iRemoteDesktop Lite vs Ericom Blaze Client
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.
Ericom Blaze Client
This application provides fast, secure, and efficient remote desktop access to Windows PCs and applications from mobile devices. It features unique technology for optimal resizing of Windows objects and enhanced display performance, making it up to 10x faster than standard RDP clients.
- Fastest mobile RDP client
- Optimal resizing of Windows objects
- Secure remote access
- Supports touchpad and floating pointers
- Unique function bar for tablets
- Up to 10x faster than regular RDP
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AccessToGo is the FASTEST mobile RDP client - includes unique patent protected technology for optimal resizing of Windows objects. Get quick, easy & secure mobile RDP access to office/home PC and Windows apps (Excel, Acrobat, etc.) from smartphones & tablets. It’s the only RDP client that supports touchpad and floating pointers. Unique function bar for tablets displays popular keys (Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, & Windows). Tech support: mobile@ericom.com. *Best user experience – AccessToGo with Blaze RDP acceleration is up to 10x faster than regular RDP, e.g., Microsoft Remote Desktop / RDC / RDP, 2X Client RDP, Wyse PocketCloud, Remote RDP, Splashtop, & Jump Desktop. IMPORTANT: - Requires at least 512MB RAM - RDP must be enabled on the target Windows host (Home editions of Windows do not support RDP server) ------------------------------------------- ENHANCEMENTS *Ericom Blaze transforms AccessToGo into the fastest mobile RDP client - Enhances display performance of maps, video, radiology & 3D images, Adobe Flash, PDF files, etc. - Uses up to 80% less RDP bandwidth than regular RDP clients, e.g., Microsoft Remote Desktop / RDP - Great over 4G and Internet (Requires Ericom Blaze Server on RDP host: http://www.ericomblaze.com) *Alternative to Citrix - Ericom Connect centrally publishes & manages Windows desktops & apps hosted on Terminal Services / RDS / VDI - 1/2 the cost of Citrix Info: email mobile@ericom.com ------------------------------------------- STANDARD FEATURES - Extensive support for Touch Gestures - Auto keyboard and position on text entry field - Patent-pending technology enhances productivity and usability: Makes Windows desktops & applications easier to use on mobile devices (touch environments), reduces the need to zoom and pan when using remote access. Unlike Microsoft Remote Desktop / RDP, Ericom Blaze automatically adjusts the remote desktop resolution (Pixels Per Inch - PPI), and optimally resizes Windows objects (Start menu, icons, dialog boxes, etc.) - Native resolution support - Function bar for tablets displays frequently used keys (Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, Windows) & functions – Exclusive! - Enhanced Floater and Pointer Tools - Pinch to Zoom - Remote mouse mode support - Bluetooth / USB mouse and keyboard support - Virtual native keyboard & extended PC Keyboard support - Copy & Paste support - Remote Program support - Multilingual UI support - Full-screen auto-resize on orientation changes (portrait to / from landscape) - Sound / audio redirection - 8, 16, 24 & 32 bit color - URL Schemes OPTIONS *Ericom Blaze includes Ericom Secure Gateway – Secure, encrypted access when connecting from outside the firewall http://www.ericom.com/securegateway ---------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORTED PLATFORMS - iOS 11, 12 - Connecting to Windows 10/8/7, Windows Server 2019/2016/2012R2/2012/2008R2 ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iRemoteDesktop Lite at 73% against Ericom Blaze Client's 0%. iRemoteDesktop Lite also leads on ratings volume (75 vs 2). Ericom Blaze Client's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ericom Blaze Client asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ericom Blaze Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iRemoteDesktop Lite has 75 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of iRemoteDesktop Lite's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ericom Blaze Client's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iRemoteDesktop Lite ships an update every 3 months, Ericom Blaze Client every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRemoteDesktop Lite | Ericom Blaze Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (75 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 75 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hana Mobile | Ericom Software Inc. |
Customer experience
iRemoteDesktop Lite
Ericom Blaze Client
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
Ericom Blaze Client
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iRemoteDesktop Lite
- iRemoteDesktop Pro$4.99
Ericom Blaze Client
No in-app purchases
Questions
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