Comparison

Shapefile Reader vs QuickRemote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shapefile Reader

This application allows you to easily read and display Shapefiles on your tablet. It supports various data formats and allows for custom color displays and coordinate system conversions. Utilize open data from the web for your mapping needs.

Highlights
  • Read and display Shapefiles on tablet
  • Supports Point, PolyLine, and Polygon data
  • Display data in custom colors
  • Coordinate system conversion (domestic Japan)
  • Utilize open data from the web
Features
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Shapefile Readerは弊社開発のシェープファイルライブラリを利用し、シェープファイルをタブレット上で簡単に読込&地図表示可能にするものです。 (シェープファイル(Shapefile)は主に*.SHP拡張子で利用されている、Esri 社の提唱した位置情報ファイル形式の代表的なフォーマットです) Shape File Readerによりweb上で公開されている様々なオープンデータのシェープファイルを活用する事ができます。 = 機能 = Shapefile Readerは以下の機能を有しています。 ・Point/PolyLine/Polygon形式のデータに対応。 ・PolyLine/Polygonをデータに連動した任意の色で表示可能。 ・投影座標系の変換に対応(本アプリケーションでは国内のみ)。 = 制限事項 = Shapefile Readerは以下の制限を設けております。 ロード可能なデータ数は20,000件以下に制限。 投影座標系は日本国内のみに限定。 PolyLineでのDBF情報表示非対応。 なお、初期データとして北海道室蘭市のサイトにてCreative Commons2.1で公開されている ・「災害時の避難場所」 ・「 津波避難路」 ・「 がけ崩れ危険区域」 を利用しております。

About

QuickRemote

Access and control your desktop computers remotely from your mobile devices. Supports VNC and RDP connections with features like smooth cursor feedback, session saving, and Wake-on-LAN.

Highlights
  • VNC and RDP connections
  • Discover VNC/RDP services
  • Save connection details
  • Wake-on-LAN support
  • Tabbed sessions
  • Trackpad-style input
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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QuickRemote is a responsive remote desktop client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. VNC connections run directly inside QuickRemote on all three. Built-in RDP is available on iPad and Mac; Mac also offers an explicit choice to open the connection in another installed RDP app. VNC CONNECTIONS: - Connect to standard RFB/VNC servers, including Windows VNC servers and macOS Screen Sharing - Leave the password blank when the server allows No Authentication, or use standard VNC password authentication - Smooth local cursor feedback and paced framebuffer updates for responsive LAN control - Reconnect after temporary network interruptions - Fit, native, and percentage scaling modes RDP BY PLATFORM: - iPad and Mac: built-in RDP display and input inside QuickRemote - Mac: choose built-in RDP or another installed RDP application before connecting - iPhone: VNC only in this release - Optional SSH tunnelling for VNC connections DISCOVERY AND SESSIONS: - Discover advertised VNC and RDP services with mDNS/Bonjour - Scan the local subnet for VNC ports 5900-5902 and RDP port 3389 - Save endpoints, optional usernames, groups, and Wake-on-LAN details - Use tabbed sessions and desktop floating panels - View frame rate, round-trip latency, and transferred-byte statistics INPUT AND DISPLAY: - Direct-pointer and trackpad-style input - Touch gestures, scrolling, zoom, and drag operations - Extended keyboard controls and Unicode input - Dark and light themes with configurable accent colors AVAILABILITY AND PRIVACY: - Direct connections to endpoints you choose; no QuickRemote relay account is required - Saved credentials use operating-system secure storage - Optional device-authentication lock - LAN discovery remains on your local network segment QuickRemote Pro removes mobile ads and desktop upgrade reminders and unlocks eligible premium features. Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickremote/terms/ iOS/iPadOS 15+ • macOS 13+

Screenshots

QuickRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shapefile Reader at 100% against QuickRemote's 0%. Shapefile Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). QuickRemote's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 46 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and ratings volume 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. QuickRemote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Shapefile Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shapefile Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Shapefile Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of QuickRemote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shapefile Reader ships an update every 46 months, QuickRemote fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Shapefile Reader versus QuickRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShapefile ReaderQuickRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABT Co., Ltd.KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO

Customer experience

Shapefile Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QuickRemote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shapefile Reader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QuickRemote

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Annual$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Shapefile Reader free?
Shapefile Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickRemote free?
QuickRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shapefile Reader or QuickRemote?
Shapefile Reader is rated higher. Shapefile Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while QuickRemote averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shapefile Reader or QuickRemote have ads?
QuickRemote shows ads; Shapefile Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Shapefile Reader or QuickRemote?
Shapefile Reader ships an update every 46 months, and QuickRemote fortnightly. Most recently, Shapefile Reader was updated on September 29, 2026 and QuickRemote on September 29, 2026.

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