RustDesk Remote Desktop vs FileLuSync
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.
FileLuSync
Effortlessly sync, back up, and organize your files across devices. Connect to your cloud storage to ensure important documents, photos, and videos are always up-to-date and accessible. Features include automatic syncing, camera uploads, and one-click sharing.
- Connect to FileLu Account
- File Management
- Auto Sync
- Camera Upload
- File Preview
- One-Click Sharing
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FileLuSync allows users to easily connect and manage their files with their FileLu account. With FileLuSync, you can seamlessly sync, back up, and organize your files across devices, ensuring that your important documents, photos, and videos are always up-to-date and accessible. Key Features: - Connect to FileLu Account: Effortlessly link your FileLu account for cloud storage access. - File Management: Organize, browse, and manage your files directly from the app. - Auto Sync: Automatically sync files and folders between your device and the cloud. - Preview Everything – Photos, videos, music, PDFs, documents and text open right in the app, with thumbnails for quick browsing. - Music and Video – Play your music while you browse, and watch videos in many formats straight from the cloud. - Notes – Write notes and checklists that are saved to your cloud. - Camera Upload: Instantly back up photos and videos as soon as they’re captured. - File Preview and Thumbnail: Easily preview files and view thumbnails for quick access and navigation. - One-Click Sharing: Quickly share your files with just one click, making it easy to collaborate and share with others. With FileLuSync, you can easily manage your files and ensure that your data is always safely backed up to your FileLu cloud storage. Start using FileLuSync today to streamline your file management experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FileLuSync at 5.0 against RustDesk Remote Desktop's 4.2. FileLuSync also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). RustDesk Remote Desktop's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 3). 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.
FileLuSync holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RustDesk Remote Desktop has 77 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of RustDesk Remote Desktop's written reviews are positive against 100% of FileLuSync's.
RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, FileLuSync fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | RustDesk Remote Desktop | FileLuSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (77 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 77 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Purslane Limited | FileLu, LLC |
Customer experience
RustDesk Remote Desktop
FileLuSync
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
FileLuSync
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RustDesk Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
FileLuSync
No in-app purchases
Questions
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