Comparison

PC Remote vs Lockfy Personal

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

Lockfy Personal

Secure your computer and data remotely from your phone. Get notifications if your PC is left unlocked, lock it with a tap, or restart and shut it down from anywhere. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your machine is always protected.

Highlights
  • Remote PC locking
  • Push notifications for unlocked PCs
  • PC restart and shutdown
  • Panic (lockdown) duration setting
  • Unlock notifications
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Do you ever worry about leaving your PC unlocked when you’re away? Do you want to protect your data and your machine from unauthorized access? Do you wish you could lock, restart, or shut down your PC from anywhere? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Lockfy is the app for you! Lockfy lets you remotely control your PC with just a few taps on your phone. With Lockfy, you can: * Get a push notification if you left your PC unlocked * Lock it with one tap * Restart or shut down your PC * Set a Panic (lockdown) duration * Get notified when someone unlocks your PC Lockfy gives you peace of mind knowing that your PC is always secure, whether you’re in the office or on vacation. Paid Subscriptions EULA can be found on https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PC Remote4 screens
Lockfy Personal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lockfy Personal at 5.0 against PC Remote's 3.2. Lockfy Personal also leads on iOS requirement (12.3 vs 17.6). PC Remote's advantage is ratings volume (301 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Lockfy Personal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lockfy Personal 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PC Remote ships an update monthly, Lockfy Personal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PC Remote versus Lockfy Personal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPC RemoteLockfy Personal
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (301 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings301 — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonect (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.LEIRA ARABIA FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Customer experience

PC Remote

All ratings301 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative38.2%
Written reviews500 reviews
Positive32.6%
Neutral13.4%
Negative54.0%

Lockfy Personal

All ratings3 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

Lockfy Personal

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

Lockfy Personal

Subscriptions2
  • Professional$1.991 Month
  • Ultimate7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is PC Remote free?
PC Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lockfy Personal free?
Lockfy Personal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PC Remote or Lockfy Personal?
Lockfy Personal is rated higher. PC Remote averages 3.2 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Lockfy Personal averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do PC Remote or Lockfy Personal have ads?
Both PC Remote and Lockfy Personal show ads.
Which is updated more often, PC Remote or Lockfy Personal?
PC Remote ships an update monthly, and Lockfy Personal every 3 weeks. Most recently, PC Remote was updated on October 19, 2026 and Lockfy Personal on October 10, 2026.

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