Comparison

Connect My Computer vs NimbleDesk

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

Head to head
About

Connect My Computer

Access and control your Mac computers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Offers advanced features like trackpad control, modifier keypads, and international keyboard support for seamless remote management.

Highlights
  • Remote Mac control from iOS
  • Trackpad mouse cursor control
  • Modifier keypads (Shift, Ctrl, Alt)
  • Functional keyboard shortcuts
  • Virtual mouse buttons
  • International keyboard support
  • Mac OS X login
Features
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Connect to your Mac computers from iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch at anytime! Great functionalities and It's FREE! Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone XS Max! Compared with this free version, the Pro version has more features: - Multiple connections - Trackpad to move mouse cursor (also support click) and do mouse wheel scroll - Mouse right click, hover and mouse drag - Modifier keypad including Shift, Ctrl and Alt which enables you to press almost any key combinations. - A cool functional keyboard: Cut, copy & paste and other shortcuts keypad, including HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, Arrow keys, etc. - Virtual left button and right mouse button - Easy dragging and resizing using virtual mousepad - Support video output (need iPad or iOS4 and output connector) Features: - Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone - Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone 4/4S - Take advantage of iPad's big screen - Portrait and landscape mode - Support various resolutions and colors - Tap to do click, double tap to double click, and all easy to use features - Pinch to zoom in and out. Choose the zoom scale you like - International keyboard support for many languages, including French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese etc. - Mac OS X Login - Easy to use design Supported Platform: - Mac OS X Mountain Lion - Mac OS X Lion - Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Mac OS X Leopard - Mac OS X Tiger - Windows with VNC server installed Note: This is also a full VNC client. Thus you can also use it to connect to Windows with VNC server installed. Brief install instructions (Use it if you do not need step-by-step instructions): How to configure my Mac? - Mac OS Tiger: http://www.macminicolo.net/Mac_VNC_tutor.html - Leopard or Snow Leopard: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-10329122-263.html For detailed setup instructions and more information, see http://www.hanajobs.com/mobile/forums/show/13.page Send your comments/suggestions to hanamobiles@gmail.com or visit our website.

About

NimbleDesk

Access your Windows PC from your iPhone or iPad with fast, responsive streaming. Control your desktop with real mice, keyboards, or custom touch controls. Use your iPad as an extra monitor or collaborate with others by sharing your desktop.

Highlights
  • Fast, responsive remote desktop streaming
  • Support for real mice, keyboards, and controllers
  • Customizable on-screen touch controls
  • Use iPad as an extra wireless monitor
  • Securely share and access desktops with others
  • High-quality video and audio streaming
Features
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NimbleDesk gives you fast, responsive access to your Windows PC from your iPhone or iPad, wherever you are. Built around ultra-low-latency peer-to-peer WebRTC streaming and hardware-accelerated video, NimbleDesk is designed to make remote desktop control feel as immediate as possible. Whether you're working remotely, playing games, checking something on your PC, or using your iPad as an extra display, NimbleDesk keeps your desktop close at hand. FAST, HIGH-QUALITY REMOTE ACCESS Stream your Windows desktop with both video and audio at up to 4K and 60 FPS. Choose between quality modes that prioritize responsiveness or smoother playback depending on what you're doing. Whenever possible, NimbleDesk connects directly to your computer using a peer-to-peer connection. When a direct connection isn't available, encrypted relay servers can keep you connected across more restrictive networks. USE REAL MICE, KEYBOARDS, AND CONTROLLERS Connect compatible Bluetooth mice, keyboards, and game controllers to your iPhone or iPad and use them to control your remote PC. NimbleDesk is built for more than basic desktop navigation, making it suitable for gaming, productivity, and applications that benefit from precise input. CREATE CUSTOM TOUCH CONTROLS Layouts let you build your own on-screen controls for the things you use most. Add push buttons, toggle buttons, joysticks, and button pads, then configure them to send: - Keyboard input and shortcuts - Mouse input - Controller input - Common macros and input combinations Create layouts for games, creative applications, productivity workflows, or anything else that benefits from quick touch access. TURN YOUR IPAD INTO AN EXTRA MONITOR View any monitor connected to your Windows PC, or create a virtual display and use your iPad as an additional wireless monitor alongside your desktop or laptop. Move your work to another screen, keep reference material nearby, or extend your desktop without adding another physical monitor. CONNECT TO DESKTOPS SHARED WITH YOU Add friends and coworkers as connections, and they can invite you to access their Windows desktop. When someone shares a desktop with you, NimbleDesk lets you securely view and control it from your iPhone or iPad, according to the permissions set by the host. Jump into a game together, collaborate on a project, or simply check out what someone's working on. FREE TO GET STARTED The free tier includes: - Remote streaming up to 720p at 30 FPS - Up to 5 GB of encrypted relay usage - Direct peer-to-peer connections when available - An automatic 30-day trial of Premium features Premium unlocks higher streaming quality and additional capabilities for users who want the best NimbleDesk experience. AVAILABLE FOR WINDOWS PCS NimbleDesk currently connects to Windows computers running the NimbleDesk desktop app. Support for additional desktop platforms is planned for the future. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://www.nimble-desk.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.nimble-desk.com/privacy

Screenshots

Connect My Computer4 screens
NimbleDesk3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NimbleDesk at 5.0 against Connect My Computer's 3.5. NimbleDesk also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Connect My Computer's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Connect My Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NimbleDesk asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NimbleDesk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect My Computer has 98 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, NimbleDesk every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Connect My Computer versus NimbleDesk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect My ComputerNimbleDesk
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (98 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings98 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana MobileGudka Ventures LLC

Customer experience

Connect My Computer

All ratings98 ratings
Positive61.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews735 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative32.7%

NimbleDesk

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Connect My Computer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatibility with newer OS versions
  • Authentication failures with complex passwords
  • Frequent crashes, especially on multi-monitor setups

Requested features

4 requests
  • Remote wake/sleep functionality
  • Integrated file transfer
  • Improved multi-monitor support
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts

NimbleDesk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Connect My Computer

One-time1
  • Connect My Mac Pro$4.99
None

NimbleDesk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connect My Computer free?
Connect My Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NimbleDesk free?
NimbleDesk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Connect My Computer or NimbleDesk?
NimbleDesk is rated higher. Connect My Computer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while NimbleDesk averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Connect My Computer or NimbleDesk have ads?
Neither Connect My Computer nor NimbleDesk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect My Computer or NimbleDesk?
Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, and NimbleDesk every 2 weeks. Most recently, Connect My Computer was updated on September 28, 2026 and NimbleDesk on October 7, 2026.

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