Comparison

PC Remote vs Mobile Joypad

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

Mobile Joypad

Transform your mobile device into a wireless gamepad for your big screen. Enjoy customizable controls designed to suit any game, all requiring only an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Mobile device as gamepad
  • Big screen control
  • Customizable control configurations
  • Internet connection required
Features
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Mobile Joypad lets you control web content, games, and Windows PCs using your phone. Simply scan a QR code to connect. Use your phone as a gamepad, mouse, keyboard, or gesture controller, with dynamic controls and haptic feedback. Every device connects over the internet with minimal server-side latency, making Mobile Joypad suitable for modern multiplayer games and other real-time interactive experiences.

Screenshots

PC Remote4 screens
Mobile Joypad2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mobile Joypad at none against PC Remote's 8. Mobile Joypad also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). PC Remote's advantage is ratings volume (301 vs 2) and rating (3.2 vs 3.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Mobile Joypad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PC Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PC Remote has 301 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of PC Remote's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mobile Joypad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PC Remote ships an update monthly, Mobile Joypad every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PC Remote versus Mobile Joypad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPC RemoteMobile Joypad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (301 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews32.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings301 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonect (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.Alexander Filuk

Customer experience

PC Remote

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

Mobile Joypad

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Mobile Joypad

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

Mobile Joypad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PC Remote free?
PC Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mobile Joypad free?
Mobile Joypad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PC Remote or Mobile Joypad?
PC Remote is rated higher. PC Remote averages 3.2 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Mobile Joypad averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PC Remote or Mobile Joypad have ads?
Both PC Remote and Mobile Joypad show ads.
Which is updated more often, PC Remote or Mobile Joypad?
PC Remote ships an update monthly, and Mobile Joypad every 3 weeks. Most recently, PC Remote was updated on October 8, 2026 and Mobile Joypad on October 3, 2026.

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