Comparison

iRemoteDesktop Lite vs Check Point Capsule Connect

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

Check Point Capsule Connect

This app provides secure access to corporate resources via a VPN tunnel on your iPhone and iPad. It encrypts all transmitted data to your company network without requiring extra steps. Connect to your organization's network for seamless access to business applications.

Highlights
  • Secure VPN tunnel to corporate resources
  • Supports SSL and IPSec
  • Multiple authentication methods
  • Persistent VPN connection
  • Automatic connection on demand
  • QR code or URL for easy setup
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Securely Access all your corporate resources from your iPhone and iPad through a Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnel. As you launch business applications such as RDP, VoIP or any other app on your Apple mobile device, all transmitted data to corporate is encrypted, without any additional actions required by you. This application connects to a Check Point Security Gateway. Please contact your security Administrator for first-time setup. For an SSL VPN Portal application please download the “Check Point Capsule Workspace” Administrators: Deployment details are available on the support site: http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk69540 Application Features • Securely connect to corporate resources from your iPhone and iPad with a full layer-3 VPN tunnel • Supports SSL and IPSec (including visitor mode) • Authentication methods: user/password, user certificate, challenge/response, one time password tokens • VPN Connection persistency upon device roaming • “On demand” automatic connection establishment upon access to corporate resources • Scan a QR code or click a URL for a 1-step first-time-configuration • API for external applications To learn more about Check Point Capsule visit http://www.checkpoint.com/capsule/ About Check Point Software Technologies Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. is a world-wide leader in Network and Endpoint Security. Visit www.checkpoint.com

Screenshots

iRemoteDesktop Lite4 screens
Check Point Capsule Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iRemoteDesktop Lite at 73% against Check Point Capsule Connect's 28%. iRemoteDesktop Lite also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Check Point Capsule Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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. Check Point Capsule Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iRemoteDesktop Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of iRemoteDesktop Lite's written reviews are positive against 28% of Check Point Capsule Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRemoteDesktop Lite ships an update every 3 months, Check Point Capsule Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iRemoteDesktop Lite versus Check Point Capsule Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRemoteDesktop LiteCheck Point Capsule Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (75 ratings) — better3.1 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews — better27.5% of reviews
Number of ratings75 — better35
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 iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana MobileCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd.

Customer experience

iRemoteDesktop Lite

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

Check Point Capsule Connect

All ratings35 ratings
Positive48.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative48.6%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative68.8%

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

Check Point Capsule Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iRemoteDesktop Lite

One-time1
  • iRemoteDesktop Pro$4.99
None

Check Point Capsule Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRemoteDesktop Lite free?
iRemoteDesktop Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Check Point Capsule Connect free?
Check Point Capsule Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRemoteDesktop Lite or Check Point Capsule Connect?
iRemoteDesktop Lite is rated higher. iRemoteDesktop Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Check Point Capsule Connect averages 3.1 from 35 ratings.
Do iRemoteDesktop Lite or Check Point Capsule Connect have ads?
iRemoteDesktop Lite shows ads; Check Point Capsule Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, iRemoteDesktop Lite or Check Point Capsule Connect?
iRemoteDesktop Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Check Point Capsule Connect every 2 months. Most recently, iRemoteDesktop Lite was updated on October 1, 2026 and Check Point Capsule Connect on October 13, 2026.

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