Comparison

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) vs Amazon WorkSpaces

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

Amazon WorkSpaces

Access your fully managed cloud desktop from any device. This application connects you to a virtual desktop environment for all your daily computing tasks, including document editing, web browsing, and email.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based desktop service
  • Access from any device
  • Document editing
  • Web application access
  • Email client
Features
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The Amazon WorkSpaces App connects you to an Amazon WorkSpace. Amazon WorkSpaces provides a fully-managed desktop service in the cloud. You can use Amazon WorkSpaces for all of your day-to-day computing needs such as editing documents, accessing web applications, and sending/receiving email. You need an existing Amazon Web Services account and to have provisioned a WorkSpace to use this app.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) at 73% against Amazon WorkSpaces's 12%. Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.1) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 57). Amazon WorkSpaces's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Amazon WorkSpaces is free to download; Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) has 1.7K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)'s written reviews are positive against 12% of Amazon WorkSpaces's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) ships an update every 2 months, Amazon WorkSpaces every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) versus Amazon WorkSpaces: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)Amazon WorkSpaces
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings) — better1.1 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews — better11.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better57
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPhase Five SystemsAMZN Mobile LLC

Customer experience

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)

All ratings1,672 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews1,073 reviews
Positive72.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative19.9%

Amazon WorkSpaces

All ratings56 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive11.7%
Neutral13.5%
Negative74.9%

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

Amazon WorkSpaces

From 57 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well with iPad Pro trackpad and keyboard
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on latest iOS/iPadOS updates
  • 🔌 Battery drain issues
  • 🔍 Display issues on certain iPad models
  • 🔑 Lack of keyboard/mouse support
  • 🔊 No Bluetooth audio support

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)

Amazon WorkSpaces

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Repeated key presses
  • Inability to copy/paste
  • Frequent crashes and connection issues
  • Incompatibility with latest iOS/iPadOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for external displays and dual-screen setups
  • Improved keyboard and mouse integration
  • Bluetooth audio support
  • Split-screen multitasking

In-app purchases

None

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)

No in-app purchases

None

Amazon WorkSpaces

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 Amazon WorkSpaces free?
Amazon WorkSpaces is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) or Amazon WorkSpaces?
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) is rated higher. Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Amazon WorkSpaces averages 1.1 from 57 ratings.
Do Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) or Amazon WorkSpaces have ads?
Neither Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) nor Amazon WorkSpaces shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) or Amazon WorkSpaces?
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) ships an update every 2 months, and Amazon WorkSpaces every 5 months. Most recently, Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) was updated on September 23, 2026 and Amazon WorkSpaces on August 20, 2026.

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