Comparison

Remote Desktop Manager vs Jamf Return to Service

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote Desktop Manager

Access and manage all your remote connections and passwords from a single application. Centralize your data sources and connect to servers, virtual machines, and workstations with a single tap. Securely store and automatically input credentials for various services.

Highlights
  • Manage remote connections
  • Store and manage passwords
  • Automatic credential input
  • Support for RDP, VNC, SSH, FTP, and more
  • Centralized data sources
  • Access from anywhere
Features
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Remote Desktop Manager for iOS is a free tool that enables access to all your remote connections and passwords. Centralize your connections in workspaces and access your data from anywhere, from in the field with RDM mobile! Remote Connections ================ Remote Desktop Manager for iOS supports Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), VNC, Apple Remote Desktop (ARD), SSH Shell, SSH Tunnel, Proxy Tunnel, Telnet, FTP, TFTP, SFTP, SCP, Active Directory Console, WebDAV, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft RDP Gateway, Azure Blob Storage Explorer, Amazon AWS Dashboard, Amazon S3 Explorer, Website, SSH Port forward, Dell iDRAC, Dropbox Explorer, HP iLO, BeyondTrust Password Safe and BeyondTrust Password Safe Dashboard. Once configured, connections to your remote servers, virtual machines and other workstations can be easily launched using a single tap. Password Management ================= Along with remote connections, Remote Desktop Manager for iOS lets you save and manage your passwords and credentials from your centralized database or your local XML file. Easily input your credentials and automatically sign in everywhere. Credentials ========= RDM supports generic credentials as well as the following integrations: 1Password, Bitwarden, Dashlane, Keeper, LastPass, One Time Password, Passportal, Password Manager Pro, Passwordstate, Pleasant Password Server, RoboForm, Secret Server, Sticky Password, TeamPass, True Key, and Zoho Vault, in addition to our own products, Devolutions Cloud and Devolutions Server. Database ======= Remote Desktop Manager for iOS supports these workspaces: -Devolutions Server -Devolutions Cloud - XML File

About

Jamf Return to Service

This app allows users to wirelessly erase and refresh iOS or iPadOS devices without IT assistance. It leverages Apple's Return to Service feature for a zero-touch re-provisioning workflow, making device refreshes simple for frontline users.

Highlights
  • Wireless touch-free re-provisioning
  • Erase and refresh iOS/iPadOS devices
  • Zero-touch mobile re-provisioning workflow
  • Empowers non-IT users
  • Secure, managed app experience
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Jamf Return to Service app offers an enhanced way to erase and refresh an iOS or iPadOS device in the field... no IT help required. IMPORTANT:  Jamf Return to Service app requires to be managed by Jamf Pro. Please select Support link for more details. Wireless touch-free re-provisioning New in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, Apple has extended the Erase Device command with a game changing new feature called Return to Service. This allows all on device steps typically required for re-enrollment after an wipe to be skipped. This means that a user no longer has to select a Language, Region, and WiFi Network on the iPad or iPhone, and the device is automatically reconfigured after the initial wipe. An app to empower non IT With Apple's new Return to Service capability, a true zero touch mobile re-provisioning workflow is now available. And with the Return to Service app, this new capability is made available in a secure, managed app. The means that frontline users, managers, and field techs can safely refresh a device... no IT help or trip to a charging cart required.

Screenshots

Remote Desktop Manager4 screens
Jamf Return to Service4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jamf Return to Service at 5.0 against Remote Desktop Manager's 3.7. Jamf Return to Service also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Remote Desktop Manager's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jamf Return to Service holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Desktop Manager has 99 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Desktop Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, Jamf Return to Service every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote Desktop Manager versus Jamf Return to Service: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Desktop ManagerJamf Return to Service
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (99 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings99 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDevolutions inc.JAMF Software

Customer experience

Remote Desktop Manager

All ratings98 ratings
Positive65.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews217 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral12.4%
Negative30.0%

Jamf Return to Service

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Remote Desktop Manager

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to add new remote connections
  • Credential vault not syncing properly
  • App crashes after entering master password
  • Remote desktop sessions randomly freezing
  • Keyboard shortcuts not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for external mouse and keyboard
  • Improve remote audio functionality
  • Provide better screen resolution scaling options
  • Enhance compatibility with legacy systems
  • Streamline user interface and workflow

Jamf Return to Service

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Remote Desktop Manager

No in-app purchases

None

Jamf Return to Service

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Desktop Manager free?
Remote Desktop Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jamf Return to Service free?
Jamf Return to Service is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Desktop Manager or Jamf Return to Service?
Jamf Return to Service is rated higher. Remote Desktop Manager averages 3.7 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Jamf Return to Service averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Remote Desktop Manager or Jamf Return to Service have ads?
Neither Remote Desktop Manager nor Jamf Return to Service shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Desktop Manager or Jamf Return to Service?
Remote Desktop Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and Jamf Return to Service every 8 days. Most recently, Remote Desktop Manager was updated on September 19, 2026 and Jamf Return to Service on September 22, 2026.

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