# ConnectWise Control vs Windows App Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Windows App Mobile at 4.2 against ConnectWise Control's 1.7. Windows App Mobile also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 8%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). ConnectWise Control's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Windows App Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windows App Mobile has 7.8K ratings behind it against 826, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of ConnectWise Control's written reviews are positive against 35% of Windows App Mobile's.

ConnectWise Control ships an update every 2 months, Windows App Mobile every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ConnectWise Control | Windows App Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (826 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectwise-control/id423995707/reviews) | **[4.2 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windows-app-mobile/id714464092/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 826 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 8.2% of reviews | **34.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 29 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ConnectWise](https://appshunter.io/developer/470532085) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### ConnectWise Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectwise-control/id423995707)

Instantly connect to and remotely control Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile devices from your iPhone or iPad. Resolve support issues or access your devices anytime, anywhere with secure, on-the-go capabilities.

**Highlights:** Host and join remote support sessions, Unattended access to devices, Remotely control computers, Send commands and chat with users, Broadcast iPhone/iPad screen, File transfer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lightning-fast remote access
- 👍 Smooth and easy to use
- 🔒 Secure remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Lack of keyboard and mouse support
- 💤 Slow screen refreshes and poor display handling
- 🤖 Unreliable performance on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnects and forced logouts
- Unresponsive controls and frozen screens
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Native mouse and keyboard support
- Improved iPad Pro optimization
- Clipboard and file transfer capabilities
- Longer session timeouts


### Windows App Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windows-app-mobile/id714464092)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Connect securely to Windows PCs, virtual apps, and desktops from your iOS or iPadOS device. Access your work environment remotely with ease, managing connections and resources from a unified client.

**Highlights:** Connect to remote PCs and virtual desktops, Access managed resources, Remote Desktop Gateway support, Connection management and favorites, Audio and video streaming, Device redirection (folders, clipboard, microphone, camera), External monitor support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless remote desktop experience
- 👍 Smooth mouse and keyboard support
- 🚀 Reliable connections
- 👍 Great integration with Windows
- 🚀 Responsive and fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keyboard issues (no virtual keyboard, input problems)
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Resolution and scaling problems
- 🐛 Connectivity issues, especially over mobile data
- 🐛 Buggy after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues, especially over mobile data
- Resolution and scaling problems
- Incompatibility with newer iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Full screen support for external monitors
- Ability to save/sync connection profiles
- Support for multiple monitors and remote apps
- Improved keyboard functionality (F-keys, shortcuts)
- Better mouse/trackpad support (right-click, scrolling)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ConnectWise Control free?

ConnectWise Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Windows App Mobile free?

Windows App Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ConnectWise Control or Windows App Mobile?

Windows App Mobile is rated higher. ConnectWise Control averages 1.7 out of 5 from 826 ratings, while Windows App Mobile averages 4.2 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do ConnectWise Control or Windows App Mobile have ads?

Neither ConnectWise Control nor Windows App Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ConnectWise Control or Windows App Mobile?

ConnectWise Control ships an update every 2 months, and Windows App Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, ConnectWise Control was updated on September 26, 2026 and Windows App Mobile on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*