Comparison

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) vs FileBrowser Professional

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

FileBrowser Professional

Manage and edit documents directly from your iOS device. Access files from over 20 network and cloud storage locations, stream media, and perform bulk file operations. Integrates with other apps for seamless on-the-go editing and sharing.

Highlights
  • Access network and cloud storage
  • Edit documents in-place
  • Bulk file renaming
  • Automatic folder sync
  • Backup local files
  • Stream media files
  • Integrates with other apps
Features
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Professional document management for iOS, with bulk rename, backup and sync tasks. Edit your documents in-place, stream your media files and connect to over 20 different network and cloud storage locations. “Maximize the potential of what you can do with files on iOS” - Cult of Mac “FileBrowser remains the best option” - MacStories Direct and secure file access to your computers, servers and other storage devices on home or company networks. Core Features - Access file servers and cloud storage - View documents and optionally store them for offline viewing - Present a video, PowerPoint or Keynote direct from the server - Copy and move between any type of storage, from single files to whole directories - Bi-directional automatic sync of network folders to your iPad/iPhone - Backup local files to a network file server or cloud storage - Integrates with other apps allowing you to edit, save and share files while on the go - Integrates with your existing infrastructure, including Active Directory - Integrates with iOS data protection, utilising hardware-based encryption to secure content - Pro photographer XMP sidecar file support for rating images - VPN on-demand support for third-party VPN clients - Supports Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS) - Requires no additional software on company servers Office App Integration - No more duplication of documents between apps - Launch an Office app to edit a network document in-place - Changes are automatically saved to the original document - Scan documents or images direct to multi page PDF - Automatic colour and perspective correction of scanned documents MDM Integration - Centralised distribution of FileBrowser configuration settings - Enforced security lockdown - Conform to corporate Mobile Security Policies - Prevent users from changing local settings - Selectively override any local configuration setting - Distribute file server connection details - Control whether offline viewing/storage is permitted - Control whether content can be shared FileBrowser Professional uses the SMB1, SMB2, and SMB3 network access protocols (also known as CIFS or Windows File Sharing) to connect to: - Macs - PCs - NAS drives - Windows File Servers (including Windows Server Clusters) Access local storage - USB Drives - SD Cards - Folders of other apps - iCloud Drive folders of other apps - iOS Photo Library You can also connect to the following cloud storage - Microsoft OneDrive - Microsoft OneDrive for Business - Microsoft SharePoint 2013 or later - Box.com - Google Drive (including Shared Team Drives) - Dropbox (including Dropbox for Business) - Backblaze B2 - Amazon S3 - Nextcloud - pCloud - Digital Ocean S3 - FileBase S3 - Google Cloud S3 - iDrive Cloud S3 - Storj S3 - Wasabi S3 - WebDAV servers - FTP/FTPS servers - SFTP servers Unlike other file manager apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us. For fast friendly support please email support@stratospherix.com. We are happy to receive support emails in any language, but are only able to reply in English.

Screenshots

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)4 screens
FileBrowser Professional4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) at #2 against FileBrowser Professional's #9. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 FileBrowser Professional $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FileBrowser Professional holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)'s written reviews are positive against 75% of FileBrowser Professional's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) ships an update fortnightly, FileBrowser Professional every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) versus FileBrowser Professional: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)FileBrowser Professional
Price$14.99$14.99
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings)4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews74.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better1.6K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#2 — better#9
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhase Five SystemsStratospherix Ltd

Customer experience

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)

All ratings1,718 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews1,127 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative20.3%

FileBrowser Professional

All ratings1,557 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral7.8%
Negative17.4%

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

FileBrowser Professional

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best app for files
  • 🚀 Always adding new features
  • 🚀 Lean, clean, and top speed operating
  • 🚀 Excellent app that is regularly updated
  • 🚀 Fantastic, reliable, and productivity tool

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Hide keyboard button issue after editing
  • 🐛 Slow file operations and performance issues
  • 🐛 Sync issues with SMB connections
  • 🐛 Inability to access certain file types
  • 🐛 Unreliable file transfers and data loss

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)

FileBrowser Professional

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cannot access S3 buckets without app running
  • Sync functionality not working as expected
  • Crashes when opening SharePoint locations
  • Loses login credentials for cloud/network devices
  • Inability to access OneDrive for Business

Requested features

9 requests
  • Create document functionality (HTML, PHP, CSS, JS)
  • Add support for album cover art
  • Longer text support for folders with unlimited characters
  • Loop one song option for media player
  • Freeform cropping option for images
Show 4 more
  • ID3 tag editor
  • SSH functionality
  • Mega cloud storage support
  • Frame.io integration

In-app purchases

None

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)

No in-app purchases

None

FileBrowser Professional

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 FileBrowser Professional free?
FileBrowser Professional costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) or FileBrowser Professional?
FileBrowser Professional is rated higher. Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while FileBrowser Professional averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) or FileBrowser Professional have ads?
Neither Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) nor FileBrowser Professional shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) or FileBrowser Professional?
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) ships an update fortnightly, and FileBrowser Professional every 4 weeks. Most recently, Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) was updated on November 10, 2026 and FileBrowser Professional on November 11, 2026.
Which is more popular, Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) or FileBrowser Professional?
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and FileBrowser Professional at #9. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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