RustDesk Remote Desktop vs HopToDesk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RustDesk Remote Desktop
This open-source application allows users to remotely access and control other devices. It functions as an alternative to paid remote desktop software, offering fast connections and low input lag for various personal and business uses.
- Open-source remote desktop
- Fast connection and performance
- Low input lag
- Self-hosting capability
- Easy to set up and use
- Supports gestures
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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.
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 4.3 against RustDesk Remote Desktop's 3.9. HopToDesk also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). RustDesk Remote Desktop's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (102 vs 8). 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.
HopToDesk holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RustDesk Remote Desktop has 102 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of RustDesk Remote Desktop'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.
RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 6 weeks, HopToDesk every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RustDesk Remote Desktop | HopToDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (102 ratings) | 4.3 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 102 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Purslane Limited | HopToDesk |
Customer experience
RustDesk Remote Desktop
HopToDesk
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
HopToDesk
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RustDesk Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
HopToDesk
No in-app purchases
Questions
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