Comparison

RustDesk Remote Desktop vs 柚子远程控制

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

RustDesk Remote Desktop

Remote access and control

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.279 ratingsView app →

About

RustDesk Remote Desktop

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

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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.

About

柚子远程控制

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柚子远程控制是一款支持设备被远程观看和管理的远程协助软件，实现连接再突破。管理方的设备安装柚子远程控制，可快速协助长辈父母，引导孩子养成好习惯，帮助您解决问题。支持跨系统跨设备间远程。打破限制，轻松实现跨系统连接。通过柚子远程控制，各个系统的设备可以相互连接。手机管理手机，电脑管理手机亦可轻松实现，更多精彩等你来发现... -----主要功能---------- 1、快速协助长辈父母 -即使不在长辈身边，也能轻松教父母长辈使用手机，帮助父母解决问题 2、引导孩子养成好习惯 -远程控制孩子玩手机的时间 -防止沉迷手机游戏，助力孩子有计划的使用设备 3、手机也能控制电脑 -支持跨系统跨设备间远程 -便于稳定支持远程办公，快速响应远程技术支持需求联系我们：如在使用中遇到任何问题，请联系我们

Screenshots

RustDesk Remote Desktop4 screens

柚子远程控制3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RustDesk Remote Desktop at every 2 months against 柚子远程控制's every 44 months. 柚子远程控制's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, 柚子远程控制 every 44 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

RustDesk Remote Desktop versus 柚子远程控制: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	RustDesk Remote Desktop	柚子远程控制
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.2 (79 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	59.4% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	79 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 44 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	69 MB	24 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Purslane Limited	合肥摩仓电子商务有限公司

Bugs and 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

柚子远程控制

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RustDesk Remote Desktop

No in-app purchases

None

柚子远程控制

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RustDesk Remote Desktop free?

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

Is 柚子远程控制 free?

柚子远程控制 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do RustDesk Remote Desktop or 柚子远程控制 have ads?

Neither RustDesk Remote Desktop nor 柚子远程控制 shows ads.

Which is updated more often, RustDesk Remote Desktop or 柚子远程控制?

RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, and 柚子远程控制 every 44 months. Most recently, RustDesk Remote Desktop was updated on October 30, 2026 and 柚子远程控制 on October 27, 2026.