Comparison

RustDesk Remote Desktop vs DuoPlus Cloud Phone

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

DuoPlus Cloud Phone

Access and manage multiple Android devices hosted in the cloud remotely. Organize devices into groups, manage team resources, and handle cloud numbers for SMS. Ideal for app testing, remote work, and distributed device management.

Highlights
  • Remote Android cloud phone access
  • Centralized device management
  • Cloud number and SMS support
  • Team and permission management
  • Organize devices into groups
  • Flexible mobile workflows
Features
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DuoPlus – Cloud Phone & Number DuoPlus is a cloud phone platform designed for individuals and teams who need flexible, efficient, and scalable Android device management. With DuoPlus, you can remotely access Android cloud phones, manage cloud numbers and SMS, organize devices, and manage team resources from one place. Whether you are working with remote Android environments, testing mobile apps, managing distributed devices, or collaborating with your team, DuoPlus provides a simple way to manage cloud-based mobile resources without maintaining a large number of physical phones. Android Cloud Phones Use independent Android devices hosted in the cloud. With DuoPlus, you can: • Create and manage multiple cloud phones • Remotely access Android cloud devices • View device status, Android version, IP, region, and expiration time • Organize cloud phones into groups • Configure supported device settings • Manage cloud phone resources from one account • Access your devices anytime and anywhere Cloud phones run remotely, helping reduce dependence on physical devices while making Android device management more flexible. Centralized Device Management DuoPlus helps you organize and manage multiple cloud phones from one place. You can group devices based on projects, regions, applications, or team requirements, making device access and management easier and more efficient. DuoPlus is suitable for: • Remote Android device management • Mobile application operations • App testing and verification • Cross-border teams • Distributed device management • Team collaboration • Cloud-based mobile workflows Cloud Numbers & SMS DuoPlus supports cloud numbers for receiving SMS. You can manage supported cloud numbers, view incoming messages, and access phone and number resources from the same DuoPlus account. This helps keep device and communication resources organized within one platform. Team Management DuoPlus is designed for both individual users and teams. Team administrators can: • Manage team members • Assign cloud phone resources • Configure permissions • Organize devices into groups • Control access to shared resources • Centrally manage cloud devices This helps teams collaborate efficiently while keeping resources organized. Built for Flexible Mobile Workflows DuoPlus helps users and businesses manage Android environments remotely without maintaining large fleets of physical devices. Whether you need a few cloud phones or a larger number of remote Android devices, DuoPlus provides a flexible way to manage your mobile workflows. Why DuoPlus? • Android cloud phones • Remote Android device access • Centralized device management • Cloud numbers and SMS • Team and permission management • Organized cloud resources • Flexible remote workflows • Built for global users and teams Manage your Android cloud devices more efficiently with DuoPlus. Start managing your cloud phones with DuoPlus today. Official Website: https://www.duoplus.net/ Help Center: https://help.duoplus.net/ Contact Us: https://www.duoplus.net/contact-us/

Screenshots

RustDesk Remote Desktop4 screens
DuoPlus Cloud Phone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DuoPlus Cloud Phone at 100% against RustDesk Remote Desktop's 59%. DuoPlus Cloud Phone also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). RustDesk Remote Desktop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (4.2 vs 3.7). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DuoPlus Cloud Phone sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. RustDesk Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RustDesk Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RustDesk Remote Desktop has 78 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of RustDesk Remote Desktop's written reviews are positive against 100% of DuoPlus Cloud Phone's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, DuoPlus Cloud Phone every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
RustDesk Remote Desktop versus DuoPlus Cloud Phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRustDesk Remote DesktopDuoPlus Cloud Phone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (78 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings78 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPurslane LimitedDUOPLUS PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

RustDesk Remote Desktop

All ratings77 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral14.6%
Negative26.0%

DuoPlus Cloud Phone

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

DuoPlus Cloud Phone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RustDesk Remote Desktop

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

DuoPlus Cloud Phone

One-time5
  • 10 Credits$14.99
  • 50 Credits$74.99
  • 100 Credits$149.99
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  • 200 Credits$299.99
  • 500 Credits$749.99

Questions

Is RustDesk Remote Desktop free?
RustDesk Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DuoPlus Cloud Phone free?
DuoPlus Cloud Phone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RustDesk Remote Desktop or DuoPlus Cloud Phone?
RustDesk Remote Desktop is rated higher. RustDesk Remote Desktop averages 4.2 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while DuoPlus Cloud Phone averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do RustDesk Remote Desktop or DuoPlus Cloud Phone have ads?
Neither RustDesk Remote Desktop nor DuoPlus Cloud Phone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RustDesk Remote Desktop or DuoPlus Cloud Phone?
RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, and DuoPlus Cloud Phone every 2 days. Most recently, RustDesk Remote Desktop was updated on October 24, 2026 and DuoPlus Cloud Phone on October 24, 2026.

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