Comparison

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) vs PrintCentral Pro

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

Head to head
About

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)

Access and control any computer from your mobile device. This secure remote desktop application offers high-performance connections and supports various protocols for seamless remote work and access.

Highlights
  • Secure remote connections
  • Supports RDP, VNC, and Fluid protocols
  • Easy setup for any computer
  • Full mouse and gesture support
  • External monitor and Apple Pencil support
  • Advanced Bluetooth keyboard support
  • Copy/paste functionality
Features
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Leave your laptop behind. Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere. Jump Desktop is a remote desktop application that lets you securely connect to any computer in the world. Compatible with both RDP and VNC, Jump Desktop is secure, reliable and very easy to set up. Jump Desktop also supports our own, high performance, next generation remote desktop protocol called Fluid Remote Desktop. Easy setup and reliable: Jump Desktop is very easy to setup; anyone can do it! Just visit: https://jumpdesktop.com on your PC or Mac, click the ‘Automatic Setup’ link and follow step-by-step instructions. You’ll be up and running in no time. Also - not subscriptions! Secure: Jump encrypts the connection between computers to ensure privacy and security. Automatic connections are always encrypted by default. Supports NLA, TLS/SSL encryption for RDP. SSH Tunnelling and SSL/TLS encryption for VNC. Fluid Remote Desktop uses DTLS for secure connections. Powerful features: * Works with almost any computer and operating system. * Supports physical mice! On iOS 13 and iPadOS, Jump Desktop supports the accessibility mouse with some limitations. Jump Desktop also supports special physical mice with no limitations. For more information visit https://jumpdesktop.com/mice. * Fluid Remote Desktop protocol supports high performance remote desktop and audio. * Easy and secure setup: Automatically configure your PC or Mac for remote access using Wi-Fi/3G/LTE without worrying about your router settings. Setup as many computers as you like – there are no limits! * Built for iPad Pro, iPad, iPhone and iPod * iPad Pro features: Full support for split-screen multitasking and Apple Pencil. * Open multiple simultaneous connections * Live connection previews * Protect your server settings using Touch ID * Connection syncing via iCloud connection syncing * Advanced Bluetooth keyboard: The best bluetooth keyboard support on the App Store. Shortcuts, function keys and arrow keys - everything works. Also includes macros for keys no available on bluetooth keyboards (i.e function keys) * SSH tunneling with password and public key authentication supported * Supports large custom screen resolutions and VGA/HDMI out * Full mouse support via touch gestures: left, right and middle button clicks, dragging, scrolling, precision pointer movement * Multiple gesture support - includes the ability to draw or write using your finger * Copy/paste: Transfer text to or from your computer using the pasteboard * HDMI/VGA external monitor support: View your desktop on an external monitor using a cable or AirPlay. Jump Desktop will let you utilize you external display as a true monitor (not as a mirror like other apps on the store). * Multi-core rendering engine makes Jump Desktop one of the fastest RDP and VNC engines on the planet * Full support for Linea and Infinea barcode and MSR scanners. Includes support for E2E encryption. RDP features: * Supports RD Gateway * Supports custom resolutions. Set any resolution you want including Retina resolutions. * Dynamic RDP resolution updates on Windows 8.1+ * Remote printing: Send print outs from your computer to your iPad/iPhone device (exclusive RDP print redirection feature on the App Store!) * Folder sharing * Audio streaming * Console sessions * International keyboard layouts * Multiple monitor support on Windows 7+ * Multi-touch redirection support on Windows 8+ Fluid Features: * Super high performance, adaptive remote desktop * Audio streaming * Strong encryption built into the protocol * Connect from anywhere, even restricted networks without requiring networking knowledge * Clipboard sharing VNC features: * Tested with Mac OS X, TightVNC, RealVNC, UltraVNC, Linux (Ubuntu Remote Desktop) * Secure: Supports SSH tunneling as well as SSL encryption * Black & white, gray scale, 8, 16 and 24-bit color to help optimize bandwidth * Multiple monitor support * Macs: Support locking the Mac's screen and syncing the pasteboard

About

PrintCentral Pro

This app offers comprehensive file management, transfer, and printing capabilities for your documents and cloud storage. It allows printing to virtually any printer, converting files to PDF, and managing content from various cloud services.

Highlights
  • Print to all printers (AirPrint and non-AirPrint)
  • Cloud server management (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)
  • Convert documents and images to PDF
  • File transfer via WiFi and Bluetooth
  • Print from other apps (Safari, Photos)
  • Apple Watch printing
  • iPad as WiFi Hard Drive
Features
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The Ultimate File Management, Transfer and Print solution for the iPad. Print to ALL printers (Not just AirPrint Printers). View, store & print email, documents & PDFs, all major cloud servers, attachments, photos, contacts & web pages. Convert documents and images to PDF files. Also print from inside other app e.g. Safari, Photos & more MDM Support - Support for Mobile Device Management multiple app configuration - Chosen by Apple for "What's Hot" on the App Store - Featured on the Discovery Channel MacWorld: "PrintCentral is much more than a printing utility-it is a veritable office center" AppCraver: "This app will let you print basically anything from basically anywhere." ► Print ALL content to ALL Printers • Print direct to most existing WiFi or shared printers, or use our free printer/file sharing Mac/PC WePrint software for ALL printers. • Print to all AirPrint, non-AirPrint & network shared printers • Print files & other content from other apps • Print almost anything from your Mac to your iPad as a PDF file • Print Preview and print page selection • Print remotely via mobile data or WiFi • Choose from a large range of printing options. Copies, Duplex, Grayscale, Image sizes, Page Range, Paper Size, Margins ... • Save web pages, documents etc. as PDF files • Bluetooth and Mobile printing using many Brother & Zebra mobile printers. e.g. Brother PJ-673, Zebra iMZ 220 ... • USB and other printers can be used via free print server software on your Mac/PC ► Complete File & Cloud Server Management/Transfer/Conversion • The most advanced File Management app available for the iPad • Drag and drop files from other apps on compatible iPads for printing, exporting and importing as well as PDF conversion • Combine all of your Cloud Servers together to Transfer Files between them and other devices • iCloud, Dropbox, Evernote, Box, FTP, OneDrive, ShareFile, SugarSync, WebDAV & More • Print, Send or fetch files from Other Apps to store centrally • Secure with an App Password or Finger Touch ID • Advanced search to find files on local and cloud servers • Integration with the global device Spotlight Search • Zip email and save or email ► Apple Watch • Print Images and Photos straight from your Apple Watch • Print from all of your Cloud Servers ► WiFi Hard Drive • Mount your iPad as a network server on your Mac or PC for quick file transfer • Send and fetch files from your iPad to your Mac or PC or Network server • Drag and drop documents & files between devices ► Transfer Files and Content to computers and other devices • Send content from other apps to other devices • Use the built in Bluetooth or WiFi transfer features to quickly and simply send files to another iPad, iPhone, Mac or PC • Copy text or an image from a Web Page and send to another device with a single tap • Send a phone number, address, photo or other content quickly to friends • Drag and drop to move files to other devices ► Emails - Print, Attach files, Save and PDF Convert • Print emails and attachments • Attach multiple files and images to new emails • Supports virtually all email accounts • Send Cloud and other files as attachments • Save attachments for archiving or emailing ► Complete Calendar/Reminder Printing • View and Print by Day/Week/Month • Email your calendar views as PDFs • Print event maps and directions • Print and filter reminder lists ► Print and Save Web Pages • Print from Safari • Drag Web addresses from Safari for viewing and printing • Copy web and email content from apps to print or convert to PDF • Save downloaded files from web pages for archiving or emailing • Send web pages as PDF email attachments ► Photos and Image File Sharing and Transfer • Move Image/Video Files to your Photo Album • Move Photos & Image Files to and from your Cloud servers, Mac/PC or another iPad/iPhone • Print Photos in multiple sizes ► Contacts • Search & select multiple contacts to print • View all emails for each contact

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PrintCentral Pro at $4.99 against Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)'s $14.99. Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, 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

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) costs $14.99 and PrintCentral Pro $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) against 4.6 for PrintCentral Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) has 1.7K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)'s written reviews are positive against 79% of PrintCentral Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) ships an update every 3 weeks, PrintCentral Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) versus PrintCentral Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)PrintCentral Pro
Price$14.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings)4.6 (187 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews78.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better187
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPhase Five SystemsEuroSmartz Ltd

Customer experience

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)

All ratings1,686 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews1,078 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative19.9%

PrintCentral Pro

All ratings187 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews490 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative19.2%

User reviews

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 💡 Excellent mouse and keyboard support
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with external displays

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Battery intensive
  • 🐛 Occasional disconnections and freezes
  • 🔋 High power consumption when running in the background
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer OS versions

PrintCentral Pro

From 187 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient printing
  • 💡 Comprehensive features
  • 🔒 Reliable connectivity
  • 👍 Great customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues
  • 🔍 Confusing setup
  • 🤔 Limited functionality
  • 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent performance

Bugs and requests

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to connect to computers without passwords
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between multiple displays
  • Cursor and mouse pointer issues in certain applications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Wake-on-LAN support
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • Improved audio streaming capabilities
  • Support for more input devices (e.g., graphics tablets)

PrintCentral Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Printing failures
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Connectivity problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • More printer compatibility
  • Improved printing options
  • Streamlined interface
  • Mobile-friendly design

In-app purchases

None

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)

No in-app purchases

None

PrintCentral Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) free?
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrintCentral Pro free?
PrintCentral Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) or PrintCentral Pro?
PrintCentral Pro is rated higher. Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while PrintCentral Pro averages 4.6 from 187 ratings.
Do Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) or PrintCentral Pro have ads?
Neither Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) nor PrintCentral Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) or PrintCentral Pro?
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) ships an update every 3 weeks, and PrintCentral Pro every 4 months. Most recently, Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) was updated on October 17, 2026 and PrintCentral Pro on October 16, 2026.

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