Parallels Client vs VERDE Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
VERDE Client
Access your virtual desktop sessions from anywhere with this client application. It supports external keyboards, making it ideal for mobile users who need to stay productive on the go. Connect to VDI sessions hosted by specific software.
- Connect to VERDE VDI sessions
- Remote access to virtual desktops
- External keyboard support
- Mobile productivity
- Access from anywhere
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Connect to any VDI or Remote Access Session hosted by NComputing's VERDE VDI Software Product (version 8.2.9 or above required). External keyboard is supported. Perfect for mobile users that quickly need to access their virtual desktop to remain productive even when on-the-go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Parallels Client at 2.5 against VERDE Client's 1.0. Parallels Client also leads on ratings volume (57 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). VERDE Client's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Parallels Client holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parallels Client has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Parallels Client ships an update every 3 months, VERDE Client every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parallels Client | VERDE Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (57 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Parallels International GmbH | NComputing Global Inc. |
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Parallels Client
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In-app purchases
Parallels Client
No in-app purchases
VERDE Client
No in-app purchases
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