# Remote Desktop vs Wireless Whiteboard for iPad

The clearest difference is price: Remote Desktop at Free against Wireless Whiteboard for iPad's $4.99. Remote Desktop also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (151 vs 2). Wireless Whiteboard for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Remote Desktop is free to download; Wireless Whiteboard for iPad costs $4.99 up front. Wireless Whiteboard for iPad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for Remote Desktop against 3.0 for Wireless Whiteboard for iPad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Desktop has 151 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Remote Desktop's written reviews are positive against 33% of Wireless Whiteboard for iPad's.

Remote Desktop ships an update every 4 months, Wireless Whiteboard for iPad every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Desktop | Wireless Whiteboard for iPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [2.9 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-desktop-rdp-lite/id288362576/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wireless-whiteboard-for-ipad/id401352202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **151** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **51.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MochaSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/284741182) | [Ndili Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331426521) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Desktop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-desktop-rdp-lite/id288362576)

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.

**Highlights:** Connect to Windows PCs, View files and programs, Supports Windows XP/7/8/10, Printing support, Barcode scanner, Wake on LAN (WOL)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 🤖 Works great with Windows XP and Server 2003

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🔒 Security concerns raised by some users
- 🔌 Drains device battery quickly
- 🚫 Does not support Windows Home editions or Vista

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues, unable to type full usernames
- Corrupts desktop settings on remote machine
- Compatibility problems with certain network configurations

**Requested features**

- 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


### Wireless Whiteboard for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wireless-whiteboard-for-ipad/id401352202)

Transform your iPad into a versatile whiteboard for presentations and demos. Annotate images, import documents, and share your work via fax, mail, or projector. Supports a wide range of document types and printers.

**Highlights:** Use iPad as a whiteboard, Import and annotate images/documents, Print to over 1400 printer models, Send faxes to 220+ countries, Send postcards and letters via USPS, Project whiteboard via projector

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail | $14.99 | per month |
| Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail | $149.99 | per year |
| Cartoon1 Cover Sheet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Français Cover Sheet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deutsch Cover Sheet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday1 Cover Sheet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wedding Cover Sheet | $0.99 | one-time |
| FaxPack 44 - with 44 Fax Units (including 4 bonus) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Desktop free?

Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wireless Whiteboard for iPad free?

Wireless Whiteboard for iPad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Desktop or Wireless Whiteboard for iPad?

Wireless Whiteboard for iPad is rated higher. Remote Desktop averages 2.9 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Wireless Whiteboard for iPad averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Remote Desktop or Wireless Whiteboard for iPad have ads?

Neither Remote Desktop nor Wireless Whiteboard for iPad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Desktop or Wireless Whiteboard for iPad?

Remote Desktop ships an update every 4 months, and Wireless Whiteboard for iPad every 9 months. Most recently, Remote Desktop was updated on October 22, 2026 and Wireless Whiteboard for iPad on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*