iRemoteDesktop Lite vs Costas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote Windows PC access
- Optimized for retina screens
- Supports various Windows versions
- Portrait and landscape mode
- Pinch to zoom
- International keyboard support
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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.
Costas
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Costas works out the should-cost of your parts and complete assemblies straight from a STEP file – on iPhone or iPad. Your CAD data never leaves the device. HOW IT WORKS • Open a STEP file (.step/.stp) – a single part or a complete assembly • Costas breaks the assembly down into its parts, recognises standard parts such as screws, nuts, washers and pins, and suggests the right manufacturing process for every made part • Geometry is analysed per process: pockets, holes and setups for milling, bends and flat pattern for sheet metal, the cross-section for extrusions • You get the should-cost of your assembly, broken down by cost type such as material, machining, setup, tooling, logistics and overhead • Change material, quantity, process and manufacturing region – costs update instantly OPTIMISE COSTS Costas suggests alternative materials and manufacturing processes matched to your quantity – casting instead of milling, for example, once the tooling pays off. See at a glance how the price changes with quantity and between manufacturing regions. PREPARE FOR PRICE NEGOTIATIONS When a supplier announces a price increase, check it against how wages, energy, producer prices and raw materials have actually moved in their manufacturing region since the last price date. Costas shows which increase is justified and which isn't, and puts your arguments into a PDF for the meeting. PROCESSES AND REGIONS Milling, turning, sheet metal (laser and press brake, or stamping, depending on quantity), extrusion, injection moulding, die casting, sand casting, closed-die forging, deep drawing and thermoforming, blow and rotational moulding, and 3D printing (FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, SLM) – calculated for 14 manufacturing regions with their own rates: Germany, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Türkiye, USA, Mexico, China, India and Vietnam. WHO IT'S FOR Procurement and cost engineering, design, industrial engineering, sourcing and management – wherever a quote needs a sanity check, a price demand needs challenging or a design decision should be cost-aware. COSTAS PRO The sample assembly is always free to explore. Costas Pro unlocks everything: import your own STEP files without limit, create custom regions with your own rates and export PDF/CSV without branding. The first two weeks are free and fully unrestricted – analyse as many of your own assemblies as you like. After that, Pro continues monthly or yearly and can be cancelled at any time. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in your Apple account settings. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://matthias104.github.io/costas-app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Costas at none against iRemoteDesktop Lite's shown. Costas also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). iRemoteDesktop Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. iRemoteDesktop Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Costas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iRemoteDesktop Lite ships an update every 3 months, Costas monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRemoteDesktop Lite | Costas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (75 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 75 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hana Mobile | Matthias Edelmann |
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
Costas
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iRemoteDesktop Lite
- iRemoteDesktop Pro$4.99
Costas
- Costas Pro Monthly14 Days trial$22.991 Month
- Costas Pro Yearly14 Days trial$179.991 Year






