iRemoteDesktop Lite vs iVMS 4.5 PRO NOVIcam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote Windows PC access
- Optimized for retina screens
- Supports various Windows versions
- Portrait and landscape mode
- Pinch to zoom
- International keyboard support
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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.
iVMS 4.5 PRO NOVIcam
Access live video streams and recorded footage from Novicam PRO series DVRs and IP cameras. View up to 16 cameras simultaneously, zoom, take screenshots, and record video clips remotely. Supports cloud access without static IP addresses.
- Live video streaming
- View up to 16 cameras
- Video archive playback
- Digital zoom
- Screenshot capture
- Video recording
- Cloud P2P service
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Простое и удобное решение для просмотра живого видео и архивов с видеорегистраторов, и IP-камер Novicam линейки PRO на Вашем мобильном устройстве как по IP-адресу, так и при помощи облачного сервиса CloudP2P, не требующего использования статических IP-адресов. Позволяет легко и быстро из любой точки мира получить доступ к NOVIcam IP-камерам NOVIcam линейки PRO и камерам, подключенным к видеорегистраторам NOVIcam линейки PRO. Ключевые особенности: • Просмотр живого видео • Возможность одновременного отображения до 16-ти видеокамер • Просмотр видеоархивов • Цифровое увеличение изображения • Снятие и сохранение скриншотов • Запись и сохранение роликов • Облачный сервис CloudP2P • Активация новых камер и первоначальная настройка • Управление поворотными камерами Поддерживаемые устройства: IP-камеры и регистраторы NOVIcam линейки PRO. ЧТО НОВОГО • Обновленный интерфейс • Активация новых камер и первоначальная настройка • Меню настроек устройства
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iVMS 4.5 PRO NOVIcam at 4.6 against iRemoteDesktop Lite's 3.8. iVMS 4.5 PRO NOVIcam also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). iRemoteDesktop Lite's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. iRemoteDesktop Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iVMS 4.5 PRO NOVIcam asks for nothing beyond the download.
iVMS 4.5 PRO NOVIcam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 128 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of iRemoteDesktop Lite's written reviews are positive against 33% of iVMS 4.5 PRO NOVIcam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iRemoteDesktop Lite ships an update every 3 months, iVMS 4.5 PRO NOVIcam every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRemoteDesktop Lite | iVMS 4.5 PRO NOVIcam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (75 ratings) | 4.6 (128 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews — better | 32.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 75 | 128 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 326 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hana Mobile | NOVIcam |
Customer experience
iRemoteDesktop Lite
iVMS 4.5 PRO NOVIcam
Bugs and requests
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
iVMS 4.5 PRO NOVIcam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iRemoteDesktop Lite
- iRemoteDesktop Pro$4.99
iVMS 4.5 PRO NOVIcam
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iRemoteDesktop Lite free?
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