Comparison

iRemoteDesktop Lite vs Splashtop On

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

Head to head
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.

About

Splashtop On

Access and control your Mac or Windows PC remotely from your mobile device. This app allows teams to access all applications and files on their computers, with administrative controls for managing user access and usage.

Highlights
  • Remote access to PCs and Macs
  • Access all applications and files
  • On-screen shortcuts for iPad
  • Annotation over remote desktop
  • Secure end-to-end encryption
  • Admin management of users and access
Features
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*** This app is for users with a subscription to Splashtop On-Prem. *** Splashtop is the easiest and fastest way to remotely access your Mac or Windows PC from your iPad, iPhone, and other devices! Over 30 million users are enjoying Splashtop’s award-winning and high-performance remote desktop products. Our new Splashtop On-Prem makes it simple to deploy Splashtop throughout your whole team. Your team members will be able to remotely access all of the applications and files on their PCs and Macs, just as if they were sitting in front of their computers: - Access PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, IE, Quicken, CAD/CAM, and any legacy corporate applications - Navigate easily on the iPad with on-screen shortcuts mapped to commonly used functions. Use the pre-created profiles for popular apps or create your own. - Annotate on the iPad over any live remote desktop screen. Great for presentations and classroom instruction. - Access reliably from anywhere, via Splashtop’s global network of secure, high-performance servers - Fully secured end-to-end with SSL and 256-bit AES encryption - Optimized streaming performance that automatically adapts to varying network conditions over Wi-Fi and 4G/5G As the admin, you will be able to manage and control access: - Invite, enable, and disable users - Control members’ access to different computers - View usage history and device list - Reset user accounts and more Notes: - You need to have Splashtop On-Prem Gateway deployed to use this app - Install Splashtop Streamer on your PC (Windows 7/8/10, Vista, XP and Windows Server) or Mac (10.13 and higher).

Screenshots

iRemoteDesktop Lite4 screens
Splashtop On4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Splashtop On at 4.3 against iRemoteDesktop Lite's 3.8. Splashtop On also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). iRemoteDesktop Lite's advantage is ratings volume (75 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. iRemoteDesktop Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Splashtop On asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Splashtop On holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iRemoteDesktop Lite has 75 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of iRemoteDesktop Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Splashtop On's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRemoteDesktop Lite ships an update every 3 months, Splashtop On every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iRemoteDesktop Lite versus Splashtop On: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRemoteDesktop LiteSplashtop On
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (75 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana MobileSplashtop Inc.

Customer experience

iRemoteDesktop Lite

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

Splashtop On

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Splashtop On

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iRemoteDesktop Lite

One-time1
  • iRemoteDesktop Pro$4.99
None

Splashtop On

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRemoteDesktop Lite free?
iRemoteDesktop Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Splashtop On free?
Splashtop On is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRemoteDesktop Lite or Splashtop On?
Splashtop On is rated higher. iRemoteDesktop Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Splashtop On averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do iRemoteDesktop Lite or Splashtop On have ads?
iRemoteDesktop Lite shows ads; Splashtop On does not.
Which is updated more often, iRemoteDesktop Lite or Splashtop On?
iRemoteDesktop Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Splashtop On every 5 months. Most recently, iRemoteDesktop Lite was updated on October 1, 2026 and Splashtop On on October 2, 2026.

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