# Unity Remote 5

> Unity Remote 5 on your Android device to test your game live in the Unity Editor

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.unity3d.mobileremote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.unity3d.mobileremote)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.unity3d.mobileremote`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Unity Technologies ApS
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,190,544
- **Rating:** 2.89 / 5 (6,716 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-10
- **First published:** 2020-08-25
- **Publisher country:** DK
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unity3d.mobileremote)
- **Website:** [http://unity3d.com](http://unity3d.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://unity3d.com/legal/privacy-policy](https://unity3d.com/legal/privacy-policy)

## Description

Unity Remote 5 enables developers to test their Unity games live on Android devices straight from the Unity Editor (version 5.4 or later). By using your Android device as a remote control, it streams touch inputs, accelerometer, gyroscope, webcam, and screen orientation events back to the editor. This feature allows rapid iteration and testing without the need to compile and deploy the project to the device after every change. It is a powerful tool to speed up development workflows and ensure accurate device interaction. For more detailed information, visit the official [Unity Manual](https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/UnityRemote5.html).

## Rankings

- #33,198 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`

## Review summary

User feedback is mixed. Pros: Many reviewers find Unity Remote 5 easy to use and beginner-friendly, with a clean interface. It’s valued for letting developers quickly preview and test Unity-based Android games, speeding iteration. The tool is seen as generally helpful for Unity development workflows. Cons: A core issue is reliability—users report the app won't open or cannot access its contents. Device compatibility is another big problem, with complaints that it isn’t usable on mobile devices and on Chromebooks. It’s also described as outdated or not officially supported anymore. Some users also mention intrusive ads and related frustration.

### Pros

- Easy to use / beginner-friendly
- Helps quickly preview/test Unity games
- Valued tool for Unity-based development workflow

### Cons

- App often unusable or won't open / cannot access
- Limited device compatibility (not usable on mobile, Chromebook; PC required)
- Not officially supported / outdated / not maintained
- Ads / monetization concerns are intrusive

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.unity3d.mobileremote)