# Plain Text Editor vs RustDesk Remote Desktop

The clearest difference is rating: RustDesk Remote Desktop at 4.2 against Plain Text Editor's 3.0. RustDesk Remote Desktop also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Plain Text Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plain Text Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RustDesk Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.

RustDesk Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RustDesk Remote Desktop has 77 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Plain Text Editor's written reviews are positive against 59% of RustDesk Remote Desktop's.

Plain Text Editor ships an update every 10 days, RustDesk Remote Desktop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plain Text Editor | RustDesk Remote Desktop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-text-editor-plaintext/id1543131659/reviews) | **[4.2 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rustdesk-remote-desktop/id1581225015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **77** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **59.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takao Ichimura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474061593) | [Purslane Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/666983468) |

## What reviewers say

### Plain Text Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-text-editor-plaintext/id1543131659)

This utility app removes text formatting and images from your clipboard, converting content to plain text. It allows for easy editing and batch processing of clipboard contents, with an auto-processing feature available via in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Remove text formatting, Erase images from clipboard, Convert clipboard to plain text, Edit text in editor, Batch processing, Auto batch processing (in-app purchase)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $7.99 | one-time |


### RustDesk Remote Desktop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rustdesk-remote-desktop/id1581225015)

This open-source application provides remote desktop access and control capabilities. It allows users to remotely manage their computers. Please note it only supports controlling other devices, not being controlled or screen sharing.

**Highlights:** Open-source remote desktop, Remote access and control, TeamViewer alternative, Control other devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection and performance
- 🌟 Open source and free
- 💡 Self-hosting capability
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- ⚡️ Low input lag

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Phone heats up
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance on iOS/iPadOS
- 🚫 Lacks mouse acceleration
- 📱 Poor compatibility with older iOS versions
- ⚠️ Some users report data collection (location, identifiers)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plain Text Editor free?

Plain Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RustDesk Remote Desktop free?

RustDesk Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Plain Text Editor or RustDesk Remote Desktop?

RustDesk Remote Desktop is rated higher. Plain Text Editor averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RustDesk Remote Desktop averages 4.2 from 77 ratings.

### Do Plain Text Editor or RustDesk Remote Desktop have ads?

Plain Text Editor shows ads; RustDesk Remote Desktop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Plain Text Editor or RustDesk Remote Desktop?

Plain Text Editor ships an update every 10 days, and RustDesk Remote Desktop every 2 months. Most recently, Plain Text Editor was updated on October 7, 2026 and RustDesk Remote Desktop on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*