# PC Remote vs Lockfy Personal

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PC Remote | Lockfy Personal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-remote/id919061355/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockfy-personal/id1636299836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **301** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 32.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monect (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/919061354) | [LEIRA ARABIA FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688399492) |

## 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


### Lockfy Personal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockfy-personal/id1636299836)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional | $1.99 | per month |
| Ultimate | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*