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MonitorControl alternatives with an Android app

The MonitorControl listing does not include an Android app. 5 of the 96 other desktop utilities in this directory list an Android app.

MonitorControl is free to use. 2 of them are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from MonitorControl

  1. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. MonitorControl is free.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  2. CCleaner

    Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile

    • CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). MonitorControl is free.
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • MonitorControl is open source, according to its own site.
    • CCleaner also covers system monitor and disk cleanup.
    CCleaner pricing and details

  3. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). MonitorControl is free.
    • MonitorControl has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • WinRAR can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    WinRAR pricing and details

  4. Total Commander

    Two-pane file manager for Windows with FTP and archive tools

    • Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence). MonitorControl is free.
    • MonitorControl has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only MonitorControl lists a macOS app.
    Total Commander pricing and details

  5. Wallpaper Engine

    Animated live wallpapers for Windows, bought once on Steam

    • Wallpaper Engine starts at $4.99 one-time. MonitorControl is free.
    • MonitorControl has a free plan. Wallpaper Engine does not.
    • Only Wallpaper Engine lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only MonitorControl lists a macOS app.
    Wallpaper Engine pricing and details

Common questions

Which MonitorControl alternatives have an Android app?

LocalSend, CCleaner, WinRAR, Total Commander and Wallpaper Engine list an Android app.

Does MonitorControl have an Android app?

The MonitorControl listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

LocalSend and CCleaner are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to MonitorControl: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.