Remote Desktop vs WebConnect Client
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.
WebConnect Client
Access your Windows PCs and applications remotely from your smartphone or tablet. This client offers fast, secure connections with unique features for optimal resizing and usability on touch devices.
- Fastest mobile RDP client
- Secure remote access to PCs and apps
- Optimal resizing of Windows objects
- Touchpad and floating pointer support
- Function bar for tablets
- Up to 10x faster than regular RDP
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AccessToGo is the FASTEST mobile RDP client - includes unique patent protected technology for optimal resizing of Windows objects. Get quick, easy & secure mobile RDP access to office/home PC and Windows apps (Excel, Acrobat, etc.) from smartphones & tablets. It’s the only RDP client that supports touchpad and floating pointers. Unique function bar for tablets displays popular keys (Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, & Windows). Tech support: mobile@ericom.com. *Best user experience – AccessToGo with Blaze RDP acceleration is up to 10x faster than regular RDP, e.g., Microsoft Remote Desktop / RDC / RDP, 2X Client RDP, Wyse PocketCloud, Remote RDP, Splashtop, & Jump Desktop. IMPORTANT: - Requires at least 512MB RAM - RDP must be enabled on the target Windows host (Home editions of Windows do not support RDP server) ------------------------------------------- ENHANCEMENTS *Ericom Blaze transforms AccessToGo into the fastest mobile RDP client - Enhances display performance of maps, video, radiology & 3D images, Adobe Flash, PDF files, etc. - Uses up to 80% less RDP bandwidth than regular RDP clients, e.g., Microsoft Remote Desktop / RDP - Great over 4G and Internet (Requires Ericom Blaze Server on RDP host: http://www.ericomblaze.com) *Alternative to Citrix - Ericom Connect centrally publishes & manages Windows desktops & apps hosted on Terminal Services / RDS / VDI - 1/2 the cost of Citrix Info: email mobile@ericom.com ------------------------------------------- STANDARD FEATURES - Extensive support for Touch Gestures - Auto keyboard and position on text entry field - Patent-pending technology enhances productivity and usability: Makes Windows desktops & applications easier to use on mobile devices (touch environments), reduces the need to zoom and pan when using remote access. Unlike Microsoft Remote Desktop / RDP, Ericom Blaze automatically adjusts the remote desktop resolution (Pixels Per Inch - PPI), and optimally resizes Windows objects (Start menu, icons, dialog boxes, etc.) - Native resolution support - Function bar for tablets displays frequently used keys (Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, Windows) & functions – Exclusive! - Enhanced Floater and Pointer Tools - Pinch to Zoom - Remote mouse mode support - Bluetooth / USB mouse and keyboard support - Virtual native keyboard & extended PC Keyboard support - Copy & Paste support - Remote Program support - Multilingual UI support - Full-screen auto-resize on orientation changes (portrait to / from landscape) - Sound / audio redirection - 8, 16, 24 & 32 bit color - URL Schemes OPTIONS *Ericom Blaze includes Ericom Secure Gateway – Secure, encrypted access when connecting from outside the firewall http://www.ericom.com/securegateway ---------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORTED PLATFORMS - iOS 11, 12 - Connecting to Windows 10/8/7, Windows Server 2019/2016/2012R2/2012/2008R2 ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
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Verdict
Remote Desktop and WebConnect Client both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Remote Desktop's written reviews are positive against 0% of WebConnect Client's. Remote Desktop also leads on ratings volume (146 vs 2). WebConnect Client's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence 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 — 3.0 for Remote Desktop against 3.0 for WebConnect Client. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Desktop has 146 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 0% of WebConnect Client's.
Remote Desktop ships an update every 4 months, WebConnect Client every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Desktop | WebConnect Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (146 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 146 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MochaSoft | Ericom Software Inc. |
Customer experience
Remote Desktop
WebConnect Client
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
WebConnect Client
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
WebConnect Client
No in-app purchases
Questions
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