Comparison

Mocha VNC Lite vs iRemoteDesktop Lite

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

Head to head
About

Mocha VNC Lite

Control your Mac or Windows PC remotely from your iPhone or iPad. View and interact with your computer's files and programs on a smaller screen. This version includes a 5-minute session limit.

Highlights
  • Connect to Mac/Windows PCs
  • View files and programs remotely
  • Standard VNC protocol support
  • Encrypted password sign-on
  • Local mouse support
  • Use iPhone as Bluetooth trackpad
Features
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Using your iPhone or iPad, you can connect to a Mac or Windows PC, and see the files, programs, and resources exactly as you would if you were sitting at your desk, just on a smaller screen. LITE VERSION: The lite version has a 5 minutes session limitation. FEATURES: - Standard VNC protocol. - macOS sign on. - Encrypted password signon. - 8 and 32 bit color modes. - Local Mouse support. - Support for Swiftpoint GT hardware mouse. - Support for Mouse Easy. Use an iPhone as a bluetooth trackpad. Mouse Easy is a free App. - Camera as barcode scanner. - Zoom and scroll as the Safari browser. - Landscape mode. - Has been tested with RealVNC, TightVNC, UltrVNC on Windows, and Apple Screen sharing, which is included with the macOS.

About

iRemoteDesktop Lite

Access your Windows PC from your iPhone or iPad. This app provides remote desktop functionality, allowing you to control your computer from anywhere. It's optimized for retina screens and supports various Windows versions.

Highlights
  • Remote Windows PC access
  • Optimized for retina screens
  • Supports various Windows versions
  • Portrait and landscape mode
  • Pinch to zoom
  • International keyboard support
Features
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Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone!! Optimized to use the new iPad and iPhone retina screen! Great functionalities and It's FREE! Access your Windows PC from iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch at anytime! Windows 11/Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate are supported! iRemoteDesktop Free is a Windows Remote Desktop (RDP) client for iPhone/iPod Touch. Using it you can access your Windows PC from anywhere at anytime. Note: Not all Windows support remote desktop. Check below for supported platforms or download the tool from http://www.hanamobiles.com/tools/HanaEasyConfig.exe. Compared with this free version, the Pro version has more features: - Multiple connections - Trackpad to move mouse cursor (also support click) and do mouse wheel scroll - Mouse right click, hover and mouse drag - Modifier keypad including Shift, Ctrl and Alt which enables you to press almost any key combinations. - A cool functional keyboard: Cut, copy & paste and other shortcuts keypad, including HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, Arrow keys, etc. - Easy dragging and resizing using virtual mousepad - Startup password protection - Virtual left button and right mouse button - Support video output (need iPad or iOS4 and output connector) Features: - Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone - Take advantage of iPhone 4/4s and new iPad's HD retina screen - Portrait and landscape mode - Support various resolutions and colors - Tap to do click, double tap to double click, and all easy to use features - International keyboard support for many languages, including French, German, Korean, Russian etc. - Pinch to zoom in and out. Choose the zoom scale you like - Easy to use design Supported Platform: - Windows 11 - Windows 10 - Windows 8 - Windows XP Professional - Windows Vista Business/Enterprise/Ultimate - Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate - Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 Important: The following systems are NOT supported: - Windows XP Home - Windows Vista Home Basic/Premium - Windows 7 Home Starter/Basic/Premium - Others not listed in "Supported Platform" section For detailed setup instructions and more information, see http://www.hanajobs.com/mobile/forums/show/9.page Note: - Make sure Remote Desktop is enabled on your computer - IMPORTANT: For Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server, choose "Allow connections from computers running any version of Remote Desktop (less secure)" - Modify firewall settings to allow Remote Desktop. You should try to connect from another Windows computer to make sure the Remote Desktop is enabled. For more infomation on how to enable Remote Desktop, see Windows XP: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXp/using/mobility/getstarted/Remoteintro.mspx Windows Vista/Windows 7: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/turn-on-remote-desktop-in-windows-vista/ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Remote-Desktop-Connection-frequently-asked-questions Send your comments/suggestions to hanamobiles@gmail.com or visit our website.

Screenshots

Mocha VNC Lite3 screens
iRemoteDesktop Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iRemoteDesktop Lite at 3.8 against Mocha VNC Lite's 3.0. iRemoteDesktop Lite also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 63%) and ratings volume (75 vs 19). Mocha VNC Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. iRemoteDesktop Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mocha VNC Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iRemoteDesktop Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Mocha VNC Lite's written reviews are positive against 73% of iRemoteDesktop Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mocha VNC Lite ships an update every 4 months, iRemoteDesktop Lite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mocha VNC Lite versus iRemoteDesktop Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMocha VNC LiteiRemoteDesktop Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (19 ratings)3.8 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews73.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1975 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMochaSoftHana Mobile

Customer experience

Mocha VNC Lite

All ratings19 ratings
Positive47.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative47.4%
Written reviews576 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral9.9%
Negative27.4%

iRemoteDesktop Lite

All ratings75 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews923 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative19.6%

User reviews

Mocha VNC Lite

From 19 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up and use
  • 👍 Useful for remote access and control
  • 🚀 Responsive and fast over WiFi
  • 💡 Ability to access and control remote computers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
  • 🐛 Laggy and slow performance, especially over 3G
  • 🐛 Incompatible with certain VNC servers and configurations
  • 🔒 Security concerns around remote access

iRemoteDesktop Lite

From 75 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and set up
  • 🚀 Responsive and fluid performance
  • 💡 Useful for remote access and management
  • 🔒 Secure with PIN/password protection
  • 🎨 Good visual quality and screen rendering

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues and crashes
  • 🔍 Confusing or lacking setup instructions
  • 🖱️ Limited mouse/keyboard functionality in free version
  • 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices
  • 📺 Small screen size can make it difficult to use

Bugs and requests

Mocha VNC Lite

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to capitalize letters or use special characters
  • Disconnects after short time periods
  • Difficulty connecting to remote computers
  • Displays only partial screens on high-resolution displays

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for multiple monitors and higher resolutions
  • Add keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+Alt+Del
  • Improve mouse/cursor controls and scrolling
  • Implement remote sound/audio support

iRemoteDesktop Lite

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard gets stuck in uppercase mode
  • Inability to delete previously added remote connections
  • Compatibility issues with newer Windows versions
  • Freezing or black screen issues during use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for right-click and drag functionality
  • Improve keyboard handling and integration
  • Allow configuration of multiple remote connections
  • Implement audio support for remote playback
  • Optimize for larger tablet screens

In-app purchases

None

Mocha VNC Lite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iRemoteDesktop Lite

One-time1
  • iRemoteDesktop Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Mocha VNC Lite free?
Mocha VNC Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iRemoteDesktop Lite free?
iRemoteDesktop Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mocha VNC Lite or iRemoteDesktop Lite?
iRemoteDesktop Lite is rated higher. Mocha VNC Lite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while iRemoteDesktop Lite averages 3.8 from 75 ratings.
Do Mocha VNC Lite or iRemoteDesktop Lite have ads?
iRemoteDesktop Lite shows ads; Mocha VNC Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Mocha VNC Lite or iRemoteDesktop Lite?
Mocha VNC Lite ships an update every 4 months, and iRemoteDesktop Lite every 3 months. Most recently, Mocha VNC Lite was updated on October 7, 2026 and iRemoteDesktop Lite on October 1, 2026.

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