# Parallels Client (legacy) > Secure remote access to business applications and virtual desktops. (iPhone/iPad app by Parallels International GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallels-client-legacy/id401103105 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Parallels International GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/295531453) - Category: Business, Productivity - Price: Free - Rating: 3.30/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 11 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish - Released: 2010-12-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallels-client-legacy/id401103105/reviews.md ## What is Parallels Client (legacy)? This version of the app should be used with Parallels Remote Application Server v15.0 and older. Download the "Parallels Client" app for use with Parallels Remote Application Server v15.5 or newer. --- Parallels Client, when connected to Parallels Remote Application Server, provides secure access to business applications, virtual desktops, and data from your device. Using virtualized applications and desktops on Parallels Client is intuitive, fast, and reliable. Parallels Remote Application Server and Parallels Client allow you to: • Work on any device from everywhere • Access any Windows corporate application • Resize and optimize published applications for a native look and feel FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS • Seamless access to Windows applications on your device • On-screen mouse for easy, intuitive navigation • Higher level of security when you connect over SSL • Works with virtual desktops, terminal server/RD session host, and Windows PC host • Universal printing allows you to print from your device to any printer • Graphic acceleration using RemoteFX If you have questions about Parallels Client, visit our support page. For more information about Parallels Client, visit www.parallels.com/products/client/ Parallels Remote Application Server is an industry-leading solution for virtual application and desktop delivery. ## Key features - Secure access to business apps and data - Work from any device, anywhere - Access Windows corporate applications - On-screen mouse for intuitive navigation - Universal printing support - Graphic acceleration with RemoteFX ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallels-client-legacy/id401103105/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Works Great Even if Legacy *2018-12-24, version 15.0.3883* Still works great and has features that the new non-legacy version doesn't support such as gestures. ### 5/5 — One of the Best Free Apps *2018-08-02, version 15.0.3883* Very reliable RDP. Works much better than their newer client apps. ### 1/5 — Needs updating *2017-12-04, version 15.0.3883* Used this app frequently. It does not work with iOS 11 ### 5/5 — Update not a problem. *2015-12-12, version 14.1.3484* To those having the grey bar issue, go to Settings>General>Keyboard and make sure 'Shortcuts' is turned off. Had this problem in another app and it fixed it for me. Other than that, haven't used it yet, will update when I do. ### 5/5 — update NOT broken, just select "settings > keyboard > use IOS native keyboard" and it works *2015-12-07, version 14.1.3484* Update: the update is not broken, just select "use IOS native Keyboard" in settings and poof the controls come back. Major goof for this not to be default. This app is the fastest-to-connect of any I have tried AND the mouse emulation is the most usable interface I've seen. Many RDP clients seem to work the same, but right-click seems like some sort of insurmountable programming challenge. This apps touch-mouse implementation is highly responsive, deadly accurate, and best of all it's plainly visible--for several remote clients it's easy to lose the cursor, but not this one. Are there any faults? Well their help and documentation are not brilliant, but hey its free. ### 5/5 — This is the best remote desktop app *2015-09-05, version 14.1.3377* This is the best remote desktop app I've ever used. I have been using iphone since it was first marketed, and since then i need such apps to control my remote desktop. I have tried every lite version and this is the best! Thank you! ### 1/5 — Worked great until the latest upgrade *2015-05-08, version 14.0.3245* Panning went horribly wrong. It used to be that the auto-show of the keyboard worked great. Now it just pops up when I click on anything like links and no longer just in text boxes. When I push the screen up (panning), it automatically goes wwwaaayy up...every time. Can't use this app anymore because it's almost impossible to keep the screen where it needs to be. ### 5/5 — 2x RDP *2014-10-19, version 12.0.2187* The only thing wrong with this app is I only use it a few times a year. Even when iOS 8x caused radical malfunctions with most of my tablet's apps, this one came back fast and thus far with no apparent need for fixes. Works great, has highly creative keyboards and functions flawlessly. ### 1/5 — No longer works *2014-10-06, version 12.0.2168* I have had no problems with 2x up until now, I have no idea how to fix it but it no longer fits my screen, I have to scroll, rotate, scroll and rotate over and over again to get any work done I was told by my IT department it is a issue with the app and there is nothing I can do on my end to fix this ? Is this my preferences that are set up incorrectly or is this really the apps issue? Please help. ### 4/5 — Love it -wish there was a login to allow for set up to carry to multiple devices *2014-10-06, version 12.0.2168* I absolutely love this app.. I've used and have pocket cloud and log me ignition.. I still like 2x better than all of the above. The only thing I wish it would do is allow for a one time setup. I am constantly logging into multiple different servers on separate devices .. Ipad, Iphone, droid tablet, Samsung device, etc... I have to set it up on each device separately with all the ip's.. logins.. passwords... add to that the purchase of new devices and it gets cumbersome.. Developers please make a sign in screen option to carry all settings and setup across with the login.. That would make this app absolutely the best app ever!! At least for me :) pretty please.. (And that's coming from an app developer..!!). THANKS IN ADVANCE :D ## Frequently asked questions about Parallels Client (legacy) ### What is Parallels Client (legacy)? Parallels Client (legacy) is a mobile application designed to provide secure access to business applications, virtual desktops, and data. This specific version is intended for use with Parallels Remote Application Server versions 15.0 and older. ### What are the key features of Parallels Client (legacy)? Key features include seamless access to Windows applications, an on-screen mouse for intuitive navigation, enhanced security via SSL connections, compatibility with virtual desktops and terminal servers, universal printing, and graphic acceleration using RemoteFX. ### Is Parallels Client (legacy) free to use? The application itself is free to download and use. However, it requires a connection to a Parallels Remote Application Server, which is a separate product that may have associated licensing costs. ### What devices is Parallels Client (legacy) compatible with? The application allows you to work on any device from everywhere, implying compatibility with a wide range of mobile devices. It is designed to provide access to Windows corporate applications and virtual desktops. ### When should I use Parallels Client (legacy) instead of the main Parallels Client app? You should use Parallels Client (legacy) if you are connecting to an older version of Parallels Remote Application Server, specifically version 15.0 or older. For newer server versions (15.5 and above), you should download the standard 'Parallels Client' app. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 15.0.3883 — 2016-10-27 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. New: Update application icon with text "Legacy". Improved: Device identification with iOS10 on iPads. Fixed: Miscellaneous fixes ### 15.0.3873 — 2016-10-25 New: Update application icon with text "Legacy". Improved: Device identification with iOS10 on iPads. Fixed: Miscellaneous fixes ### 15.0.3817 — 2016-06-22 Improved: Upgraded to OpenSSL 1.0.1t. Fixed: Invalid image when using Remote FX 3D. ### 15.0.3793 — 2016-04-18 Improved: Upgraded OpenSSL to v1.0.1s Improved: Various localised strings. Improved: Disable App Transport Security for the application. Fixed: Issues with Web Portal integration when not using TLS v1.2. Fixed: Drive redirection - Deleting of folders with items in it from Windows Explorer. ### 15.0.3730 — 2016-02-03 New: Support for Client Control policies New: Support for logoff command (for Web Portal) Improved: Windows key combinations for seamless mode Improved: Updated OpenSSL version Fixed: Keyboard issues with iOS9 Fixed: Policy enforcement of the Save Password setting ## Apps similar to Parallels Client (legacy) | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Remote Desktop - RDP Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-desktop-rdp-lite/id288362576) | 2.9 (137) | Free | Business | | [dualmon Remote Access](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dualmon-remote-access/id1495274878) | 4.3 (3) | Free | Business | | [SonicWall Mobile Connect](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonicwall-mobile-connect/id466931806) | 2.1 (140) | Free | Business | | [FormWorx](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formworx/id1429709621) | 1.8 (5) | Free | Business | | [CentralSquare Inspections](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/centralsquare-inspections/id519296437) | — | Free | Business | | [iRemoteDesktop Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iremotedesktop-lite/id394062949) | 2.5 (52) | Free | Business | ## More apps by Parallels International GmbH - [Parallels Access](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallels-access/id655527928) - [Parallels Client](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallels-client/id1129911695) All apps by Parallels International GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/295531453 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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