Comparison

RustDesk Remote Desktop vs UniDrop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Open-source remote desktop
  • Remote access and control
  • TeamViewer alternative
  • Control other devices
Features
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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.

About

UniDrop

Features
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UniDrop: The universal bridge for your devices. Tired of emailing photos to yourself or looking for cables? UniDrop closes the gap between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac and your other computers and phones, making file transfer instant, secure, and truly universal. KEY FEATURES: Nearby Share - Direct Transfer Connect your devices on the same network and transfer photos, 4K videos, and documents. Cross-Platform Power: Seamlessly send files from your iPhone to your other phones and computers with a single tap. Blazing Fast P2P: Uses your local Wi-Fi for transfers that don't use mobile data. Unlimited Local Sharing: Transfer files of any size directly between devices without compression. Clipboard Sync - Copy There, Paste Here The magic feature you’ve been waiting for. Pair your iPhone with your computer. Copy text on your computer and instantly paste it on your iPhone (and vice versa). Perfect for sharing links, codes, and notes in real-time. Web Share - Temporary Cloud Links Need to send files to someone who doesn't have the app? Select up to 300MB of files and generate a secure link. Files are stored temporarily for 24 hours and then automatically deleted for your privacy. The recipient can download everything from any browser. Privacy First No Registration: No accounts, no sign-ups. End-to-End Encryption: Your P2P transfers happen directly between devices. Secure: Your data stays yours. We don't analyze your content. Download UniDrop today and experience true sharing freedom.

Screenshots

RustDesk Remote Desktop4 screens
UniDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RustDesk Remote Desktop at 13.0 against UniDrop's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RustDesk Remote Desktop versus UniDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRustDesk Remote DesktopUniDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (78 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPurslane LimitedDAVIDE PADOAN

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

UniDrop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RustDesk Remote Desktop

No in-app purchases

None

UniDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RustDesk Remote Desktop free?
RustDesk Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UniDrop free?
UniDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RustDesk Remote Desktop or UniDrop have ads?
Neither RustDesk Remote Desktop nor UniDrop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RustDesk Remote Desktop or UniDrop?
RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, and UniDrop every 2 months. Most recently, RustDesk Remote Desktop was updated on October 24, 2026 and UniDrop on October 24, 2026.

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