# Splashtop vs iRemoteDesktop Lite

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Splashtop | iRemoteDesktop Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashtop-remote-desktop/id382509315/reviews)** | [3.8 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iremotedesktop-lite/id394062949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 75 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 73.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Splashtop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/382509318) | [Hana Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/306576922) |

## What reviewers say

### Splashtop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashtop-remote-desktop/id382509315)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Configurable Shortcuts & Gamepad | $0.99 | per month |
| Productivity Pack | $1.99 | per month |
| Anywhere Access Pack | $4.99 | per month |
| Anywhere Access Pack (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Configurable Shortcuts & Gamepad | $16.99 | per year |
| Productivity Pack | $16.99 | per year |
| Anywhere Access Pack (Yearly) | $23.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Love yet hate
- Always an error
- Unusable
- Extremely stuttering to the point of being unusable
- Pure trash now

**Requested features**

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


### iRemoteDesktop Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iremotedesktop-lite/id394062949)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iRemoteDesktop Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*