Comparison

RustDesk Remote Desktop vs ComfyLink

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

ComfyLink

Features
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Your ComfyUI, now in your pocket. ComfyLink is a mobile prompt & workflow workspace for ComfyUI. It links your phone to your desktop ComfyUI — sync workflows, manage prompts across your library, and call any workflow remotely with your current prompt, all from your phone. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Manage your prompt library on the go Organize your prompts, Save your favorite variations, and never dig through workflow nodes for that one perfect prompt again. • Sync your workflow catalog Pull workflows of your desktop ComfyUI, browse them on your phone, and import the ones you want with a tap. • Call workflow with your current prompt Browse the workflows synced from your desktop ComfyUI, pick one, and fire it with the prompt you've just selected. • Queue tasks, come back to results Stack multiple workflow tasks into queue. They'll run in sequence on your desktop — with or without your phone connected. Reopen the app anytime and find every completed result safely stored in your in-app gallery, ready to view or save. HOW IT WORKS Install the free ComfyUI-ComfyLink plugin on your ComfyUI, pair your phone once, and you're connected through our lightweight cloud relay. WHO IT'S FOR • ComfyUI users who want to step away from the desk • Anyone who finds prompt management painful — organizing, tagging, versioning, and swapping prompts across workflows should be easy. Subscription terms: ComfyLink Plus and Pro are auto-renewing subscriptions billed to your Apple ID. Plus is $4.99/month and Pro is $9.99/month (prices may vary by region). Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.huijiutian.com/comfylink/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.huijiutian.com/comfylink/privacy.html

Screenshots

RustDesk Remote Desktop4 screens
ComfyLink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RustDesk Remote Desktop at none against ComfyLink's 4. RustDesk Remote Desktop also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ComfyLink's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. ComfyLink sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RustDesk Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, ComfyLink every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RustDesk Remote Desktop versus ComfyLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRustDesk Remote DesktopComfyLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (73 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings73 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPurslane LimitedShanghai SkyInk Network Technology Co., Ltd

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

ComfyLink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RustDesk Remote Desktop

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ComfyLink

Subscriptions4
  • Plus (Monthly)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Plus$49.991 Year
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  • ComfyLink Pro$79.991 Year

Questions

Is RustDesk Remote Desktop free?
RustDesk Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ComfyLink free?
ComfyLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RustDesk Remote Desktop or ComfyLink have ads?
Neither RustDesk Remote Desktop nor ComfyLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RustDesk Remote Desktop or ComfyLink?
RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, and ComfyLink every 5 days. Most recently, RustDesk Remote Desktop was updated on September 29, 2026 and ComfyLink on September 28, 2026.

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