Comparison

DeskIn Remote Desktop vs LilDisplay

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DeskIn Remote Desktop

Access and control your computers and mobile devices from anywhere with a fast, secure, and stable remote connection. Share files, provide IT support, or enjoy remote gaming with ultra-HD resolution and low latency.

Highlights
  • Cross-Platform Remote Access
  • Secure Unattended Access
  • File Transfer & Sync
  • Quick Remote IT Support
  • Screen Mirroring & Extension
  • Remote Gaming
Features
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DeskIn is a free remote desktop app delivering fast, secure, stable remote access for personal use. Control one or multiple remote devices from your iPad or iPhone with a high-performance connection. Whether you're working remotely, offering IT support, studying, designing, or helping family, DeskIn keeps you productive. A powerful alternative to Windows App, Splashtop, AnyDesk, Parsec, Moonlight, and Unified Remote. Why DeskIn? Feature-Rich Remote access, file transfer, screenshare, screen extension, real-time voice chat, mobile control, remote play, and remote support—built for both work and entertainment. Excellent Performance 4K60FPS / 2K144FPS ultra-HD resolution and 40ms latency for a smooth experience in gaming and design. Fast & Stable 12MB/s file transfer speed and a stable connection that holds up even in low-bandwidth environments. Cross-Platform Seamless access across Windows, macOS, iOS, and more. Secure & Flexible Bank-level E2E encryption, two-factor authentication, allow/block lists, and custom passwords for unattended access. What You Can Do with DeskIn • Cross-Platform Remote Access Access and control Windows 10/11 and Mac computers, plus mobile clients, from your iPhone or iPad. A full-featured alternative to Microsoft Remote Desktop and RDP. • Secure Unattended Access Set passwords for unattended access and enable privacy mode to hide remote screens—ideal for always-on mobile work and PC remote sessions. • File Transfer & Sync Transfer files between phone and PC with no format or size limits. Send documents, images, or videos, and print remote files locally. • Quick Remote IT Support Use quicksupport and quickconnect for fast IT help. Run CMD or SSH commands remotely. Offer Apple or Airdroid-style remote support. Wake-on-LAN (WOL), start, shut down, or troubleshoot systems instantly. • Remote Work & Collaboration A perfect mobile work and remote access tool. Share clipboards, annotate, and communicate during sessions. Works seamlessly with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Access, and other enterprise tools. • Screen Mirroring & Extension Cast or extend your screen to PC, Mac, tablets, or even a remote TV. The simplest screenshare and screen extension solution—no shared network required. • Mobile Control & App Remote Control mobile devices from your computer via virtual phone or app remote, turning your PC into a touchpad or remote link. • Remote Gaming Play Steam or PC games on iPhone or iPad with customizable keyboard/gamepad. Low-latency remote play with 3D game view—a powerful Parsec and Moonlight alternative. • Remote Design & Creative Work Built for designers—true-color 4:4:4 display, digital pen support, and seamless drawing tablet input. • Virtual Screens & Multi-Session Create virtual screens for multitasking or separate workspaces, extending desktop sessions beyond hardware limits. DeskIn is the best free remote desktop software for iPhone and iPad. Whether you need remote desktop control, mobile client access, remote support, or screen mirroring, DeskIn delivers it all in one app. Compatible with third-party tools like Microsoft Teams, Quick Remote, Touchpad, and Remote Link. Quick Start Guide 1 Install DeskIn on both devices. 2 Sign in and enter the remote device's ID and password. 3 You're connected—start your remote session. DeskIn is free for personal and commercial use. We also offer an advanced Enterprise Edition—visit deskin.io for more. Questions or suggestions? Contact support@deskin.io Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LilDisplay

Features
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LilDisplay — Turn your iPhone or iPad into a touchscreen Mac display Give your Mac a second screen you can actually touch — and control. No extra hardware, no subscriptions. Just your device, a free Mac app, and you're set. Super-fast — USB for 5–10ms latency, or Wi-Fi for wireless freedom. Touch your Mac — Tap, scroll, and drag right on screen. Take full control — Use your iPhone or iPad as a keyboard and mouse for your Mac. Even run it lid-closed, with your device as the only controller. A true external display — Extend your desktop and run fullscreen apps. Works everywhere — iPhone and iPad, back to iOS 15. FEELS LIKE A MAC TRACKPAD Swipe with three or four fingers to switch Spaces, open Mission Control or App Exposé. Download the free Mac app at lildisplay.app Requires iOS/iPadOS 15+ and macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later.

Screenshots

DeskIn Remote Desktop4 screens
LilDisplay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DeskIn Remote Desktop at 13.0 against LilDisplay's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. DeskIn Remote Desktop sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and LilDisplay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeskIn Remote Desktop ships an update every 3 weeks, LilDisplay monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DeskIn Remote Desktop versus LilDisplay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeskIn Remote DesktopLilDisplay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (332 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings332 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZULER TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.Saeed Garmeh

Bugs and requests

DeskIn Remote Desktop

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sudden charges without permission
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Mac app support
  • Free tier with more features
  • Improved account management options

LilDisplay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

DeskIn Remote Desktop

Subscriptions5
  • DeskIn Standard$9.991 Month
  • DeskIn Gaming Plan$24.991 Month
  • Extra Channel Add-on$34.991 Month
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  • DeskIn Performance Plan$39.991 Month
  • DeskIn Standard$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • Virtual Screen$3.99
  • DeskIn Standard$11.90
  • DeskIn Gaming$29.90
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  • Extra Channel$41.99
  • DeskIn Performance$47.90
1 purchases

LilDisplay

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99

Questions

Is DeskIn Remote Desktop free?
DeskIn Remote Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LilDisplay free?
LilDisplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DeskIn Remote Desktop or LilDisplay have ads?
Neither DeskIn Remote Desktop nor LilDisplay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeskIn Remote Desktop or LilDisplay?
DeskIn Remote Desktop ships an update every 3 weeks, and LilDisplay monthly. Most recently, DeskIn Remote Desktop was updated on November 3, 2026 and LilDisplay on October 30, 2026.

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