MSP360 Connect vs HopToDesk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MSP360 Connect
This application enables secure remote access to computers and participation in meetings over the internet. It provides a free and straightforward solution for remote support and collaboration.
- Secure remote computer connection
- Remote support capabilities
- Meeting participation
- Free to use
- Cross-device compatibility
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MSP360 Connect for iOS allows you quickly and securely connect to and provide support over the internet for remote computers or take part in the meetings. MSP360 Connect is available absolutely free of charge.
HopToDesk
Access and control your computer remotely from your iPhone or iPad. This secure app allows you to manage files, run applications, and provide technical support with end-to-end encryption. It's ideal for remote work and system management.
- Screen Share
- Remote Control
- Wake-On-LAN
- 2FA Security
- Low Latency
- End-to-end encryption
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Introducing HopToDesk, your free and secure remote control app for seamless access to your computer from anywhere in the world. Stay connected to your files and applications or provide remote assistance with reliable end-to-end encryption, all from the comfort of your iPhone or iPad device. A perfect tool for working from home, IT support, and managing remote systems for any purpose. HopToDesk is free for personal and business use. Quick Start 1. Install and launch HopToDesk on both systems you wish to connect. 2. Enter the ID of the remote desktop that you wish to connect to. 3. Allow the connection or enter the password to start the remote session. Highlights include: + Screen Share + Remote Control + Wake-On-LAN + 2FA Security + Low Latency
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MSP360 Connect at 4.5 against HopToDesk's 4.3. MSP360 Connect also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 8). HopToDesk's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 40%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MSP360 Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of MSP360 Connect's written reviews are positive against 50% of HopToDesk's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MSP360 Connect ships an update every 3 months, HopToDesk every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MSP360 Connect | HopToDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (28 ratings) — better | 4.3 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trichilia Consultants Limited | HopToDesk |
Customer experience
MSP360 Connect
HopToDesk
In-app purchases
MSP360 Connect
No in-app purchases
HopToDesk
No in-app purchases
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