RustDesk Remote Desktop vs Voicemeeter Remote Control
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.
Voicemeeter Remote Control
Control your audio mixing software wirelessly from your mobile device. Adjust levels, mute inputs, and manage settings in real-time over your local network.
- Wireless control of Voicemeeter Banana and Potato
- Adjust strip gain levels
- Mute, solo, and mono input toggles
- Real-time, low-latency VBAN communication
- Touch-friendly interface
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Remote Control for Voicemeeter Potato & Banana This is bi-directional meaning any values changed in Voicemeeter, will reflect here on the app instantaneously. Voicemeeter Remote Control gives you complete wireless control over Voicemeeter, the powerful virtual audio mixer for Windows. Whether you use Voicemeeter Banana or Potato, this app connects over your network via the VBAN protocol and puts mixer control in your pocket. Control from Anywhere Adjust strip gains, mute or solo inputs, toggle buttons, and more—all in real-time, from anywhere on your local network. Designed for Audio Power Users Whether you're streaming, podcasting, or managing complex audio routing, Voicemeeter Remote Control gives you the flexibility and precision of hardware control, right from your iPhone or iPad. Features: Compatible with Voicemeeter Banana and Voicemeeter Potato Control strip gain levels with smooth faders Toggle mute, solo, and mono buttons Sleek, touch-friendly interface Low-latency communication via VBAN protocol Requirements: Voicemeeter Potato or Banana running on a Windows PC VBAN enabled on your Voicemeeter setup iPhone or iPad on the same network Not Affiliated with VB-Audio This app is a third-party controller and is not developed by VB-Audio Software.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RustDesk Remote Desktop at Free against Voicemeeter Remote Control's $6.99. RustDesk Remote Desktop also leads on ratings volume (77 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). Voicemeeter Remote Control's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 59%). On 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
RustDesk Remote Desktop is free to download; Voicemeeter Remote Control costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Voicemeeter Remote Control 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 4, 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 Voicemeeter Remote Control's.
RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, Voicemeeter Remote Control every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RustDesk Remote Desktop | Voicemeeter Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (77 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 77 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Purslane Limited | Dylan Cain |
Customer experience
RustDesk Remote Desktop
Voicemeeter Remote Control
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
Voicemeeter Remote Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RustDesk Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
Voicemeeter Remote Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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