Comparison

Splashtop vs iRemoteDesktop Lite

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

Head to head
About

Splashtop

Access your Mac or PC securely from your phone or tablet, anytime, anywhere. Enjoy fast, reliable remote access with simple setup and no lag. Control your computer's apps, files, and tools remotely.

Highlights
  • Remote access to Mac/Windows computers
  • High-quality audio & video streaming
  • Low-latency remote control
  • Blank screen mode for privacy
  • Remote webcam access
  • Cross-platform support
Features
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NEED ACCESS RIGHT NOW? FORGOT SOMETHING ON YOUR COMPUTER? Your computer, anywhere you are. Access your Mac or PC securely from your phone or tablet – anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re traveling, helping family, or need something urgently from your Mac or PC, Splashtop gives you fast, reliable remote access in seconds. No complicated setup. No lag. Just control. GET STARTED IN 3 STEPS 1. Install Splashtop on your phone or tablet 2. Install the free Splashtop Streamer on your computer 3. Log in and connect instantly. That’s it. WHAT PEOPLE USE SPLASHTOP FOR • Accessing full apps, files, and tools they left at home • Working remotely when plans change • Helping parents or friends fix computer issues • Staying productive while traveling • Getting peace of mind knowing their computer is always reachable WHY SPLASHTOP Splashtop is trusted by millions of users and IT teams worldwide for one reason: it works when it matters. • ULTRA-FAST Smooth, high-resolution streaming with low latency. • SIMPLE SETUP Install, log in, and connect. No IT degree required. • SECURE Bank-grade encryption keeps your data and your screen private. • RELIABLE Works even on limited bandwidth or mobile data. This is the same remote access technology used by professionals – made simple for personal use. FREE VS ANYWHERE ACCESS • FREE Access your computer on the same local network • ANYWHERE ACCESS (UPGRADE) Securely connect from anywhere, on any network When remote access becomes important – not just occasional – upgrading unlocks full freedom without changing tools. KEY FEATURES • Access your Mac or Windows computer anytime • High-quality audio & video streaming • Low-latency remote control • Blank screen mode for privacy • Remote webcam access • Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac, iOS) PERSONAL VS BUSINESS Splashtop Personal is designed for non-commercial use. For work or teams, try Splashtop Business for advanced features and management. A REMOTE ACCESS TOOL YOU CAN TRUST When your computer matters, access shouldn’t be complicated. Splashtop gives you control, clarity, and confidence – wherever you are. See our Terms of Service and Privacy policy at https://www.splashtop.com/terms/splashtop.

About

iRemoteDesktop Lite

Access your Windows PC from your iPhone or iPad. This app provides remote desktop functionality, allowing you to control your computer from anywhere. It's optimized for retina screens and supports various Windows versions.

Highlights
  • Remote Windows PC access
  • Optimized for retina screens
  • Supports various Windows versions
  • Portrait and landscape mode
  • Pinch to zoom
  • International keyboard support
Features
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Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone!! Optimized to use the new iPad and iPhone retina screen! Great functionalities and It's FREE! Access your Windows PC from iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch at anytime! Windows 11/Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate are supported! iRemoteDesktop Free is a Windows Remote Desktop (RDP) client for iPhone/iPod Touch. Using it you can access your Windows PC from anywhere at anytime. Note: Not all Windows support remote desktop. Check below for supported platforms or download the tool from http://www.hanamobiles.com/tools/HanaEasyConfig.exe. 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. - Easy dragging and resizing using virtual mousepad - Startup password protection - Virtual left button and right mouse button - Support video output (need iPad or iOS4 and output connector) Features: - Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone - Take advantage of iPhone 4/4s and new iPad's HD retina 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 - International keyboard support for many languages, including French, German, Korean, Russian etc. - Pinch to zoom in and out. Choose the zoom scale you like - Easy to use design Supported Platform: - Windows 11 - Windows 10 - Windows 8 - Windows XP Professional - Windows Vista Business/Enterprise/Ultimate - Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate - Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 Important: The following systems are NOT supported: - Windows XP Home - Windows Vista Home Basic/Premium - Windows 7 Home Starter/Basic/Premium - Others not listed in "Supported Platform" section For detailed setup instructions and more information, see http://www.hanajobs.com/mobile/forums/show/9.page Note: - Make sure Remote Desktop is enabled on your computer - IMPORTANT: For Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server, choose "Allow connections from computers running any version of Remote Desktop (less secure)" - Modify firewall settings to allow Remote Desktop. You should try to connect from another Windows computer to make sure the Remote Desktop is enabled. For more infomation on how to enable Remote Desktop, see Windows XP: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXp/using/mobility/getstarted/Remoteintro.mspx Windows Vista/Windows 7: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/turn-on-remote-desktop-in-windows-vista/ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Remote-Desktop-Connection-frequently-asked-questions Send your comments/suggestions to hanamobiles@gmail.com or visit our website.

Screenshots

iRemoteDesktop Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Splashtop at 4.7 against iRemoteDesktop Lite's 3.8. Splashtop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 75). iRemoteDesktop Lite's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Splashtop sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and iRemoteDesktop Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Splashtop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splashtop has 4.1K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Splashtop's written reviews are positive against 73% of iRemoteDesktop Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Splashtop versus iRemoteDesktop Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplashtopiRemoteDesktop Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better3.8 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better73.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1K — better75
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSplashtop Inc.Hana Mobile

Customer experience

Splashtop

All ratings4,064 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews1,881 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative17.1%

iRemoteDesktop Lite

All ratings75 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews923 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative19.6%

User reviews

Splashtop

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth connection
  • 🎮 Great for remote gaming
  • 👍 Easy to set up
  • 💡 Useful for artists
  • 👍 Reliable and fast

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Always an error
  • 🐛 Unusable
  • 🐛 Extremely stuttering to the point of being unusable
  • 🐛 Pure trash now
  • 🐛 Trash

iRemoteDesktop Lite

From 75 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and set up
  • 🚀 Responsive and fluid performance
  • 💡 Useful for remote access and management
  • 🔒 Secure with PIN/password protection
  • 🎨 Good visual quality and screen rendering

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues and crashes
  • 🔍 Confusing or lacking setup instructions
  • 🖱️ Limited mouse/keyboard functionality in free version
  • 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices
  • 📺 Small screen size can make it difficult to use

Bugs and requests

Splashtop

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • Love yet hate
  • Always an error
  • Unusable
  • Extremely stuttering to the point of being unusable
  • Pure trash now
Show 20 more
  • Trash
  • Freezes iPad Air 13in M2
  • V3.6.6.1 problem
  • No connect
  • Fix your app
  • Can't connect
  • Not working
  • iPad issues
  • Lately not working as hoped
  • Cannot click
  • No option to disable predictive text
  • The least functional app I have ever used
  • Latest verision introduces blurry screen
  • Keeps crashing
  • Can't CANCEL Subscription
  • Latest Update Crashes
  • Resolution choice not working
  • Used to be great
  • UPDATE BROKEN
  • Crashes a lot

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Pencil support
  • One-time buy option
  • Disable predictive text
  • External monitor support

iRemoteDesktop Lite

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard gets stuck in uppercase mode
  • Inability to delete previously added remote connections
  • Compatibility issues with newer Windows versions
  • Freezing or black screen issues during use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for right-click and drag functionality
  • Improve keyboard handling and integration
  • Allow configuration of multiple remote connections
  • Implement audio support for remote playback
  • Optimize for larger tablet screens

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Splashtop

Subscriptions7
  • Configurable Shortcuts & Gamepad$0.991 Month
  • Productivity Pack$1.991 Month
  • Anywhere Access Pack$4.991 Month
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  • Anywhere Access Pack (Monthly)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Configurable Shortcuts & Gamepad$16.991 Year
  • Productivity Pack$16.991 Year
  • Anywhere Access Pack (Yearly)7 Days trial$23.991 Year
1 purchases

iRemoteDesktop Lite

One-time1
  • iRemoteDesktop Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Splashtop free?
Splashtop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iRemoteDesktop Lite free?
iRemoteDesktop Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Splashtop or iRemoteDesktop Lite?
Splashtop is rated higher. Splashtop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while iRemoteDesktop Lite averages 3.8 from 75 ratings.
Do Splashtop or iRemoteDesktop Lite have ads?
iRemoteDesktop Lite shows ads; Splashtop does not.
Which is updated more often, Splashtop or iRemoteDesktop Lite?
Splashtop ships an update every 3 months, and iRemoteDesktop Lite every 3 months. Most recently, Splashtop was updated on September 22, 2026 and iRemoteDesktop Lite on September 10, 2026.

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