The Unified Remote Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Unified Remote 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.
Unified Remote
The Insider’s Guide
Phone app that works as a remote control for a computer
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among remote desktop apps, read from Unified Remote’s own pages.
Made by Unified Intents AB · 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 Unified Remote’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Unified Remote’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
2.8
GPA, above 69 of the 85 other remote desktop apps we grade
Unified Remote turns an Android or iOS phone into a mouse, keyboard and remote for a computer on the same network, using small per-program remotes for media players, presentations and power control. The app is free with 18 remotes, and a one-time purchase per platform unlocks the rest.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Unified Remote, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You install a server program on the computer and pair it before the phone does anything.
- 1
Best for a phone as a couch remote for your PC
Unified Remote turns your phone into a remote for your computer, with mouse, keyboard, media and power controls.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time, per platform.
- 3
There is a free plan
Free app with 18 essential remotes: mouse, keyboard, media, Wake on LAN and power control, with password protection and encryption.
- 4
It runs on 5 platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
- 5
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.
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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.
- 7
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.
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A 2.8 GPA, above 69 of 85
That is against the other remote desktop apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
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Keep it
To replace Unified Remote 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.
Unified Remote at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $4.99 one-time, per platform
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Unified Intents AB, since 2010
- Category
- Remote Desktop
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for a phone as a couch remote for your PC
Unified Remote turns your phone into a remote for your computer, with mouse, keyboard, media and power controls. The free app has 18 remotes and Full is $4.99 once per platform, but out of the box it works only on your home network.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Full 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. |
| Free plan and trial | B | The 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. |
| Features | C | It 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. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. You install a server program on the computer and pair it before the phone does anything. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android, so phone and computer. Each phone platform's Full is bought separately. |
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 Unified Remote is for
- Fits if you control a media or presentation PC from across the room
- Works for people who would rather pay once than subscribe
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Controlling a media or presentation computer from the couch or the stage
- Home theater PCs that need a simple remote
- People who want to pay once rather than subscribe
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$4.99 one-time
To start. There is a free plan too
Unified Remote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time, per platform.
One person could live on it, though Screen Viewer and custom remotes are Full.
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.
The free plan
Free app with 18 essential remotes: mouse, keyboard, media, Wake on LAN and power control, with password protection and encryption.
Read from unifiedremote.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
5
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android
Phone app that works as a remote control for a computer. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, remote desktop.
It does the remote-control job, not screen-sharing for support.
- 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.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- Spotify
- VLC
- Netflix
- Tasker
- Siri Shortcuts
Unified Remote is made by Unified Intents AB, and has been around since 2010.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
69/85
Other remote desktop apps it is graded above
Unified Remote's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 69 of the 85 other remote desktop apps we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 63 of 85) and worst on features (C, above 1).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 86 remote desktop apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Unified Remote’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 63 of 85
- BFree plan and trialAbove 48 of 85
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 85
- CEase of useAbove 10 of 85
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 28 of 85
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 Unified Remote 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 is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 69 of the 85 other remote desktop apps we grade. It costs $4.99, paid once.
What you could not
- A fast, secure link to another computer through any network.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- It plugs into other products, Spotify, VLC and Netflix among them.
What this rests on. Unified Remote’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
Remote Mouse, Chrome Remote Desktop, Jump Desktop, Splashtop and TeamViewer
The 5 tools Unified Remote is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Remote Mouse
Free plan · from $1.49/mo
Use a phone as a wireless mouse, keyboard and trackpad.
- Unified Remote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Remote Mouse also covers dictation.
- 3.2GPA
Chrome Remote Desktop
Free
Google's free remote access to your own computers from a browser.
- Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a web app.
- Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a browser extension.
- Unified Remote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 3.2GPA
Jump Desktop
Free plan · from $14.99 one-time
Remote desktop with one-time app licences and a per-user team plan.
- Only Jump Desktop lists a web app.
- 2.8GPA
Splashtop
Free plan · from $23.99/yr
Remote access to your own computers, plus separate IT support plans.
- Unified Remote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Splashtop is 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.
- Unified Remote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
9
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 Unified Remote free?
Unified Remote has a free plan. Free app with 18 essential remotes: mouse, keyboard, media, Wake on LAN and power control, with password protection and encryption.
How much does Unified Remote cost?
Unified Remote lists 2 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Unified Remote work on?
Unified Remote is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
Is Unified Remote open source?
Unified Remote is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Unified Remote integrate with?
Unified Remote's listing names Spotify, VLC, Netflix, Tasker and Siri Shortcuts.
Who makes Unified Remote?
Unified Remote is made by Unified Intents AB. It dates from 2010.
What are the alternatives to Unified Remote?
The closest alternatives to Unified Remote in our directory are Remote Mouse, Chrome Remote Desktop, Jump Desktop, Splashtop and TeamViewer.
How does Unified Remote compare with other remote desktop apps?
Unified Remote's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 69 of the 85 other remote desktop apps we grade, and level with 5.
Could I make my own version of Unified Remote?
To replace Unified Remote 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 Unified Remote’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 Unified Remote'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 Unified Intents AB. Prices change, so check unifiedremote.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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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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What else is on toolgpa.com
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- 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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