Remote Desktop vs FortiClient
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, run programs, and use resources remotely. Supports various Windows versions and includes features like printing and barcode scanning.
- Connect to Windows PCs
- View files and programs
- Supports Windows XP/7/8/10
- Printing support
- Barcode scanner
- 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. LITE VERSION Has a 5 minutes session limitation. FEATURES - Standard RDP protocol. - 8/16 bit color mode for faster screen updates. - Zoom and scroll as the Safari Browser. - WOL (Wake on LAN). - Printing. - Barcode scanner. - 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. - Stylus pen. - NETBIOS name support for easy configuration. - Landscape mode. - Have patent license for the RDP protocol from Microsoft. LIMITATIONS - Windows HOME edition cannot be used, as it does not include the RDP protocol. - We cannot offer Windows 200x Server access, as it will require another patent license from Microsoft.
FortiClient
Securely connect your device to a corporate network and protect against web threats. Offers VPN connectivity, web filtering, and multi-factor authentication for enhanced security.
- SSLVPN and IPsec connectivity
- Web filtering for malicious sites
- 2-factor authentication
- Centralized management
- VPN always-up support
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FortiClient Endpoint Security App allows you to securely connect your device to Fortinet Security Fabric. The premium features allow you to connect SSLVPN or IPsec to FortiGate, protect your device against malicious sites using WebFilter technology and connect to EMS for central management. Supported Features - Web Security (helps block malicious sites or restrict access based on web category using any browser) - IPsec Support - SSLVPN Support - 2-factor Authentication using FortiToken - Client Certificates - VPN always-up support - Central Management using EMS **** Compatibility **** Requires iOS 9.0.0 and above, support iPhone, iPad and iPod. FortiOS v6.2+ is supported for VPN.
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Verdict
Remote Desktop and FortiClient both sit at 2.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Remote Desktop's written reviews are positive against 16% of FortiClient's. Remote Desktop also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). FortiClient's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for Remote Desktop against 2.9 for FortiClient. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 151 and 102 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Remote Desktop's written reviews are positive against 16% of FortiClient's.
Remote Desktop ships an update every 4 months, FortiClient every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Remote Desktop | FortiClient |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (151 ratings) — better | 2.9 (102 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews — better | 16.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 151 — better | 102 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MochaSoft | Fortinet |
Customer experience
Remote Desktop
FortiClient
User reviews
Remote Desktop
From 151 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 🤖 Works great with Windows XP and Server 2003
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🔒 Security concerns raised by some users
- 🔌 Drains device battery quickly
- 🚫 Does not support Windows Home editions or Vista
FortiClient
From 102 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Autoconnect fixed in v8.0
- ✅ Works for ZTNA and VPN
- ✅ Fixed SSO port issue
- ✅ Works when planned correctly
Room to improve
- ❌ VPN impossible to turn on
- ❌ Cannot save password
- ❌ Poor reliability on iPhone
- ❌ Slows or blocks other apps/browsers
- ❌ DNS resolving does not work
Bugs and requests
Remote Desktop
Reported bugs
3 issues- Keyboard issues, unable to type full usernames
- Corrupts desktop settings on remote machine
- Compatibility problems with certain network configurations
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Windows 7, 8, 10 and Server 2008/2012
- Implement right-click and scroll functionality
- Allow custom screen resolutions and full-screen mode
- Integrate VPN capabilities
FortiClient
Reported bugs
20 issues- Cannot turn VPN on after update
- Cannot save password
- App switches to French language unexpectedly
- DNS resolving does not work (requires IP addresses)
- App consistently disconnects and takes long to reconnect
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- Actively using app but still get booted
- Auto-connect freezes, leading to data connection loss
- App crashes
- VPN tab disappears, requiring reinstallation
- SAML SSL not working
- Random disconnects and initial connection issues
- Integration with FortiToken needs more attention
- Drains battery even when VPN is not ON
- Does not work with device issued certificates
- Cannot connect to EMS server
- Bad French translations
- Dual authentication not working on iOS (OTP prompt missing)
- App crashes after receiving MS Two-factor code
- VPN tab missing after connecting to EMS
- Standalone mode removed
Requested features
2 requests- Update old app pictures
- Implement menu bar icon for easier interaction
In-app purchases
Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
FortiClient
No in-app purchases
Questions
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