Comparison

iRemoteDesktop vs FTP Сlient for the Files app

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

FTP Сlient for the Files app

This utility app allows seamless connection to remote servers using various protocols like FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and FTPES. It provides easy file management through the native Files app, enabling efficient data transfer and storage.

Highlights
  • Connect to remote servers
  • Support for FTP, FTPS, SFTP, FTPES
  • File management via native Files app
  • Create and switch server profiles
  • Efficient data transfer
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Welcome to Extender - your universal tool for connecting to remote servers and conveniently working with files! Allow your data to move and be stored with ease and convenience. With Extender, you gain the ability to easily create profiles of remote servers and switch between them, providing access to files through the native Files app with all the familiar standard features. Thanks to a wide range of supported protocols, including FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and FTPES, you can connect to servers of different types and efficiently transfer data. Ready to enhance the convenience and efficiency of file management? Discover limitless possibilities for managing servers and files with Extender. Welcome to a world of seamless data transfer and uncompromising convenience!

Screenshots

iRemoteDesktop4 screens
FTP Сlient for the Files app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iRemoteDesktop at 2.6 against FTP Сlient for the Files app's 1.0. iRemoteDesktop also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (68% vs 33%). 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

iRemoteDesktop costs $4.99 and FTP Сlient for the Files app $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iRemoteDesktop holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iRemoteDesktop has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of iRemoteDesktop's written reviews are positive against 33% of FTP Сlient for the Files app's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iRemoteDesktop versus FTP Сlient for the Files app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRemoteDesktopFTP Сlient for the Files app
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana MobileAndrey Uspanov

Customer experience

iRemoteDesktop

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

FTP Сlient for the Files app

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

iRemoteDesktop

No in-app purchases

None

FTP Сlient for the Files app

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRemoteDesktop free?
iRemoteDesktop costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FTP Сlient for the Files app free?
FTP Сlient for the Files app costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRemoteDesktop or FTP Сlient for the Files app?
iRemoteDesktop is rated higher. iRemoteDesktop averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while FTP Сlient for the Files app averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iRemoteDesktop or FTP Сlient for the Files app have ads?
Neither iRemoteDesktop nor FTP Сlient for the Files app shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRemoteDesktop or FTP Сlient for the Files app?
iRemoteDesktop ships an update every 3 months, and FTP Сlient for the Files app every 3 months. Most recently, iRemoteDesktop was updated on September 28, 2026 and FTP Сlient for the Files app on September 8, 2026.

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