Comparison

iRemoteDesktop Lite vs DualMon Remote Access

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

DualMon Remote Access

Access your PCs and Macs remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Control programs, files, and navigate your desktop with intuitive gestures and a full keyboard. Securely connect from anywhere with end-to-end encryption and multi-factor authentication.

Highlights
  • Remote PC/Mac screen access
  • Access programs and files
  • Pinch and zoom navigation
  • Full-function keyboard
  • Secure connection without firewall config
  • AES encryption and multi-factor authentication
  • Connect over cellular or WiFi
Features
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Features include: • See the screens of your PCs and Macs from anywhere, as if you're in front of them. • Remotely access your programs and files right from your iPhone or iPad. • Pinch and zoom – quickly navigate around your entire desktop with simple, intuitive gestures. • Fully functional keyboard, including special keys like Ctrl, Alt, and Function keys. • Switch between multiple monitors by tapping the monitor buttons. • Remotely connect securely without needing special configuration of your firewall. • End-to-end AES encryption, dual passwords, multi-factor authentication, and whitelisting for added peace of mind. • No network limitations - connect to the remote computer over cellular or WiFi. • Connect simultaneously while another mobile or desktop device is also connected. • Automatically reconnects when switching between WiFi and cellular, or if the signal drops. • With the Remote Assist plan you can provide assistance right from your iPhone or iPad. GETTING STARTED IS EASY: 1. Download the dualmon app from the App Store. 2. Make sure you have dualmon installed on the PC or Mac you want to connect to. 3. Open the dualmon app from your iPad or iPhone and enter your password to access your computers.

Screenshots

iRemoteDesktop Lite4 screens
DualMon Remote Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iRemoteDesktop Lite at 73% against DualMon Remote Access's 0%. iRemoteDesktop Lite also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (75 vs 5). DualMon Remote Access's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price 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. DualMon Remote Access asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DualMon Remote Access holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iRemoteDesktop Lite has 75 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of iRemoteDesktop Lite's written reviews are positive against 0% of DualMon Remote Access's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRemoteDesktop Lite ships an update every 3 months, DualMon Remote Access every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iRemoteDesktop Lite versus DualMon Remote Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRemoteDesktop LiteDualMon Remote Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (75 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings75 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana Mobiledualmon.com

Customer experience

iRemoteDesktop Lite

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

DualMon Remote Access

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
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

DualMon Remote Access

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iRemoteDesktop Lite

One-time1
  • iRemoteDesktop Pro$4.99
None

DualMon Remote Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRemoteDesktop Lite free?
iRemoteDesktop Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DualMon Remote Access free?
DualMon Remote Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRemoteDesktop Lite or DualMon Remote Access?
DualMon Remote Access is rated higher. iRemoteDesktop Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while DualMon Remote Access averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do iRemoteDesktop Lite or DualMon Remote Access have ads?
iRemoteDesktop Lite shows ads; DualMon Remote Access does not.
Which is updated more often, iRemoteDesktop Lite or DualMon Remote Access?
iRemoteDesktop Lite ships an update every 3 months, and DualMon Remote Access every 10 months. Most recently, iRemoteDesktop Lite was updated on September 28, 2026 and DualMon Remote Access on September 12, 2026.

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