Comparison

iRemoteDesktop Lite vs RDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP

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 iFreeRDP

Access your desktop and all installed applications remotely from your iOS device. Enjoy a secure and intuitive experience with customizable resolutions and advanced performance settings for mobile networks.

Highlights
  • Remote desktop access
  • Access all installed applications
  • Customizable resolutions
  • Session bookmark manager
  • Advanced performance settings
  • Touch Pointer for gestures
  • RDP/NLA/TLS encryption
Features
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iFreeRDP 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 iFreeRDP your perfect choice. iFreeRDP supports all operating systems that support Terminal Services respectively Remote Desktop Services out of the box. *** Features Overview *** iOS Client Optimized for gesture sensitive phones and tablets 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 *** 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 You must know that Microsoft has removed Terminal Services (Remote Desktop Services) from the Windows Home/Basic editions. In order to access those Windows systems with any RDP client you have to install an alternative Terminal Services (Remote Desktop Services) solution. We recommend "Thinstuff XP/VS Terminal Server" (http://www.thinstuff.com/products/xpvs-server/)!

Screenshots

iRemoteDesktop Lite4 screens
RDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP at none against iRemoteDesktop Lite's 1. RDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). iRemoteDesktop Lite's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (73% vs 57%). On price, ratings volume 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 iFreeRDP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iRemoteDesktop Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of iRemoteDesktop Lite's written reviews are positive against 57% of RDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRemoteDesktop Lite ships an update every 3 months, RDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iRemoteDesktop Lite versus RDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRemoteDesktop LiteRDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (75 ratings) — better3.4 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings75 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — 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 MB4 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 iFreeRDP

All ratings30 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

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 iFreeRDP

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 iFreeRDP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRemoteDesktop Lite free?
iRemoteDesktop Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP free?
RDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRemoteDesktop Lite or RDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP?
iRemoteDesktop Lite is rated higher. iRemoteDesktop Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while RDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP averages 3.4 from 30 ratings.
Do iRemoteDesktop Lite or RDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP have ads?
iRemoteDesktop Lite shows ads; RDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP does not.
Which is updated more often, iRemoteDesktop Lite or RDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP?
iRemoteDesktop Lite ships an update every 3 months, and RDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP fortnightly. Most recently, iRemoteDesktop Lite was updated on October 1, 2026 and RDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP on October 5, 2026.

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