The AweSun Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about AweSun in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
AweSun
The Insider’s Guide
Remote desktop control for work, support and gaming, by AweRay
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among remote desktop apps, read from AweSun’s own pages.
Made by AweRay · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from AweSun’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on AweSun’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 49 of the 85 other remote desktop apps we grade
AweSun is a remote desktop program from AweRay for reaching a computer from Windows, macOS, Android or iOS. It offers unattended access, file transfer, remote printing and a separate Game plan with game keyboard controls. A free download is offered, and the paid Pro and Game plans are priced per device per year.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about AweSun, taken from its own pages and our grades.
The pricing page never says what the free plan limits, and the English pages are marked as AI-translated.
- 1
Best for cross-system remote control, with a gaming plan
AweSun controls computers and phones from each other, with a free plan and paid Pro and Game plans.
- 2
Paid plans start at $2.78 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $33.35 per device / year.
- 3
There is a free plan
A free plan with a free download is offered; the pricing page does not spell out its limits.
- 4
It runs on 4 platforms
Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
- 5
Cross-system remote control
Connects between Windows, macOS, Android and iOS devices, with clipboard sync, text chat and a whiteboard.
- 6
Unattended access
Reaches an office computer without anyone present, and the site lists wake-on-LAN remote power-on.
- 7
File transfer and drag-and-drop
Moves files between devices by transfer or dragging, and can print remotely.
- 8
A 2.6 GPA, above 49 of 85
That is against the other remote desktop apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace AweSun you would be making a fast, secure link to another computer through any network. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
AweSun at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $33.35 per device / year
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
- Made by
- AweRay
- Category
- Remote Desktop
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for cross-system remote control, with a gaming plan
AweSun controls computers and phones from each other, with a free plan and paid Pro and Game plans. The pricing page never says what the free plan limits, and the English pages are marked as AI-translated.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Pro is $33.35 per device a year, about $2.78 a month, at the cheaper-quarter start. Game is $50 a year. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A free plan and download are offered, but the pricing page doesn't spell out its limits, so the caps are unconfirmed. |
| Features | C | Unattended access, file transfer, blank screen, remote command line and game controls are listed. The only volume pricing shown is a discount for two or more devices. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record. You install it and connect with accounts, with little else to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, macOS, Android and iPhone are listed. No Linux or web version and no integrations are listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who AweSun is for
- Fits if you want to control a PC from a phone and pay per device
- Works for people who stream games from a remote PC and want the Game plan
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you need Linux or a browser version, as neither is listed
- Watch out: the free plan's limits aren't on the pricing page
- Tight if you manage many devices, as Pro and Game are priced per device per year
- Watch out: the English pages are marked as AI-translated from the original, so details may not match
Good to know
Good for
- Individuals reaching a home or office PC from a phone
- Small teams that want per-device yearly pricing
- Remote play of PC games from another device
Worth knowing
- The pricing page does not say what the free plan limits, so its caps are unconfirmed.
- Pro and Game are priced per device per year, and the discount for 2 or more devices is the only volume pricing shown.
- The site's English pages are marked as AI-translated from the original.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$2.78
A month to start, paid by the year. There is a free plan too
AweSun has a free plan. Paid plans start at $33.35 per device / year.
A free plan and download are offered, but the pricing page doesn't spell out its limits, so the caps are unconfirmed.
Free
$0
Free download; the pricing page's feature table does not state what is capped.
Pro
$33.35
per device / year
Adds Android device support and remote CMD; $26.68 each for 2 devices and $20.01 each for 3 or more.
Game
$50
per device / year
Pro features plus game keyboard, long press and view switching; $40 each for 2 devices, $30 each for 3 or more.
The free plan
A free plan with a free download is offered; the pricing page does not spell out its limits.
Read from sun.aweray.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Other savings
20% to 40% off for several devices
Buying for 2 devices takes 20% off each, and 3 or more devices takes 40% off each, on both the Pro and Game plans.
Stated on sun.aweray.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
4
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
Remote desktop control for work, support and gaming, by AweRay. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: file sharing, remote desktop.
Unattended access, file transfer, blank screen, remote command line and game controls are listed.
- Cross-system remote control
- Connects between Windows, macOS, Android and iOS devices, with clipboard sync, text chat and a whiteboard.
- Unattended access
- Reaches an office computer without anyone present, and the site lists wake-on-LAN remote power-on.
- File transfer and drag-and-drop
- Moves files between devices by transfer or dragging, and can print remotely.
- Blank screen
- Blanks the remote screen during a session so others at that computer cannot see the work.
- Game controls
- The Game plan adds game keyboard mapping, long press and view switching for playing remotely.
- Remote CMD
- The Pro and Game plans include remote command-line access on supported devices.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
AweSun is made by AweRay.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
49/85
Other remote desktop apps it is graded above
AweSun's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 49 of the 85 other remote desktop apps we grade, and level with 19.
It stands best on ease of use (B, above 59 of 85) and worst on features (C, above 1).
Its paid plans start at $2.78 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $8.33 for the category: 10 of the 44 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. 2 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 86 remote desktop apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. AweSun’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 54 of 85
- CFree plan and trialAbove 19 of 85
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 85
- BEase of useAbove 59 of 85
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 28 of 85
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 59 remote desktop apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. AweSun is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace AweSun you would be making a fast, secure link to another computer through any network. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $33.35 a year.
What you could not
- A fast, secure link to another computer through any network.
- Storing and serving files for other people.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. AweSun’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
AnyDesk, ToDesk, RustDesk, TeamViewer and Splashtop
The 5 tools AweSun is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
AnyDesk
Free plan
Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business.
- Only AnyDesk lists a Linux app.
- AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- AweSun also covers file sharing.
- 2.6GPA
ToDesk
Free plan
Remote desktop control with a free personal tier.
- Only ToDesk lists a web app.
- Only ToDesk lists a Linux app.
- ToDesk also covers screenshots.
- 3.0GPA
RustDesk
Free plan · from $11.88/mo
Open-source remote desktop you can run on your own server.
- Only RustDesk lists a web app.
- Only RustDesk lists a Linux app.
- RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 2.6GPA
TeamViewer
Free plan · from $619.99/yr
Remote access and IT support, free for personal use only.
- Only TeamViewer lists a web app.
- Only TeamViewer lists a Linux app.
- TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 2.8GPA
Splashtop
Free plan · from $23.99/yr
Remote access to your own computers, plus separate IT support plans.
- Only Splashtop lists a Linux app.
- Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- AweSun also covers file sharing.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is AweSun free?
AweSun has a free plan. A free plan with a free download is offered; the pricing page does not spell out its limits.
How much does AweSun cost?
AweSun lists 3 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does AweSun work on?
AweSun is available on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
Does AweSun offer any discounts?
AweSun publicly lists the following: 20% to 40% off for several devices.
Does AweSun have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. AweSun is listed for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
Is AweSun open source?
AweSun is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes AweSun?
AweSun is made by AweRay.
What are the alternatives to AweSun?
The closest alternatives to AweSun in our directory are AnyDesk, ToDesk, RustDesk, TeamViewer and Splashtop.
How does AweSun compare with other remote desktop apps?
AweSun's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 49 of the 85 other remote desktop apps we grade, and level with 19.
Is AweSun good value for money?
ToolGPA grades AweSun B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $2.78 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $8.33 for the category: 10 of the 44 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of AweSun?
To replace AweSun you would be making a fast, secure link to another computer through any network.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from AweSun’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from AweRay's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by AweRay. Prices change, so check awesun.aweray.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- AweSun, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/awesun
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what AweSun’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. AweSun is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by AweRay. Prices and plans change: check awesun.aweray.com before you buy.