SIMCAM AI vs RustDesk Remote Desktop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SIMCAM AI
This advanced security camera uses AI to monitor properties 24/7, providing intelligent insights and reducing false alerts. It offers features like human detection, facial recognition, and object tracking, with local storage for enhanced privacy.
- Human visitor detection
- Facial recognition
- Object tracking
- 24/7 HD recording
- Instant push notifications
- Local storage and analytics
- Open SDK for DIY AI
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SimCam is the next-gen security camera with inbuilt AI powers. It is an all-in-one vision-based sensor that helps you monitor your properties 24/7 with more insights, but less false alerts. Powered by Intel Movidius VPU and on-device AI technology, SimCam can be customized for multiple purposes while keeps your personal data secured inside the camera. Key features: Detects a real human visitor in a specific area instead of motions of things. Recognize faces of family or friends which have been registered in the APP. Track any object you’ve pre-selected on the APP’s view. 24/7 full HD continuous recording, event-based recording, on-demand recording and snapshot. Instant push notification of relevant events with a 5MP snapshot and a 30-sec video clip. All the event clips are categorized separately for quick search. Lightning detection and recognition powered by inside Intel Movidius VPU. Local storage and local analytics, what happens in the camera stays in the camera. The Magic program provides users with open SDK to DIY AI features and integrate with other devices or services for unique needs.
RustDesk Remote Desktop
This open-source application provides remote desktop access and control. It functions as an alternative to commercial remote access software, allowing users to manage their computers from a distance. Note that it only supports controlling other devices, not screen sharing or being controlled itself.
- Open-source remote desktop
- Remote access and control
- TeamViewer alternative
- Self-hosting capability
- Cross-platform support
- Low input lag
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An open-source remote desktop application. The open source TeamViewer alternative. Source code: https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk Doc: https://rustdesk.com/docs Please be reminded that this app only has the ability to control, and it does not have the functionality of being controlled or screen sharing. WARNING: YOU MAY BE BEING SCAMMED! If you are on the phone with someone you DON'T know AND TRUST who has asked you to install RustDesk, do not install and hang up immediately. They are likely a scammer trying to steal your money or other private information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RustDesk Remote Desktop at 3.9 against SIMCAM AI's 2.3. RustDesk Remote Desktop also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 24%) and ratings volume (102 vs 28). SIMCAM AI's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RustDesk Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 102 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of SIMCAM AI's written reviews are positive against 59% of RustDesk Remote Desktop's.
SIMCAM AI ships an update every 2 weeks, RustDesk Remote Desktop every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SIMCAM AI | RustDesk Remote Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (28 ratings) | 3.9 (102 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | 58.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 102 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simshine Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd. | Purslane Limited |
Customer experience
SIMCAM AI
RustDesk Remote Desktop
Bugs and requests
SIMCAM AI
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
RustDesk Remote Desktop
Reported bugs
38 issues- Recent update broke iPad mouse alignment
- No image displayed from PC (black screen)
- Remember Password function doesn't work
- Black screen when remoting into Raspberry Pi Linux server (Wayland)
- Keyboard issues when remoting from iPhone to PC
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- Cannot control Mac
- iPad app fails to connect or shows key mismatch error
- App crashes or becomes unresponsive
- Connection issues over mobile data network
- Session closes after a short period
- Key presses duplicated or not registered with external keyboard
- Settings/Preferences not preserved
- iOS language icon covers toolbar collapse icon
- Previous direct IP sessions not saved
- Enter key does not work in address bar
- Copy/Paste broken
- Latest update deleted saved connections
- App not responding after update
- Connection Error, Operation not permitted (error 1) on iOS
- Mouse overflows monitor content, preventing clicks on edges
- Double-clicking behavior in touch mouse/pad options
- App launches but window vanishes on old iPads
- Crash on app startup (v1.2.7, iOS 12.2)
- Cannot paste remote ID by holding text input
- iOS client attempting to control Android results in frozen interface
- Cannot control Windows PC typing from iPhone
- Version 1.2.7 has issues on iPad (cannot launch)
- Address book empty on Pro version
- Arrow keys do not function like a desktop keyboard
- Phone heats up during use
- Mouse pointer on desktop and iPad not lined up
- Flakey behavior with keyboard and trackpad on iPad
- Scaling displays issues on iPad
- Key mismatch error with iPad app
- Virtual machine control issues (keyboard repeats or fails to register)
- Mobile network connection issues
- Cannot connect over mobile data network
- UI icon not centered
Requested features
13 requests- Add option to view and modify USB drives in file transfer mode
- Improve mouse and keyboard control configurability
- Allow Apple Pencil to function as a mouse
- Support iPhone remote control of each other
- Add option to automatically switch display/monitor to follow remote window focus
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- Sync remote ID list by iCloud
- Improve Wayland support
- Add option to change two-finger gesture behavior (scroll vs. move canvas)
- Center remote screen when zooming
- Remap controls for mouse actions
- Integrate arrow keys with device keyboard
- Support iPhone to Android control
- Support Windows remote typing from iPhone
In-app purchases
SIMCAM AI
No in-app purchases
RustDesk Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
Questions
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