Comparison

Remote Desktop vs Soliton SecureDesktop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Soliton SecureDesktop

Features
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* Description: "Soliton SecureDesktop" is a remote control application for enterprise users. Soliton SecureDesktop is the easiest and fastest way to access your Mac or Windows PC in your office from across the Internet securely without VPN. "Soliton SecureDesktop Center", gateway appliance, is required to be deployed in your enterprise network. * Features: - Strong security for remote control The communication between Soliton SecureDesktop and Soliton SecureDesktop Center is fully secured by SSL. Furthermore X.509 certificate can be used to authenticate you and your mobile device. - 100% compatibility with your desktop You can access all of the programs and files on your computer with 100% compatibility, including Microsoft Office and iWork, any desktop browsers such as IE, Safari, Chrome, and Firefox with full Flash and Java support, with all of your bookmarks and your favorite plug-ins. - High performance Real-time streaming technology including 3D graphics, HD video and synchronized audio optimizes performance that automatically adapts to varying network condition over Wi-Fi and 3G/4G. You can operate your computer from your mobile device effectively as if you were sitting in front of your computer. - Easy and simple login to a PC with SmartOn ID Soliton SecureDesktop Client has a feature which enables users to login a PC with SmartOn ID (Secure two-factor authentication software) with a simple button. *Requirements: - Soliton SecureDesktop Center For details please visit Soliton SecureDesktop website: http://www.soliton.co.jp/ssd/ By downloading, you agree to the Terms of Use at: http://www.soliton.co.jp/eula/ ** NOTICE ** Please use Splashtop Streamer V3.1.0 or later version and use Soliton SecureDesktop Center V1.2.0 or later version when you use Soliton SecureDesktop Client V1.2.1 or later versions.

Screenshots

Remote Desktop4 screens
Soliton SecureDesktop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Soliton SecureDesktop at 13.0 against Remote Desktop's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Remote Desktop versus Soliton SecureDesktop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote DesktopSoliton SecureDesktop
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (151 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings151 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMochaSoftSoliton Systems K.K.

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

Soliton SecureDesktop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Remote Desktop

No in-app purchases

None

Soliton SecureDesktop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Desktop free?
Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Soliton SecureDesktop free?
Soliton SecureDesktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote Desktop or Soliton SecureDesktop have ads?
Neither Remote Desktop nor Soliton SecureDesktop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Desktop or Soliton SecureDesktop?
Remote Desktop ships an update every 4 months, and Soliton SecureDesktop every 4 months. Most recently, Remote Desktop was updated on October 22, 2026 and Soliton SecureDesktop on September 29, 2026.

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