Comparison

iRemoteDesktop Lite vs Ericom AccessToGo

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

Ericom AccessToGo

Access your office or home Windows PCs and applications securely from your smartphone or tablet. This remote desktop client offers fast, optimized performance with unique resizing technology for a better touch experience.

Highlights
  • Fastest mobile RDP client
  • Optimized resizing of Windows objects
  • Secure remote access to PCs and apps
  • Touchpad and floating pointer support
  • Unique function bar for tablets
  • Ericom Blaze RDP acceleration
Features
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AccessToGo is the FASTEST mobile RDP client - includes unique patent protected technology for optimal resizing of Windows objects. Get quick, easy & secure mobile RDP access to office/home PC and Windows apps (Excel, Acrobat, etc.) from smartphones & tablets. It’s the only RDP client that supports touchpad and floating pointers. Unique function bar for tablets displays popular keys (Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, & Windows). Tech support: mobile@ericom.com. *Best user experience – AccessToGo with Blaze RDP acceleration is up to 10x faster than regular RDP, e.g., Microsoft Remote Desktop / RDC / RDP, 2X Client RDP, Wyse PocketCloud, Remote RDP, Splashtop, & Jump Desktop. IMPORTANT: - Requires at least 512MB RAM - RDP must be enabled on the target Windows host (Home editions of Windows do not support RDP server) ------------------------------------------- ENHANCEMENTS *Ericom Blaze transforms AccessToGo into the fastest mobile RDP client - Enhances display performance of maps, video, radiology & 3D images, Adobe Flash, PDF files, etc. - Uses up to 80% less RDP bandwidth than regular RDP clients, e.g., Microsoft Remote Desktop / RDP - Great over 4G and Internet (Requires Ericom Blaze Server on RDP host: http://www.ericomblaze.com) *Alternative to Citrix - Ericom Connect centrally publishes & manages Windows desktops & apps hosted on Terminal Services / RDS / VDI - 1/2 the cost of Citrix Info: email mobile@ericom.com ------------------------------------------- STANDARD FEATURES - Extensive support for Touch Gestures - Auto keyboard and position on text entry field - Patent-pending technology enhances productivity and usability: Makes Windows desktops & applications easier to use on mobile devices (touch environments), reduces the need to zoom and pan when using remote access. Unlike Microsoft Remote Desktop / RDP, Ericom Blaze automatically adjusts the remote desktop resolution (Pixels Per Inch - PPI), and optimally resizes Windows objects (Start menu, icons, dialog boxes, etc.) - Native resolution support - Function bar for tablets displays frequently used keys (Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, Windows) & functions – Exclusive! - Enhanced Floater and Pointer Tools - Pinch to Zoom - Remote mouse mode support - Bluetooth / USB mouse and keyboard support - Virtual native keyboard & extended PC Keyboard support - Copy & Paste support - Remote Program support - Multilingual UI support - Full-screen auto-resize on orientation changes (portrait to / from landscape) - Sound / audio redirection - 8, 16, 24 & 32 bit color - URL Schemes OPTIONS *Ericom Blaze includes Ericom Secure Gateway – Secure, encrypted access when connecting from outside the firewall http://www.ericom.com/securegateway ---------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORTED PLATFORMS - iOS 11, 12 - Connecting to Windows 10/8/7, Windows Server 2019/2016/2012R2/2012/2008R2 ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------

Screenshots

iRemoteDesktop Lite4 screens
Ericom AccessToGo2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iRemoteDesktop Lite at 3.8 against Ericom AccessToGo's 2.9. iRemoteDesktop Lite also leads on ratings volume (75 vs 15). Ericom AccessToGo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, 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. Ericom AccessToGo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iRemoteDesktop Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iRemoteDesktop Lite has 75 ratings behind it against 15, 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 69% of Ericom AccessToGo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRemoteDesktop Lite ships an update every 3 months, Ericom AccessToGo every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iRemoteDesktop Lite versus Ericom AccessToGo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRemoteDesktop LiteEricom AccessToGo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (75 ratings) — better2.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews — better68.9% of reviews
Number of ratings75 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana MobileEricom Software Inc.

Customer experience

iRemoteDesktop Lite

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

Ericom AccessToGo

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.3%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative25.5%

User reviews

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

Ericom AccessToGo

From 15 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive remote desktop performance
  • 👍 Intuitive mouse controls with right-click functionality
  • 🎯 Excellent keyboard and gesture support
  • 📱 Works seamlessly on iPad and iPhone
  • ⚙️ Customizable screen resolution and color depth options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently on newer iOS versions
  • 📱 iOS 16 landscape mode display issues
  • ⌨️ Keyboard implementation awkward and difficult to use
  • 🖱️ Touchscreen responsiveness problems
  • ⏱️ Slow performance and lag in some scenarios

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

Ericom AccessToGo

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • iOS 16 compatibility - landscape mode not working
  • App crashes when switching between applications
  • Orientation detection fails on startup
  • Keyboard dictation microphone not functioning
  • Connection failures to RDP servers
Show 11 more
  • Screen rotation stops working
  • Zooming completely broken after updates
  • Top menu bar disappears
  • Cursor movement doesn't work when zoomed
  • Keyboard hiding doesn't recenter view
  • Space bar non-functional with Bluetooth keyboards
  • Memory heap errors and constant crashes
  • App locked in portrait mode
  • Cursor keys not responding with external keyboards
  • Unable to connect after version updates
  • Downgrade path unavailable after failed updates

Requested features

12 requests
  • Windows Terminal Server Gateway support
  • Cursor key support for external keyboards
  • Transparent keyboard overlay
  • Export address book with password protection
  • Master password for encrypted exports
Show 7 more
  • Multi-language support in server descriptions
  • VNC version of the application
  • Kindle Fire HD compatibility
  • Permanent landscape mode option
  • Tutorial option on app launch
  • Disable keyboard toolbar when not needed
  • Physical keyboard always active by default

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iRemoteDesktop Lite

One-time1
  • iRemoteDesktop Pro$4.99
None

Ericom AccessToGo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRemoteDesktop Lite free?
iRemoteDesktop Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ericom AccessToGo free?
Ericom AccessToGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRemoteDesktop Lite or Ericom AccessToGo?
iRemoteDesktop Lite is rated higher. iRemoteDesktop Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Ericom AccessToGo averages 2.9 from 15 ratings.
Do iRemoteDesktop Lite or Ericom AccessToGo have ads?
iRemoteDesktop Lite shows ads; Ericom AccessToGo does not.
Which is updated more often, iRemoteDesktop Lite or Ericom AccessToGo?
iRemoteDesktop Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Ericom AccessToGo every 2 months. Most recently, iRemoteDesktop Lite was updated on October 1, 2026 and Ericom AccessToGo on October 1, 2026.

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