Comparison

iRemoteDesktop Lite vs RDP Remote Desktop Connection

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

RDP Remote Desktop Connection

Access your desktop and applications remotely from your iOS device. Offers secure and fast connections with customizable resolutions and a touch-optimized interface for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Remote desktop access
  • Secure connections
  • Customizable resolutions
  • Touch Pointer for gestures
  • Optimized for mobile networks
  • Supports RDP protocol
Features
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Thinstuff Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) is a fast and secure application to access your desktop from anywhere. You can simply use your iOS device to start all your applications like Word, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, games or any other installed application. The simple installation, intuitive usage, session bookmarks, customizable resolutions and the powerful features bring remote desktop access to a higher level and makes Thinstuff Remote Desktop your perfect choice. Two Easy Connection Options: *** 1. TSX Connect¹ (Auto Discovery mode) Simple and secure connections through any NAT and firewall devices. Just use your Gmail Account to connect. *** 2. Advanced - With Thinstuff RDC you can also connect directly to your machines using RDP. Simply enter your machine's hostname or IP address. *** Optimized for iOS and gestures *** Touch Pointer - Mouse Pointer designed for controlling mouse and keyboard with gestures Auto fit and customizeable resolutions Custom keyboard featuring all keys found on a traditional PC keyboard *** Integration of RDP protocol in iOS *** support of the latest RDP protocol version 7.1 Optimized compression and caching for mobile networks (3G) RemoteFX support with NEON optimizations NSCodec (fast 32-Bit bitmap compression) support High security standards - RDP/NLA/TLS or automatic encryption mode Free features *** iOS Client Optimized for gesture sensitive phones and tablets TSX Connect¹ - Simple and secure RDP connections through any NAT and/or firewall devices. Just use your Gmail account to connect! *** Full RDP integration Customizable resolutions Bookmark manager Advanced performance settings (3G network) *** Console mode RDP/NLA/TLS or automatic encryption mode Touch Pointer - Mouse Pointer designed for working with gestures *** Advanced features (In-App purchase) Advanced features require a Thinstuff RDH installation on your host machine. More information about Thinstuff RDH can be found at www.thinstuff.com/products/rdh/ RDP Access on Windows 7 Home Windows 8 Basic Editions Editions Media Player Redirection & Audio Capture on Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium and Windows 7 Professional RemoteFX Build-in license for Thinstuff RDH Supported host operating systems: Basically any host operating system with RDP is sufficient. You can also enable Windows 7/Windows 8 and 8.1/Windows 10 RDP support with Thinstuff RDH: *** Windows 7 - Professional, Enterprise/Ultimate *** Windows 7 - Home *** Windows 8/8.1 - Pro, Enterprise *** Windows 8/8.1 - basic edition *** Windows 10 ¹ To enable TSX Connect (Auto Discovery mode) please download and install Thinstuff RDH from www.thinstuff.com/products/rdh/

Screenshots

iRemoteDesktop Lite4 screens
RDP Remote Desktop Connection1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iRemoteDesktop Lite at 3.8 against RDP Remote Desktop Connection's 3.0. iRemoteDesktop Lite also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 42%) and ratings volume (75 vs 23). RDP Remote Desktop Connection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). 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. RDP Remote Desktop Connection asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iRemoteDesktop Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of iRemoteDesktop Lite's written reviews are positive against 42% of RDP Remote Desktop Connection's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRemoteDesktop Lite ships an update every 3 months, RDP Remote Desktop Connection every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iRemoteDesktop Lite versus RDP Remote Desktop Connection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRemoteDesktop LiteRDP Remote Desktop Connection
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (75 ratings) — better3.0 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings75 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.04.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana MobileThinstuff s.r.o.

Customer experience

iRemoteDesktop Lite

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

RDP Remote Desktop Connection

All ratings23 ratings
Positive47.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%

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

RDP Remote Desktop Connection

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iRemoteDesktop Lite

One-time1
  • iRemoteDesktop Pro$4.99
None

RDP Remote Desktop Connection

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRemoteDesktop Lite free?
iRemoteDesktop Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RDP Remote Desktop Connection free?
RDP Remote Desktop Connection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRemoteDesktop Lite or RDP Remote Desktop Connection?
iRemoteDesktop Lite is rated higher. iRemoteDesktop Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while RDP Remote Desktop Connection averages 3.0 from 23 ratings.
Do iRemoteDesktop Lite or RDP Remote Desktop Connection have ads?
iRemoteDesktop Lite shows ads; RDP Remote Desktop Connection does not.
Which is updated more often, iRemoteDesktop Lite or RDP Remote Desktop Connection?
iRemoteDesktop Lite ships an update every 3 months, and RDP Remote Desktop Connection every 2 weeks. Most recently, iRemoteDesktop Lite was updated on September 10, 2026 and RDP Remote Desktop Connection on September 21, 2026.

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