AirDroid Remote Support vs HopToDesk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirDroid Remote Support
Provide remote assistance and manage devices efficiently. Features include real-time screen sharing, voice calls, file transfer, and AR camera support. Ideal for businesses and individuals needing quick tech help.
- Remote Control
- Real-time Screen Sharing
- Live Chat & Voice Call
- File Transfer
- AR Camera & 3D Markers
- Device Management
- Secure Access
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AirDroid Remote Support is an efficient solution for remote support and lightweight management. You can provide remote assistance in an intuitive way with real-time screen sharing, voice call, text message, tutorial gesture, AR camera, etc. In addition, an intelligent remote monitoring and management solution is provided. Key Features: Remote Control: Directly control the remote device during the help session. Real-time Screen Sharing: Share screen with your partner to see the issue together. Pause anytime to protect privacy and data security. Live Chat: Discuss complex problem with voice call, can also sent voice and text messages. File Transfer: Able to send any required files through the chat window to give fast support. AR Camera & 3D Markers: Allows you to see through the remote device camera and place 3D markers onto real-world objects. Permission & Device Management: Assign roles and permissions for support team members, monitor the status of devices on a list, and manage device groups. Security & Privacy: Secure remote access with 256-bit AES and dynamic 9-digit codes. Disable or enforce functions to enhance security. Quick Guide: Business User: 1. Visit the official website (https://www.airdroid.com/remote-support-software/) and apply for a free trial. 2. Install AirDroid Business on the the supporter's Windows, macOS or mobile device where you wish to provide remote support. 3. Install AirDroid Remote Support on the supportee's iOS or Windows devices. 4. Initiate a support session with a 9-digit code or from the Device List. Personal user: 1. Install AirMirror on the supporter's mobile device. 2. Install AirDroid Remote Support on the supportee's mobile device. 3. Get the 9-digit code showing in AirDroid Remote Support app. 4. Enter the 9-digital code in AirMirror and start your help session.
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: HopToDesk at 4.7 against AirDroid Remote Support's 2.9. HopToDesk also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 15%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). AirDroid Remote Support's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 6). 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.
HopToDesk holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirDroid Remote Support has 36 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of AirDroid Remote Support's written reviews are positive against 50% of HopToDesk's.
AirDroid Remote Support ships an update every 4 months, HopToDesk every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirDroid Remote Support | HopToDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (36 ratings) | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SAND STUDIO CORPORATION LIMITED | HopToDesk |
Customer experience
AirDroid Remote Support
HopToDesk
In-app purchases
AirDroid Remote Support
No in-app purchases
HopToDesk
No in-app purchases
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