Comparison

iRemoteDesktop vs Machinist Calc Pro

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

Head to head
About

iRemoteDesktop

Access your Windows PC from your iPhone or iPad. This app allows you to control your computer remotely, offering features like a virtual mouse, modifier keypad, and support for multiple connections. It's designed for users who need to access their desktop environment on the go.

Highlights
  • Remote Windows PC access
  • Virtual mouse and keypad
  • Multiple connection support
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Cut, copy, paste shortcuts
  • Startup password protection
Features
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Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone!! Optimized to use iPhone 4.0's HD screen! If you want to access Windows PC from iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch, this is the app for you! Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate are supported! iRemoteDesktop is a Windows Remote Desktop (RDP) client for iPhone/iPod Touch. Using it you can access your Windows PC from anywhere at anytime. Note: Not all Windows support remote desktop. Check below for supported platforms or download the tool from http://www.hanamobiles.com/tools/HanaEasyConfig.exe. Supported Platform: - Windows XP Professional - Windows Vista Business/Enterprise/Ultimate - Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate - Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 Important: The following systems are NOT supported: - Windows XP Home - Windows Vista Home Basic/Premium - Windows 7 Home Starter/Basic/Premium - Others not listed in "Supported Platform" section Features: - Multiple connections - Portrait and landscape mode - Various resolutions and colors support - Modifier keypad including Shift, Ctrl and Alt which enables you to press almost any key combinations. - Cut, copy & paste and other shortcuts keypad, including HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, Arrow keys, etc. - Virtual mouse pad for precise and easy mouse control - Virtual left button and right mouse button - Easy dragging and resizing using virtual mousepad - Startup password protection - Support video output (need iPad or iOS4 and output connector) - External keyboard support - International keyboard support for many languages, including French, German, Korean, Russian etc. - Support iPhone built-in VPN - Easy to use UI Setup Instructions: http://www.hanajobs.com/mobile/posts/list/6958.page Note: - Make sure Remote Desktop is enabled on your computer - IMPORTANT: For Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server, choose "Allow connections from computers running any version of Remote Desktop (less secure)" - Modify firewall settings to allow Remote Desktop. You should try to connect from another Windows computer to make sure the Remote Desktop is enabled. For more infomation on how to enable Remote Desktop, see Windows XP: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXp/using/mobility/getstarted/Remoteintro.mspx Windows Vista/Windows 7: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/turn-on-remote-desktop-in-windows-vista/ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Remote-Desktop-Connection-frequently-asked-questions Tip: Q: How to do right click? A: To do a right click, tap the area you want to right click AND hold finger on the iPhone/iPod touch screen without releasing until you see the right context menu. Basically, press for a bit long time to do right click. Q: How to grab/move a window, icon or something else? A: Double tap and hold. For example, if you want to move a window in the desktop, double tap the window title bar and, on the second tap, hold down your finger until the window is grabbed, then move your finger around the screen to drag it to another position. Send your comments/suggestions to hanamobiles@gmail.com or visit our website.

About

Machinist Calc Pro

This app provides machining professionals with a comprehensive set of tools for calculations related to speeds, feeds, threads, and trigonometry. It aims to increase productivity and reduce tool wear by offering quick access to essential data, replacing the need for physical charts and books.

Highlights
  • Speeds and Feeds calculations
  • Thread size and drill size look-ups
  • Trigonometric functions
  • Right triangle math
  • US and Metric unit conversions
  • Built-in help
Features
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Ideal for machining pros, machine setters, tool and die makers, production engineers, shop managers and shop owners who want to increase productivity and profits in the design, layout and set-up stages of production and reduce wear and tear on costly cutting tools. And while perhaps obvious, if you change from an iOS device to a non-iOS device, you WILL need to buy a new license as they are incompatible. The Machinist Calc Pro is the first machining math and reference tool to provide a complete assortment of machine shop solutions. It has more complete Thread data than the Machinery's Handbook, including step-saving Thread and Drill Size chart look-ups, speeds and feeds, right triangle solutions, bolt patterns and much more. Spend more time machining and less time looking up specs and data in books, on charts or in computer programs. FEATURES: • Created by Calculated Industries, the originator of the award-winning Construction Master calculators • Built-in help, just press and hold a key • All the functionality and solutions of the handheld Machinist Calc Pro calculators and optimized for the iPhone device user • Entry Editing Backspace Key – with a swipe of a finger (left - to - right) • A complete User’s Guide is available free at www.calculated.com DEDICATED FUNCTIONS: • Speeds and Feeds - Calculate for Milling, Turning and Drilling; Spindle Speed (RPM), Feed Rate (IPM), Cut Speed, Cut Feed, Feed per Tooth, Number of Teeth and Radial Chip Thinning adjustment factor • Thread Size - Enter numeric, fractional or metric thread sizes and display tap, roll tap, close and free fit drill sizes. Display pitch, major and minor diameters • Drill Point - Enter the cutting angle and Drill Size and calculate the Drill Point cut depth • Drill Size - Enter numeric, letter, fractional or metric Drill Size and display the closest fitting Drill Size and scroll through available drill sizes • 3-Wire Measure - Enter Wire Size (or use calculated Best Wire size) and 3-Wire Measurement to calculate pitch diameter • Trigonometric Functions - Sine, Cosine, Tangent, Arcsine, Arccosine, Arctangent • Right Triangle Math - Enter, calculate Angle, Hypotenuse, Opposite and Adjacent side lengths Additional Features: • Thread Classification Tables ◦U.S. - Internal (3) 1B, 2B, 3B - External (3) 1A, 2A, 3A ◦Metric - Internal (14) 3G-9G and 3H-9H - External (28) 3g-9g, 3h-9h, 3e-9e, 3f-9f • U.S. and Metric Unit Entries and Conversions ◦Decimal Inches/mils ◦Feet-Inch-Fractions ◦m, mm, cm ◦Area, Volume and Weight • Works as a Standard Calculator TRADEMARKS: Machinist Calc® is a registered trademark of Calculated Industries, Inc.

Screenshots

iRemoteDesktop4 screens
Machinist Calc Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iRemoteDesktop at $4.99 against Machinist Calc Pro's $24.99. iRemoteDesktop also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Machinist Calc Pro's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (27 vs 5). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

iRemoteDesktop costs $4.99 and Machinist Calc Pro $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Machinist Calc Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Machinist Calc Pro has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of iRemoteDesktop's written reviews are positive against 56% of Machinist Calc Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRemoteDesktop ships an update every 3 months, Machinist Calc Pro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iRemoteDesktop versus Machinist Calc Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRemoteDesktopMachinist Calc Pro
Price$4.99 — better$24.99
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)4.8 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings527 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB14 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHana MobileCalculated Industries

Customer experience

iRemoteDesktop

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative26.3%

Machinist Calc Pro

All ratings27 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

iRemoteDesktop

No in-app purchases

None

Machinist Calc Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRemoteDesktop free?
iRemoteDesktop costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Machinist Calc Pro free?
Machinist Calc Pro costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRemoteDesktop or Machinist Calc Pro?
Machinist Calc Pro is rated higher. iRemoteDesktop averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Machinist Calc Pro averages 4.8 from 27 ratings.
Do iRemoteDesktop or Machinist Calc Pro have ads?
Neither iRemoteDesktop nor Machinist Calc Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRemoteDesktop or Machinist Calc Pro?
iRemoteDesktop ships an update every 3 months, and Machinist Calc Pro every 5 months. Most recently, iRemoteDesktop was updated on September 28, 2026 and Machinist Calc Pro on September 27, 2026.

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