Comparison

Remote Desktop Manager vs Total Remote Control

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

Total Remote Control

Transform your iPad into a wireless control surface and extended display for your Mac. Ideal for professionals, it offers low-latency screen mirroring and precise multitouch remote control over Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Wireless control surface
  • Second display functionality
  • Low-latency screen mirroring
  • Multitouch gesture control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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Turn your iPad into a powerful wireless control surface and second display for your Mac. Total Remote Control is the ultimate tool for professionals who need to interact with their Mac from anywhere in the room — or beyond. Ideal for live sound engineers, lighting technicians, and advanced users, it lets you: • Mirror your Mac screen with ultra-low latency. • Control your Mac remotely using precise multitouch gestures. • Extend your desktop and use your iPad as a portable second display. Whether you’re mixing a show, triggering cues, editing on the move, or just need more screen space, Total Remote Control adapts to your workflow — no cables, no lag. Works over Wi-Fi. Perfect for stage, studio, or mobile environments. This app is free to download. The macOS server requires a license (free trial available). Download at total-remote-control.com. Compatible with macOS 12.4 or later and iPadOS 16.6 or later.

Screenshots

Remote Desktop Manager4 screens
Total Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Total Remote Control at 5.0 against Remote Desktop Manager's 3.8. Total Remote Control also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%). Remote Desktop Manager's advantage is ratings volume (101 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Total Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Desktop Manager has 101 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Remote Desktop Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of Total Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote Desktop Manager versus Total Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Desktop ManagerTotal Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (101 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings101 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size260 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDevolutions Inc.David Barral

Customer experience

Remote Desktop Manager

All ratings101 ratings
Positive66.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative27.7%
Written reviews217 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral12.4%
Negative30.0%

Total Remote Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

Total Remote Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Remote Desktop Manager

No in-app purchases

None

Total Remote Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Desktop Manager free?
Remote Desktop Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Total Remote Control free?
Total Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Desktop Manager or Total Remote Control?
Total Remote Control is rated higher. Remote Desktop Manager averages 3.8 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Total Remote Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remote Desktop Manager or Total Remote Control have ads?
Neither Remote Desktop Manager nor Total Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Desktop Manager or Total Remote Control?
Remote Desktop Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and Total Remote Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote Desktop Manager was updated on November 2, 2026 and Total Remote Control on November 5, 2026.

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