Comparison

iRemoteDesktop Lite vs Splashtop Business

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

Splashtop Business

Access and control your office computer remotely from any device, anywhere. This app provides secure remote desktop access for individuals and IT teams, offering features like unattended access, live support, and cross-platform compatibility.

Highlights
  • Unattended remote access
  • On-demand support
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Multi-to-multi monitor support
  • Remote print
  • Chat functionality
  • Session recording
Features
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An in-person remote access and support experience that you need, with security you can trust Easily provide secure remote access and support across your organization. Work from anywhere with remote desktop access to your powerful office computer from a laptop or mobile device. And IT & helpdesk teams have all the features they need to manage remote support for their entire organization. Why Splashtop • Anytime unattended access with 4k streaming • Simple on-demand support across all platforms • Security you can trust to enable users to work from home • Live support when you need it Experience Splashtop Today – Start a Free Trial 1. Download the business app on the devices/computers you would like to connect from 2. Sign up for a free trial and create a Splashtop account 3. Download the streamer (splashtop.com/streamer) on the computer you would like to connect to 4. That’s it! Login and start your session! *For attended access, please have your end-user download the Splashtop SOS App to their computer or mobile device. Key Features: • Broad Device Support – iOS, Windows, Mac, & Linux • Cross-Platform Support • Multi-to-Multi Monitor • Remote Print • Chat • User Management* • Group View* • Remote reboot and reconnect* • Unattended Remote Control* • Attended Remote Access and Remote Control* • Session Recording* • SSO** • Remote Device Management** *SOS and Enterprise **Enterprise Splashtop Products – Pick the product that is right for you! • Splashtop Business Access (splashtop.com/business) - Unattended desktop remote access for individuals and businesses to control computers from anywhere • Splashtop SOS (splashtop.com/sos) - Attended and unattended remote access and support for IT and Helpdesk teams • Splashtop Enterprise (splashtop.com/enterprise) - Attended and unattended remote access and support with SSO/SAML integration, remote device management, and more!

Screenshots

iRemoteDesktop Lite4 screens
Splashtop Business4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Splashtop Business at 4.8 against iRemoteDesktop Lite's 3.8. Splashtop Business also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). iRemoteDesktop Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and monetization model 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. Splashtop Business asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Splashtop Business holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splashtop Business has 4.7K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of iRemoteDesktop Lite's written reviews are positive against 69% of Splashtop Business'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, Splashtop Business every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iRemoteDesktop Lite versus Splashtop Business: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRemoteDesktop LiteSplashtop Business
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (75 ratings)4.8 (4.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews — better69.1% of reviews
Number of ratings754.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana MobileSplashtop Inc.

Customer experience

iRemoteDesktop Lite

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

Splashtop Business

All ratings4,688 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative19.9%

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

Splashtop Business

From 4.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth remote access
  • 💡 Versatile for multiple devices
  • 🔒 Reliable security
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain on mobile devices
  • 🖱️ Suboptimal mouse/keyboard support
  • 📺 Lack of full-screen support on iPad

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

Splashtop Business

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Shift key getting stuck
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Unreliable remote desktop access

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved multi-screen support
  • File transfer capabilities
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • Automatic reconnection on network disruption

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iRemoteDesktop Lite

One-time1
  • iRemoteDesktop Pro$4.99
None

Splashtop Business

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRemoteDesktop Lite free?
iRemoteDesktop Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Splashtop Business free?
Splashtop Business is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRemoteDesktop Lite or Splashtop Business?
Splashtop Business is rated higher. iRemoteDesktop Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Splashtop Business averages 4.8 from 4.7K ratings.
Do iRemoteDesktop Lite or Splashtop Business have ads?
iRemoteDesktop Lite shows ads; Splashtop Business does not.
Which is updated more often, iRemoteDesktop Lite or Splashtop Business?
iRemoteDesktop Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Splashtop Business every 2 months. Most recently, iRemoteDesktop Lite was updated on September 28, 2026 and Splashtop Business on October 1, 2026.

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