RustDesk Remote Desktop vs Calciverse
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.
Calciverse
This app is a comprehensive calculator platform designed for real-world decision-making across finance, real estate, engineering, and everyday tasks. It offers powerful, practical tools in a fast and clean interface to help users understand outcomes and compare scenarios.
- Financial & Investment Calculators
- Real Estate & Scenario Modeling
- Engineering & Trade Tools
- Everyday Utility Calculators
- Developer & Tech Tools
- Text & Utility Tools
- Clean and fast interface
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Calciverse is a modern calculator platform built for real-world decisions. From finance and real estate to engineering, development, and everyday tools, Calciverse brings powerful, practical calculators into one fast, clean experience. This is not a basic calculator app. It’s a decision tool designed to help you understand outcomes, compare scenarios, and move forward with clarity. Financial & Investment Tools Mortgage, loan, and payment calculators Rent vs buy analysis and ownership costs Investment, compound growth, and ROI tools Debt payoff and financial planning Real Estate & Scenario Modeling Home affordability and true cost analysis Break-even and strategy comparison tools Long-term projections and outcome modeling Engineering & Trade Calculators Construction, measurement, and unit tools Technical formulas and conversions Practical calculators for real-world use Everyday Tools Time, date, and daily-use utilities Conversion tools for common tasks Fast tools for everyday decisions Developer & Tech Tools Programming and logic utilities Data, system, and technical calculators Tools for developers and technical workflows Text & Utility Tools Text processing and formatting tools String manipulation and content utilities Simple tools that save time and reduce friction Built for clarity and speed Clean, fast, and easy to use No clutter, no distractions Designed for real decisions—not just numbers Why Calciverse All your tools in one place Fast and reliable across devices Constantly expanding with new calculators Calciverse helps you move from numbers to decisions—whether you are planning finances, building something, solving technical problems, or handling everyday tasks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Calciverse at 5.0 against RustDesk Remote Desktop's 3.9. RustDesk Remote Desktop's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 1). 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.
Calciverse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RustDesk Remote Desktop has 99 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | RustDesk Remote Desktop | Calciverse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (99 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 99 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 251 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Purslane Limited | Cliqurs Studios |
Customer experience
RustDesk Remote Desktop
Calciverse
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
Calciverse
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RustDesk Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
Calciverse
No in-app purchases
Questions
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