Comparison

RustDesk Remote Desktop vs Where Is It App

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

Where Is It App

Features
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Where Is It is the simplest way to track what you lend and borrow. Lent your favorite book to a friend? Borrowed a drill from your neighbor? Where Is It keeps a clear record so nothing gets forgotten — no awkward "hey, do you still have my…?" moments. TRACK LOANS Log anything you lend or borrow in seconds. Add a due date, a note, and mark it as returned when it comes back. SEE WHERE EVERYTHING IS GET REMINDED Set due date reminders so you never forget to follow up. Enable the daily overdue check and Where Is It will flag anything that's past due every morning. STAY ORGANIZED Filter by people, locations, or status. The ledger gives you a full picture of everything out and everything owed — all in one place. SIMPLE AND PRIVATE Your data is yours. Everything syncs securely to your account and is never shared. awkward "hey, do you still have my…?" moments. TRACK LOANS Log anything you lend or borrow in seconds. Add a due date, a note, and mark it as returned when it comes back. SEE WHERE EVERYTHING IS Pin locations on a map — a friend's place, your office, a storage unit — and see at a glance exactly where your stuff is right now. GET REMINDED Set due date reminders so you never forget to follow up. Enable the daily overdue check and Where Is It will flag anything that's past due every morning. STAY ORGANIZED Filter by people, locations, or status. The ledger gives you a full picture of everything out and everything owed — all in one place. SIMPLE AND PRIVATE Your data is yours. Everything syncs securely to your account and is never shared. Where Is It is for anyone who lends things and wants them back.

Screenshots

RustDesk Remote Desktop4 screens
Where Is It App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RustDesk Remote Desktop at Free against Where Is It App's $0.99. RustDesk Remote Desktop also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Where Is It App's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

RustDesk Remote Desktop is free to download; Where Is It App costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, Where Is It App every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RustDesk Remote Desktop versus Where Is It App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRustDesk Remote DesktopWhere Is It App
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.2 (77 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings77 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPurslane LimitedJelena Djordjevic Aleksic

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

Where Is It App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RustDesk Remote Desktop

No in-app purchases

None

Where Is It App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RustDesk Remote Desktop free?
RustDesk Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Where Is It App free?
Where Is It App costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RustDesk Remote Desktop or Where Is It App have ads?
Neither RustDesk Remote Desktop nor Where Is It App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RustDesk Remote Desktop or Where Is It App?
RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, and Where Is It App every 5 days. Most recently, RustDesk Remote Desktop was updated on October 19, 2026 and Where Is It App on October 20, 2026.

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