Comparison

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) vs AskTroi

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 any computer remotely and securely from your mobile device. This app offers a reliable and easy-to-set-up solution for working from anywhere, supporting RDP, VNC, and its own high-performance protocol.

Highlights
  • Secure RDP, VNC, and Fluid Remote Desktop support
  • Easy and automatic computer setup
  • Full mouse and advanced Bluetooth keyboard support
  • Simultaneous connection support
  • External monitor and AirPlay support
  • Copy/paste functionality
  • Touch ID protection
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

AskTroi

Features
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AskTroi is a Discovery Assistant for business professionals who want to understand people before they advise, sell, or solve. During live conversations, AskTroi listens in real time, transcribes what was said, and suggests calm, curiosity-driven follow-up questions. It is not built to close people. It is built to understand people. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose a conversation type (consulting, sales discovery, recruiting, and more) 2. Select a coaching framework that shapes how AskTroi thinks 3. Start a live session. AskTroi transcribes the conversation and surfaces what was revealed, what may still be unknown, and three possible questions to ask next 4. End the session and review an AI-generated post-call summary BUILT FOR • Consultants and advisors • Sales professionals doing discovery calls • Recruiters and hiring managers • Customer success and account managers • Founders and agency owners KEY FEATURES • Real-time transcription during live conversations • AI-powered discovery question suggestions • Conversation map showing what was revealed vs. unknown • Multiple conversation types and coaching frameworks • Post-call summaries • Session limits by plan with in-app subscription management FREE TO START New accounts include 2 live sessions per month (up to 20 minutes each). Upgrade to Solo or Pro for more sessions and longer calls. IMPORTANT AskTroi uses your microphone to transcribe conversations. You are responsible for obtaining consent from all participants where required by law. AI suggestions are guidance only, not legal, financial, or professional advice. Privacy Policy: https://asktroi.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://asktroi.com/terms

Screenshots

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)4 screens
AskTroi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AskTroi at Free against Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)'s $14.99. Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On ads 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

AskTroi is free to download; Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) costs $14.99 up front. AskTroi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) versus AskTroi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)AskTroi
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB2 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperPhase Five SystemsDiano Enterprises Inc

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)

AskTroi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AskTroi

Subscriptions2
  • Solo$29.991 Month
  • Pro$49.991 Month

Questions

Is Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) free?
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AskTroi free?
AskTroi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) or AskTroi have ads?
Neither Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) nor AskTroi shows ads.

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