RustDesk Remote Desktop vs SnapCam Design
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 capabilities. It allows users to remotely manage their computers. Please note it only supports controlling other devices, not being controlled or screen sharing.
- Open-source remote desktop
- Remote access and control
- TeamViewer alternative
- Control other devices
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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.
SnapCam Design
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SnapCam turns a site walk into a client-ready proposal. Drop cameras and devices onto a satellite map or an uploaded floor plan, set your scale, and see each camera's true field of view — with walls blocking sightlines, so you can prove coverage before anything gets mounted. Then hand your client a branded PDF: bill of materials, scope of work, or a tiered proposal carrying your logo, colors, and contact details. The deliverable is the point. DESIGN ON THE SITE - Place devices on satellite maps or your own floor plans - Real field-of-view cones with wall occlusion - Draw walls, set scale, capture photos and link them to devices - Multi-trade symbols: security, IT, electrical, plumbing BUILT FOR THE FIELD - Works fully offline — no signal required - Your work stays on your device; cloud sync is optional - Sync across your devices when you're back online CLIENT DELIVERABLES - Bill of materials with pricing - Scope of work and tiered proposals - Completion certificates with customer e-signature - Everything branded with your company identity ORGANIZE YOUR WORK - Clients own sites, sites own projects - Photo tours and quick surveys - Documents live with the project they belong to Free trial included. Existing projects stay viewable and exportable. Terms of Service: https://www.snapcam.io/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SnapCam Design at 5.0 against RustDesk Remote Desktop's 4.2. RustDesk Remote Desktop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (78 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. SnapCam Design sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. RustDesk Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.
SnapCam Design 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, SnapCam Design every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | RustDesk Remote Desktop | SnapCam Design |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (78 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 159 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Purslane Limited | Pacific Digital Integrations |
Customer experience
RustDesk Remote Desktop
SnapCam Design
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
SnapCam Design
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RustDesk Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
SnapCam Design
- SnapCam Pro$19.991 Month
Questions
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