Comparison

Remote Desktop Manager vs Remote Pane

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

Remote Pane

Access and control your Windows PC, server, or workstation remotely from your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a fast, private RDP client with direct connections, encrypted credentials, and no account creation required.

Highlights
  • Direct RDP connections
  • Live desktop streaming
  • Touch controls for pointer and click
  • Encrypted saved connections
  • One-tap reconnect
  • Secure by default (NLA, TLS)
  • No account or ads
Features
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RemotePane is a fast, private remote desktop client for iPhone. Control your Windows PC over RDP, or your Mac, Linux desktop, or Raspberry Pi over VNC, as if you were sitting in front of it. RemotePane connects straight from your phone to your computer. There's no relay server in the middle, no account to create, and no tracking. FEATURES • RDP for Windows PCs and servers, plus any compatible RDP server (including xrdp on Linux) • VNC for Macs (built-in Screen Sharing), Linux desktops, and Raspberry Pi • Mac account login or VNC password, whichever your server uses • Copy and paste text between your phone and your PC (RDP) • Tap to click, long-press to right-click, drag to move, two-finger scroll, pinch to zoom • Keyboard bar with Ctrl, Esc, Tab, and arrow keys for shortcuts and terminals • Save connections with an optional label, so they're one tap away next time • Passwords stored in your keychain and synced only through your own iCloud Keychain • RDP certificate verification, so you're warned if a host's identity changes • No account, no sign-up, no analytics, no ads PRIVACY FIRST RemotePane doesn't collect analytics or usage data, and it has no servers of its own. Your connections stay on your phone, and your passwords are protected by Apple's keychain. Your session goes directly from your phone to your computer. HOW TO CONNECT Windows (RDP): enable Remote Desktop in Settings (Windows Pro or higher). Mac (VNC): turn on Screen Sharing in System Settings > General > Sharing. Linux / Raspberry Pi: run a VNC server, or xrdp for RDP. Then: 1. Make sure your phone can reach the computer: same Wi-Fi, a VPN, or a tool like Tailscale. 2. In RemotePane, choose RDP or VNC, then enter the host, username, and password. 3. Tap Connect. Save the connection for instant access next time. A NOTE ON VNC Standard VNC doesn't encrypt your session the way RDP does. For connections outside your home network, use a VPN or Tailscale. RemotePane also asks before sending your Mac login to a VNC server for the first time. GREAT FOR • Checking on a home or office computer while you're away • Quick admin tasks on servers, workstations, and home labs • Reaching a desktop app from your phone • Anyone who wants a clean, no-nonsense remote desktop client RemotePane is a neutral tool for accessing computers you're authorized to use. You're responsible for making sure you have permission to connect to any system you use it with. Questions or feedback? Reach us at contact@remotepane.com.

Screenshots

Remote Desktop Manager4 screens
Remote Pane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Pane at 5.0 against Remote Desktop Manager's 3.8. Remote Desktop Manager's advantage is ratings volume (101 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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

Remote Pane 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Desktop Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote Pane every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote Desktop Manager versus Remote Pane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Desktop ManagerRemote Pane
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (101 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings101 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size260 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDevolutions Inc.Shibby Ventures LLC

Customer experience

Remote Desktop Manager

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

Remote Pane

All ratings1 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

Remote Pane

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Remote Desktop Manager

No in-app purchases

None

Remote Pane

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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