Comparison

Ericom AccessToGo vs DualMon Remote Access

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ericom AccessToGo

Access your office or home Windows PCs and applications securely from your smartphone or tablet. This remote desktop client offers fast, optimized performance with unique resizing technology for a better touch experience.

Highlights
  • Fastest mobile RDP client
  • Optimized resizing of Windows objects
  • Secure remote access to PCs and apps
  • Touchpad and floating pointer support
  • Unique function bar for tablets
  • Ericom Blaze RDP acceleration
Features
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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 ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------

About

DualMon Remote Access

Access your PCs and Macs remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Control programs, files, and navigate your desktop with intuitive gestures and a full keyboard. Securely connect from anywhere with end-to-end encryption and multi-factor authentication.

Highlights
  • Remote PC/Mac screen access
  • Access programs and files
  • Pinch and zoom navigation
  • Full-function keyboard
  • Secure connection without firewall config
  • AES encryption and multi-factor authentication
  • Connect over cellular or WiFi
Features
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Features include: • See the screens of your PCs and Macs from anywhere, as if you're in front of them. • Remotely access your programs and files right from your iPhone or iPad. • Pinch and zoom – quickly navigate around your entire desktop with simple, intuitive gestures. • Fully functional keyboard, including special keys like Ctrl, Alt, and Function keys. • Switch between multiple monitors by tapping the monitor buttons. • Remotely connect securely without needing special configuration of your firewall. • End-to-end AES encryption, dual passwords, multi-factor authentication, and whitelisting for added peace of mind. • No network limitations - connect to the remote computer over cellular or WiFi. • Connect simultaneously while another mobile or desktop device is also connected. • Automatically reconnects when switching between WiFi and cellular, or if the signal drops. • With the Remote Assist plan you can provide assistance right from your iPhone or iPad. GETTING STARTED IS EASY: 1. Download the dualmon app from the App Store. 2. Make sure you have dualmon installed on the PC or Mac you want to connect to. 3. Open the dualmon app from your iPad or iPhone and enter your password to access your computers.

Screenshots

Ericom AccessToGo2 screens
DualMon Remote Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ericom AccessToGo at 69% against DualMon Remote Access's 0%. Ericom AccessToGo also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). DualMon Remote Access's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DualMon Remote Access holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Ericom AccessToGo's written reviews are positive against 0% of DualMon Remote Access's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ericom AccessToGo ships an update every 2 months, DualMon Remote Access every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ericom AccessToGo versus DualMon Remote Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEricom AccessToGoDualMon Remote Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (14 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEricom Software Inc.dualmon.com

Customer experience

Ericom AccessToGo

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.3%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative25.5%

DualMon Remote Access

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ericom AccessToGo

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • iOS 16 compatibility - landscape mode not working
  • App crashes when switching between applications
  • Orientation detection fails on startup
  • Keyboard dictation microphone not functioning
  • Connection failures to RDP servers
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  • Screen rotation stops working
  • Zooming completely broken after updates
  • Top menu bar disappears
  • Cursor movement doesn't work when zoomed
  • Keyboard hiding doesn't recenter view
  • Space bar non-functional with Bluetooth keyboards
  • Memory heap errors and constant crashes
  • App locked in portrait mode
  • Cursor keys not responding with external keyboards
  • Unable to connect after version updates
  • Downgrade path unavailable after failed updates

Requested features

12 requests
  • Windows Terminal Server Gateway support
  • Cursor key support for external keyboards
  • Transparent keyboard overlay
  • Export address book with password protection
  • Master password for encrypted exports
Show 7 more
  • Multi-language support in server descriptions
  • VNC version of the application
  • Kindle Fire HD compatibility
  • Permanent landscape mode option
  • Tutorial option on app launch
  • Disable keyboard toolbar when not needed
  • Physical keyboard always active by default

DualMon Remote Access

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ericom AccessToGo

No in-app purchases

None

DualMon Remote Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ericom AccessToGo free?
Ericom AccessToGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DualMon Remote Access free?
DualMon Remote Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ericom AccessToGo or DualMon Remote Access?
DualMon Remote Access is rated higher. Ericom AccessToGo averages 3.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while DualMon Remote Access averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Ericom AccessToGo or DualMon Remote Access have ads?
Neither Ericom AccessToGo nor DualMon Remote Access shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ericom AccessToGo or DualMon Remote Access?
Ericom AccessToGo ships an update every 2 months, and DualMon Remote Access every 10 months. Most recently, Ericom AccessToGo was updated on October 23, 2026 and DualMon Remote Access on October 24, 2026.

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