Remote Desktop vs GoToMyPC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote Desktop
Access your Windows PC from your iPhone or iPad. View files, programs, and resources remotely as if you were at your desk. Supports various Windows versions and offers features like color modes, zoom, and mouse control.
- Connect to Windows PC
- View files and programs remotely
- Standard RDP protocol
- 8/16 bit color modes
- Zoom and scroll functionality
- Mouse control and support
- Wake on LAN (WOL)
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Using your iPhone or iPad, you can connect to your Windows Workstation Computer and see the files, programs, and resources exactly as you would if you were sitting at your desk, just on a smaller screen. Mocha Remote Desktop (RDP) provides access to a PC running Windows XP Professional or Windows 7/8/10. HOME edition or Windows 200x Servers cannot be supported. Before buying, please try our free Lite version. FEATURES - Standard RDP protocol. - 8/16 bit color mode for faster screen updates. - Zoom and scroll as the Safari Browser. - Landscape mode. - View only mode. - Mouse left/right click, drag , hover and wheel. - Support for Swiftpoint GT hardware mouse. - Support for a Bluetooth mouse, when using an iPad. - Support for Mouse Easy. Use an iPhone as a bluetooth trackpad. - WOL (Wake on LAN). - Printing. - Barcode scanner. - NETBIOS name support for easy configuration - Banners with extra keys (ctrl, alt,shift, arrows f1 f2...). - Stylus pen - Unicode keyboard support (any keyboard type) - Have patent license for the RDP protocol from Microsoft. LIMITATIONS - Windows HOME edition cannot be used, as it does not include the RDP protocol. - Support for Windows XP Professional or Windows 7/8/10. We cannot offer Windows 200x Server access, as it will require another patent license from Microsoft.
GoToMyPC
Access your Mac or PC from anywhere using your mobile device. Instantly connect to files, applications, and your network with reliable remote control and precision features.
- Instant access to files, programs, and network
- Precision mouse and full keyboard control
- 300% zoom for detailed viewing
- Copy and paste between devices
- Multi-monitor support
- Secure 128-bit AES encryption
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GoToMyPC gives you the freedom to go anywhere you choose and connect right to your Mac or PC. To use this free app, you must first have a GoToMyPC subscription. ******** “If you want to access your computer remotely, this app is your best bet.” – LAPTOP Magazine “GoToMyPC is definitely a hit in the business world. It's simple, clean, and gets to the point.” – HotHardware ******** GETTING STARTED IS EASY 1) Download the GoToMyPC app from the App Store. 2) Make sure you have GoToMyPC installed on the Mac or PC you want to access. 3) Tap the GoToMyPC app from your iPad or iPhone to access your computer. Your computer is always just a few taps away. GoToMyPC is… Convenient • Use your computer wherever you take your iPad or iPhone – meaning everywhere. Simple • Instantly access any application or file on your Mac or PC. Reliable • GoToMyPC is famous for its reliability and free 24/7 Global Customer Support. FEATURES • Instant access to all your files, programs and network • Works seamlessly with your existing firewalls – no need for special configuration • Precision mouse control so it’s easy to tap the details • 300% zoom to see details and work without straining your eyes • Full keyboard functionality, including special keys like Alt, Ctrl and Tab • Fast, auto-corrected typing with the Preview Text feature • Copy and paste between your computer and apps on your phone • Hear sound coming from the computer you are accessing (PC only) • Multitasking capability • Keyboard Locking and Screen Blanking on the computer you access (PC only) • Multi-monitor support • 128-bit AES encryption, dual passwords and end-to-end user authentication • Connects over 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi networks • Bluetooth keyboard support NOTE: To use this free application, you must first have a GoToMyPC subscription on the computer(s) you want to access. ********
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GoToMyPC at Free against Remote Desktop's $5.99. GoToMyPC also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (64% vs 49%). Remote Desktop's advantage is chart position (#156 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
GoToMyPC is free to download; Remote Desktop costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GoToMyPC holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoToMyPC has 323 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Remote Desktop's written reviews are positive against 64% of GoToMyPC's.
Remote Desktop ships an update every 4 months, GoToMyPC every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Desktop | GoToMyPC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (22 ratings) | 4.2 (323 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | 63.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 323 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #156 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MochaSoft | GoTo Group, Inc. |
Customer experience
Remote Desktop
GoToMyPC
Bugs and requests
Remote Desktop
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
GoToMyPC
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes on iPad
- Inability to rotate screen on iPhone
- Difficulty uninstalling on Mac
Requested features
3 requests- Improve mouse/touch controls
- Optimize for mobile devices
- Seamless integration with office passwords
In-app purchases
Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
GoToMyPC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Remote Desktop free?
Is GoToMyPC free?
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Do Remote Desktop or GoToMyPC have ads?
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