Unified Remote vs Vysor (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Unified Remote grades higher than Vysor: 2.8 against 2.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Unified Remote grades higher on the free plan and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Unified Remote
Phone app that works as a remote control for a computer
Vysor
Mirror and control a phone from a desktop or browser
Which one is for you
Pick Unified Remote if
- Fits if you control a media or presentation PC from across the room
- Works for people who would rather pay once than subscribe
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you want it away from home, since mobile data means configuring your router
- Pricey if you use both iOS and Android, as Full is $4.99 for each platform
- Watch out: Screen Viewer, custom remotes and more than 40 remotes need Full
- Watch out: the phone app can't work alone, so a server must run on the computer
Pick Vysor if
- Fits if you test apps on a real Android phone from your desktop
- Works for showing a phone screen on a computer in a demo
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free, because quality, fullscreen and wireless are Pro
- Watch out: purchases are made inside the app, per the pricing page
- Watch out: Google Play lists in-app purchases from $0.99 to $359.99 per item
- Skip it if you need to control a computer from a phone, as the page lists no such mode
How we grade them
| 2.8GPAUnified RemoteGood | 2.4GPAVysorFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AFull is $4.99 once, per platform, against $100 a year for the category's middle subscription. A free tier with 18 remotes sits beside it. | APro is $10 a year, about $0.83 a month, or $40 for life. Both are under the $1.67 a month line for very cheap remote-access tools. |
| Free plan and trial | BThe free app has 18 essential remotes, including mouse, keyboard, media, Wake on LAN and power, with password protection. One person could live on it, though Screen Viewer and custom remotes are Full. | CFree mirrors and controls a phone and takes screenshots, but higher quality, fullscreen, wireless and sharing are Pro. |
| Features | CIt does the remote-control job, not screen-sharing for support. Network use is local only by default, and the FAQ says controlling another phone and Chrome OS are not supported. | CMirroring, control, wireless mode, sharing and file drag and drop. It is a smaller job than full remote access, and the page lists no standalone phone-to-phone mode. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record. You install a server program on the computer and pair it before the phone does anything. | CNo store rating on record, and a phone has to be connected and set up before it shows on screen. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWindows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android, so phone and computer. Each phone platform's Full is bought separately. | CDesktop apps for Windows, Mac and Linux plus a browser app. It shows a phone, but you cannot reach a computer from a phone with it. |
| Best for | a phone as a couch remote for your PC | showing a phone screen on a desktop |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Unified Remote and Vysor. How we grade
Where they differ
- Unified Remote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Vysor also covers screenshots.
At a glance
| Unified Remote | Vysor | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $4.99 one-time, per platform | $2.50 per month, or $10 per year, or $40 lifetime |
| Free plan | Free app with 18 essential remotes: mouse, keyboard, media, Wake on LAN and power control, with password protection and encryption. | Free: mirror and control an iOS or Android device and take screenshots; higher quality, fullscreen, wireless and sharing need Pro. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
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| Made by | Unified Intents AB | Vysor, Inc. |
| Price read from | unifiedremote.com | vysor.io |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Unified Remote
- By default it works only on the local network; using it over mobile data means configuring your router.
- The Full version is bought separately for each platform, so Android and iOS cost $4.99 each.
- The FAQ says controlling another Android or iOS device from the phone is not supported, and Chrome OS is not supported.
- A server program must be installed on the computer; the phone app cannot control a computer on its own.
Vysor
- High-quality mirroring, fullscreen mode, wireless use and Vysor Share are all Pro-only.
- The page lists desktop apps for Windows, Mac and Linux and a browser app; it does not list a standalone phone-to-phone mode.
- Purchases are made inside the app, per the pricing page; enterprise licensing is available on request.
- Google Play shows in-app purchases ranging from $0.99 to $359.99 per item for the Android app.
Key features
Unified Remote
- Mouse and keyboard
- The phone works as a single or multi-touch mouse and a keyboard, including third-party keyboards and modifier keys such as Ctrl and Alt.
- Per-program remotes
- The vendor lists 100+ remotes for media players, presentations and other desktop programs; 18 are free and 40+ more unlock with the Full version.
- Screen Viewer
- Part of the Full version: shows the computer screen on the phone. The vendor lists it as working with Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.
- Wake on LAN and power
- A Power remote can turn off, lock or wake a computer using Wake on LAN.
- Custom remotes
- The Full version lets you create and use custom remotes, and the vendor has a developers page for writing them.
- Password protection and encryption
- Both are in the free app. The FAQ advises turning them on if you open the server to the internet to use it over mobile data.
Vysor
- Phone on the desktop
- Use apps and games on an iOS or Android phone from a computer, with the mouse for point, click and scroll and the keyboard for typing.
- Vysor Share
- Share a device with screen and ADB access to remote people by sending a link. This is a Pro feature.
- Go wireless
- Pro removes the need for a USB cable by connecting wirelessly, as listed on the pricing table.
- Developer use
- Aimed partly at Android developers who want to work on a physical device instead of an emulator, with ADB access through Vysor Share.
- Drag and drop files
- Pro lets you drag files from the computer onto the mirrored device; screenshots of the device are available on the free tier.
Plans
Unified Remote
Free$0
18 essential remotes, mouse and keyboard input, Wake on LAN and power control, password protection and encryption.
Full$4.99
one-time, per platform (iOS and Android bought separately)
40+ extra remotes, custom remotes, Screen Viewer, and widgets, voice, NFC and Siri Shortcuts.
Vysor
Free$0
Mirror and control iOS or Android, plus screenshots.
Vysor Pro (monthly)$2.50
per month
Adds high-quality mirroring, fullscreen, wireless, Vysor Share, file drag and drop and future features.
Vysor Pro (yearly)$10
per year
Same Pro features, billed once a year.
Vysor Pro (lifetime)$40
one-time
Same Pro features for a single payment; the page says it includes access to all future features.
Ways to pay less
Unified Remote
No public discounts listed.
Vysor
- Lifetime license
Lifetime license for $40
The pricing table lists a one-time lifetime option at $40 beside the $2.50 monthly and $10 yearly Pro prices.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Unified Remote or Vysor?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Unified Remote starts at $4.99 one-time, per platform, and Vysor starts at $2.50 per month, or $10 per year, or $40 lifetime.
Which has a free plan, Unified Remote or Vysor?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Unified Remote and Vysor have a free plan.
Which platforms do Unified Remote and Vysor run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Unified Remote lists iOS and Android apps and only Vysor lists a web app. Both list macOS, Windows and Linux apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.