# iRdesktop vs Windows App Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iRdesktop at 80% against Windows App Mobile's 35%. iRdesktop also leads on iOS requirement (3.0 vs 26.0). Windows App Mobile's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 45). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Windows App Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windows App Mobile has 7.8K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of iRdesktop's written reviews are positive against 35% of Windows App Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iRdesktop ships an update every 2 months, Windows App Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iRdesktop | Windows App Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irdesktop/id311467740/reviews) | **[4.2 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windows-app-mobile/id714464092/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 34.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 2 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thinstuff s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/311467744) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### iRdesktop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irdesktop/id311467740)

Access and control your Windows desktop remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. This client uses the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to connect to compatible Windows versions, offering features like mouse emulation and a familiar keyboard.

**Highlights:** Remote desktop control via RDP, Mouse emulation (click, drag, drop), Familiar iPhone keyboard support, Zoom and pan desktop view, Portrait and landscape rotation, Multiple connection entries, Wi-Fi and cellular data connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent free RDP client
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Intuitive touch-based controls
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 💡 Supports multiple simultaneous connections

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing
- 📱 Limited screen real estate for desktop apps
- 🔑 Lack of keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl, Alt, etc.)
- 🔍 Difficulty with small on-screen elements
- 📢 Intrusive ads on setup screens

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup with iOS 3.1.x
- Incompatibility with some Windows versions (Home editions)

**Requested features**

- Ability to hide top status bar for more screen space
- Support for international keyboard layouts
- Scrolling/panning improvements
- Option to pay for ad-free version


### Windows App Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windows-app-mobile/id714464092)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Connect securely to Windows PCs, virtual apps, and desktops from your iOS or iPadOS device. Access your work environment remotely with ease, managing connections and resources from a unified client.

**Highlights:** Connect to remote PCs and virtual desktops, Access managed resources, Remote Desktop Gateway support, Connection management and favorites, Audio and video streaming, Device redirection (folders, clipboard, microphone, camera), External monitor support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless remote desktop experience
- 👍 Smooth mouse and keyboard support
- 🚀 Reliable connections
- 👍 Great integration with Windows
- 🚀 Responsive and fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keyboard issues (no virtual keyboard, input problems)
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Resolution and scaling problems
- 🐛 Connectivity issues, especially over mobile data
- 🐛 Buggy after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues, especially over mobile data
- Resolution and scaling problems
- Incompatibility with newer iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Full screen support for external monitors
- Ability to save/sync connection profiles
- Support for multiple monitors and remote apps
- Improved keyboard functionality (F-keys, shortcuts)
- Better mouse/trackpad support (right-click, scrolling)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iRdesktop free?

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

### Is Windows App Mobile free?

Windows App Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iRdesktop or Windows App Mobile?

Windows App Mobile is rated higher. iRdesktop averages 3.3 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Windows App Mobile averages 4.2 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do iRdesktop or Windows App Mobile have ads?

Neither iRdesktop nor Windows App Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iRdesktop or Windows App Mobile?

iRdesktop ships an update every 2 months, and Windows App Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, iRdesktop was updated on July 21, 2026 and Windows App Mobile on September 25, 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.*