RustDesk Remote Desktop vs OSLink
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 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.
- Open-source remote desktop
- Remote access and control
- TeamViewer alternative
- Control other devices
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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.
OSLink
Access your computer remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Control your PC from anywhere, even work from home. Supports Bluetooth keyboards and mice for a customized experience.
- Cross-device remote access
- Remote desktop control
- Work from home access
- Bluetooth keyboard/mouse support
- Customizable keymaps
- Secure and stable connection
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OSlink is a remote access software that works across systems and devices, allowing remote access to your computer from devices like iPhones and iPads. Main Features [Remote Access] Supports cross-device remote access between iPhones, iPads, and Windows PCs. It is a remote desktop software with no device limitations. Remotely access your work PC from your phone anytime and anywhere. Easily work from home via remote access. [Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse Support] Compatible with Bluetooth controllers and keyboard/mouse on phones/tablets. Allows you to customize your own keymap to suit your preferences. [Play Together] Remotely access your computer—safe and stable! 【Automatic renewal monthly subscription SVIP】 -- Continuous monthly subscription SVIP benefits: unlimited number of remotely controlled devices, unlimited sharing of devices, and unlimited room functions. -- Subscription period: 1 month (VIP), 1 month (SVIP), 1 year (SVIP). -- Subscription price: subject to iAP application information, for example, $0.99 per month for continuous monthly subscription products, -- Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and payment, it will be credited to the iTunes account. -- Cancel renewal: If you need to cancel renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. -- Renewal: Apple iTunes account will deduct the fee within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. -- Privacy Policy: https://www.oslink.io/privacypolicy.html -- User Agreement: https://www.oslink.io/terms-of-service.html -- Automatic Renewal Membership Service Agreement: https://www.oslink.io/pauto-renewable.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RustDesk Remote Desktop at 4.1 against OSLink's 3.2. RustDesk Remote Desktop also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. OSLink sells 7 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, 4.1 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of RustDesk Remote Desktop's written reviews are positive against 48% of OSLink's.
RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, OSLink every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RustDesk Remote Desktop | OSLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (73 ratings) — better | 3.2 (39 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews — better | 48.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 73 — better | 39 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 168 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Purslane Limited | Guangzhou Wujie Jiyuan Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
RustDesk Remote Desktop
OSLink
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
OSLink
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RustDesk Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
OSLink
- 1 month VIP subscription$0.991 Month
- One month VIP subscription$0.991 Month
- 1 month SVIP subscription$9.991 Month
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- 1 year SVIP subscription$94.991 Year
- 1 month vip membership$0.99
- 1 month svip membership$9.99
- 1 year svip membership$94.99
Questions
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