# PC Remote vs ScanToPC

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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PC Remote | ScanToPC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/scantopc/id1604794399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **301** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 32.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monect (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/919061354) | [RADIOWORKS MICROELECTRONICS PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604794401) |

## 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


### ScanToPC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scantopc/id1604794399)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 October 5, 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.*