Remote Desktop vs iWHMCS
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.
iWHMCS
Manage your business operations remotely with this mobile tool. Access client information, process orders, handle support tickets, and manage invoices from your iPhone. Stay in control of your business tasks from anywhere.
- Client management
- Order processing
- Support ticket handling
- Invoice management
- Transaction tracking
- To-do list management
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iWHMCS is the official iPhone app for WHMCS allowing you to manage your business while on the move. Fully integrated with the online version, but specifically designed for the iPhone, iWHMCS lets you stay in control even when you're away from your desk. Functionality includes: - Overview of Stats - Browse, Search & Manage Clients - View & Activate or Reject Orders - View & Respond to Support Tickets - Manage & Create Invoices - Enter Transactions & Credits - View Your To-Do List - View Personal Admin Notes - View Staff Online - View Activity Logs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Remote Desktop at 3.0 against iWHMCS's 2.2. Remote Desktop also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 22%) and ratings volume (146 vs 31). iWHMCS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 15.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Remote Desktop's written reviews are positive against 22% of iWHMCS's.
Remote Desktop ships an update every 4 months, iWHMCS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Desktop | iWHMCS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (146 ratings) — better | 2.2 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews — better | 22.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 146 — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 6.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MochaSoft | WHMCS Ltd. |
Customer experience
Remote Desktop
iWHMCS
User reviews
Remote Desktop
From 146 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
iWHMCS
From 31 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Great for managing business on the go
- 👍 Convenient for accessing WHMCS on mobile
- 🚀 Performs basic functions well
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔧 Limited functionality compared to web version
- 💰 Expensive for an app with limited features
- 🕰️ Outdated and not updated in years
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
iWHMCS
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when changing time zone
- Incorrect data display (ticket timestamps, invoice details)
- Login issues and server errors
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Push notifications for tickets and orders
- Landscape mode support for tablets
- Expanded functionality to match web version
- Redesigned and modernized user interface
In-app purchases
Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
iWHMCS
No in-app purchases
Questions
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