RustDesk Remote Desktop vs Retro Achievements
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. It functions as an alternative to commercial remote access software, allowing users to manage their computers from a distance. Note that it only supports controlling other devices, not screen sharing or being controlled itself.
- Open-source remote desktop
- Remote access and control
- TeamViewer alternative
- Self-hosting capability
- Cross-platform support
- Low input lag
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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.
Retro Achievements
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Application for managing achievements from retroachievements.org, which includes features such as: Custom Achievement Management Special Achievement Tracking Missable Achievement Detection Achievement and Progress Visualization Customizable View Achievement of the Week Achievement of the Month Achievement Trading Event History Player Following Statistics Comparison - Versus Mode Recent Activity Comment Reading Console Search New Releases Leaderboards Favorites Management Hash Information Patch Downloads FAQ System Optimized Interface Sharing System Detailed View Available in 46 different languages LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://akissame.com.co/retroachievements#privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ SUBSCRIPTION TERMS - 3-day free trial for new users - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal - Payment charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in Account Settings - Any unused portion of free trial forfeited when purchasing subscription Cancel anytime through your device Settings > Subscriptions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RustDesk Remote Desktop at none against Retro Achievements's 3. Retro Achievements's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Retro Achievements sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RustDesk Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.
RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 6 weeks, Retro Achievements every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RustDesk Remote Desktop | Retro Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (102 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 102 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Purslane Limited | Johan Steven Oliveros Rodriguez |
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
Retro Achievements
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RustDesk Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
Retro Achievements
- Ad-Free Monthly$0.991 Month
- Ad-Free 6 Months$5.496 Months
- Ad-Free Annual$9.991 Year
Questions
Is RustDesk Remote Desktop free?
Is Retro Achievements free?
Do RustDesk Remote Desktop or Retro Achievements have ads?
Which is updated more often, RustDesk Remote Desktop or Retro Achievements?
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