# RustDesk Remote Desktop vs Scry

The clearest difference is rating: Scry at 5.0 against RustDesk Remote Desktop's 4.2. Scry also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). RustDesk Remote Desktop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (78 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scry sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. RustDesk Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. 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.

RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, Scry fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RustDesk Remote Desktop | Scry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rustdesk-remote-desktop/id1581225015/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scry-remote-desktop/id6768108037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Purslane Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/666983468) | [Bravely Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884005027) |

## What reviewers say

### RustDesk Remote Desktop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rustdesk-remote-desktop/id1581225015)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection and performance
- 🌟 Open source and free
- 💡 Self-hosting capability
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- ⚡️ Low input lag

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Phone heats up
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance on iOS/iPadOS
- 🚫 Lacks mouse acceleration
- 📱 Poor compatibility with older iOS versions
- ⚠️ Some users report data collection (location, identifiers)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Scry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scry-remote-desktop/id6768108037)

Access and control your macOS, Windows, or Linux computer from your iPhone or iPad. Stream your desktop in real-time with precise pointer and keyboard input, and sync your clipboard.

**Highlights:** Real-time desktop streaming, Full iPadOS pointer support, Hardware keyboard pass-through, Two-finger right-click, Clipboard synchronization, Local and internet connections, Encrypted screen stream

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scry Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Scry Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Scry Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Bravely Premium (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| Bravely Premium (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| Bravely Premium (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| Bravely Premium (Lifetime) | $399.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RustDesk Remote Desktop free?

RustDesk Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scry free?

Scry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RustDesk Remote Desktop or Scry?

Scry is rated higher. RustDesk Remote Desktop averages 4.2 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Scry averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do RustDesk Remote Desktop or Scry have ads?

Neither RustDesk Remote Desktop nor Scry shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RustDesk Remote Desktop or Scry?

RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, and Scry fortnightly. Most recently, RustDesk Remote Desktop was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scry on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*