Comparison

Parallels Client vs FormWorx

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

Head to head
About

Parallels Client

Access business applications, virtual desktops, and data securely from your device. This app offers an intuitive, fast, and reliable way to work remotely, supporting various corporate environments and providing features like universal printing and graphic acceleration.

Highlights
  • Secure access to business apps and virtual desktops
  • Work from any device, anywhere
  • Access corporate Windows applications
  • Optimize published applications for native look
  • Universal Printing
  • Graphic acceleration
  • Multi-monitor support
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Parallels Client, when connected to Parallels RAS (Remote Application Server), provides secure access to business applications, virtual desktops, and data from your device. Using virtualized applications and desktops in Parallels Client is intuitive, fast, and reliable. Parallels Remote Application Server and Parallels Client allow you to: • Work on any device from anywhere • Access any corporate Windows applications • Resize and optimize published applications for a native look and feel FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS • Seamless access to Windows applications on your device • Higher level of security when connecting over SSL • Access to Azure Virtual Desktop environments • Ability to work with virtual desktops, terminal servers/RD Session Hosts, and Windows PC hosts • Universal Printing allows you to print from your device to any printer • Graphic acceleration using RemoteFX • Remote applications and desktops extended to multiple monitors • Remote sound, local drive, and two-way clipboard redirection for a truly intergrated experience If you have questions about Parallels Client, please visit our support page. For more information about Parallels RAS, visit www.parallels.com/products/RAS/. Parallels Remote Application Server is an industry-leading solution for virtual applications and desktop delivery.

About

FormWorx

Create and deploy custom mobile forms for offline data collection and workflow management. This secure system allows for easy information gathering on smartphones and tablets, with an intuitive online dashboard for task assignment and reporting.

Highlights
  • Customizable mobile forms
  • Offline data collection
  • Workflow system
  • Intuitive online dashboard
  • Drag-and-drop form design
  • Real-time task dispatch
  • Integration with hundreds of systems
Features
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FormWorx, the Enterprise version of our award-winning app, is a customizable mobile forms, offline data collection, and workflow system that is reliable and secure. Mobile data collection, workflow, notification and reporting have never been easier. What you get: --a mobile app to easily collect information directly on your smartphone or tablet, whether you are online or offline --an intuitive online dashboard for mobile assignments with drag n’ drop form design tools and display interface --the ability to integrate with hundreds of systems out of the box +BUILD YOUR OWN FORMS, USE ONE OF OUR PRE-BUILT TEMPLATES OR HIRE US TO BUILD YOUR FORMS +COLLECT INFORMATION ON-THE-GO +WORKS OFFLINE +EFFORTLESS DISPATCH Using our advanced dispatch and workflow, you can assign and dispatch tasks in real-time to your mobile staff. Get instant notifications in the office from those “on-the-go” via email using our really simple template system that takes advantage of your knowledge of Word and Excel. +INTEGRATE EVERYWHERE --integrate with your database systems --Integrates with hundreds of industry and cloud systems --Hot Sync system synchronizes to/from your databases --formats include CSV, Excel, JSON, PDF, REST, Text, Word, XML

Screenshots

Parallels Client4 screens
FormWorx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Parallels Client at 2.5 against FormWorx's 1.8. Parallels Client also leads on review sentiment (21% vs 0%) and ratings volume (57 vs 5). FormWorx's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

Parallels Client holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parallels Client has 57 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Parallels Client's written reviews are positive against 0% of FormWorx's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parallels Client ships an update every 3 months, FormWorx every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Parallels Client versus FormWorx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParallels ClientFormWorx
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (57 ratings) — better1.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParallels International GmbHForms On Fire, Inc.

Customer experience

Parallels Client

All ratings56 ratings
Positive33.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative68.4%

FormWorx

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Parallels Client

No in-app purchases

None

FormWorx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Parallels Client free?
Parallels Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FormWorx free?
FormWorx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Parallels Client or FormWorx?
Parallels Client is rated higher. Parallels Client averages 2.5 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while FormWorx averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Parallels Client or FormWorx have ads?
Parallels Client shows ads; FormWorx does not.
Which is updated more often, Parallels Client or FormWorx?
Parallels Client ships an update every 3 months, and FormWorx every 4 months. Most recently, Parallels Client was updated on September 21, 2026 and FormWorx on September 17, 2026.

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