latin characters by default, with the option to select one additional language from Chinese, Devanagari, Japanese, or Korean. Scan text, QR codes, and barcodes effortlessly with the app and transmit the data to your host using a FlooGoo Dongle.

Screenshots

PC Remote4 screens
ScanToPC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScanToPC at 5.0 against PC Remote's 3.2. ScanToPC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). PC Remote's advantage is ratings volume (301 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. PC Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ScanToPC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScanToPC 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PC Remote versus ScanToPC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPC RemoteScanToPC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (301 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings301 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonect (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.RADIOWORKS MICROELECTRONICS PTY LTD

Customer experience

PC Remote

All ratings301 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative38.2%
Written reviews499 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral13.4%
Negative53.9%

ScanToPC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ScanToPC

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
None

ScanToPC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PC Remote free?
PC Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanToPC free?
ScanToPC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PC Remote or ScanToPC?
ScanToPC is rated higher. PC Remote averages 3.2 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while ScanToPC averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PC Remote or ScanToPC have ads?
PC Remote shows ads; ScanToPC does not.
Which is updated more often, PC Remote or ScanToPC?
PC Remote ships an update monthly, and ScanToPC monthly. Most recently, PC Remote was updated on October 15, 2026 and ScanToPC on September 18, 2026.

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