Ericom AccessToGo vs Remote Access Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
Remote Access Plus
Access and troubleshoot Windows, Mac, and Linux computers remotely from your mobile device. Resolve issues quickly with features like command prompt access and the ability to turn computers on or off.
- Unattended remote access
- Multi-monitor support
- Quick Launch administrative operations
- Remote command prompt execution
- Wake-on-LAN functionality
- Cloud and on-premises access
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Access and troubleshoot Windows, Mac and Linux endpoints anywhere, anytime! Remote Access Plus is all you need to redefine your troubleshooting routine. Remote Access Plus helps you access remote computers irrespective of their location and lets you resolve troubleshooting requests at a lightning speed. Remote Access Plus is available on cloud and on-premises. You can access both the instances from the mobile app. What can I do using the Remote Access Plus application? Access endpoints right from your mobile device 1. Connect to remote computers on the go with unattended remote access 2. Seamlessly switch between multiple monitors connected to client computers 3. Perform administrative operations using "Quick Launch" Diagnose computers without hindering productivity 1. Access command prompt and execute commands using systems account 2. Cut-down production costs by turning off the computers with no active users 3. Wake computers on LAN and kick-start your troubleshooting without hick-ups How do I activate? 1. Install the Remote Access Plus mobile app on your mobile device. 2. If you are using the Remote Access Plus on-premises solution, provide the server name, the port being used, followed by the credentials. 3. If you are using the cloud edition, log-in to your Remote Access Plus account 4. You can now access your Remote Access Plus console from your mobile device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Remote Access Plus at 4.3 against Ericom AccessToGo's 2.9. Remote Access Plus also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Ericom AccessToGo's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Remote Access Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 7 respectively.
Ericom AccessToGo ships an update every 2 months, Remote Access Plus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ericom AccessToGo | Remote Access Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (15 ratings) | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ericom Software Inc. | Zoho Corporation |
Customer experience
Ericom AccessToGo
Remote Access Plus
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
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- 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
Remote Access Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ericom AccessToGo
No in-app purchases
Remote Access Plus
No in-app purchases
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