RustDesk Remote Desktop vs Folder Fort
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.
Folder Fort
Securely store and organize your photos, videos, documents, and important files in the cloud. Automatically back up selected media and access your data from any device. Offers affordable storage plans without complex setup.
- Secure cloud storage
- File organization
- Auto-upload for photos/videos
- Access from multiple devices
- Affordable storage plans
- Backup important files
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Folder Fort is simple cloud storage for photos, videos, documents, and important files. Upload files from your phone, organize them in folders, and access them when you need them. Folder Fort also includes Auto Upload, so you can automatically back up selected photos and videos to your cloud storage. Use Folder Fort to: - Back up photos and videos - Upload documents and files - Keep important media in secure cloud storage - Organize files into folders - Access your cloud storage from your account on other devices - Choose free or paid storage plans as you grow Folder Fort is built for people who want affordable cloud storage without a complicated setup. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.folderfort.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RustDesk Remote Desktop at none against Folder Fort's 5. RustDesk Remote Desktop also leads on ratings volume (73 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Folder Fort sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RustDesk Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for RustDesk Remote Desktop against 4.0 for Folder Fort. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RustDesk Remote Desktop has 73 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, Folder Fort monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RustDesk Remote Desktop | Folder Fort |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (73 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 73 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| 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 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Purslane Limited | david buell |
Customer experience
RustDesk Remote Desktop
Folder Fort
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
Folder Fort
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RustDesk Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
Folder Fort
- Folder Fort 150GB Cloud Storage$0.991 Month
- Folder Fort 250GB Cloud Storage$1.491 Month
- Folder Fort 500GB Cloud Storage$3.991 Month
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- Folder Fort 1TB Cloud Storage$5.991 Month
- Folder Fort 2TB Cloud Storage$9.991 Month
Questions
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