Comparison

Glink VT vs VersaDesk

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

Head to head
About

Glink VT

This terminal emulator connects to legacy host applications on UNIX, AIX, Linux, and DEC systems. It emulates various DEC terminals and supports Telnet and SSH protocols for secure communication. The app offers extensive customization for function keys, macros, and sessions, making it ideal for accessing remote systems.

Highlights
  • DEC VT terminal emulation
  • Telnet and SSH support
  • SSL/TLS for secure communication
  • SSH tunneling
  • Multiple concurrent sessions
  • Configurable toolbars and hot spots
  • Macro recording and playback
Features
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Glink VT for iOS is a terminal emulator application that runs on iPad, iPhone and Mac's with M1/M2 chip. It is a port of our immensely successful and popular Glink for Windows product that has been chosen by more than 600,000 people world wide for connection to legacy host applications. Glink VT is used to access applications running on UNIX, AIX, Linux and DEC host systems. Glink VT emulates DEC VT100/102/220/320/340/420 terminals and uses the Telnet or SSH protocols for communication with the host systems. Glink brings you a high quality and proven emulator on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch devices. Glink supports GlinkProxy, a server application designed to provide persistent host connections for Glink clients where the connection from the client device is unreliable. This may be because the device enters sleep mode or goes out of Wi-Fi range. FEATURES - DEC VT420, VT320/340, VT220 and VT100/VT102 terminal emulation, all screen sizes - Telnet communication to host - IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) supported - SSL/TLS support for secure communication - SSH for direct communication with the SSH Daemon - SSH tunneling for Telnet protocol - Username/password or private key for SSH authentication - Multiple concurrent host sessions - Configurable multi line toolbar with function keys and macros - Configurable hot spots for function keys, numbers, characters and URLs - Macro recording for auto-login and for assignment to toolbar - Pop-up standard keyboard with support of international characters - Tab/shift-Tab and arrow-keys supported on external Bluetooth keyboard - All major function keys available as keyboard shortcuts - Press and hold Command-key on external keyboard to see list of built-in keyboard shortcuts - Colors can be customized - Supports GlinkProxy Session Persistence Server - Multiple host configurations supported - Export and import of configurations - Supports Managed App Configuration, which allows users to configure Glink remotely through Mobile Device Management (MDM) - Optional password to access configurations - Optional auto-connect and auto-login at startup - Optional use of double-tap as Enter/Transmit - Configurable scroll-back buffer contains history of your host session - Print or e-mail host print data - Print or e-mail terminal emulation content or scroll-back buffer content - Zoom and scroll as the Safari browser - Dynamic zoom to cursor position - Blinking attribute supported - Blinking cursor supported - Two finger swipe gesture to move cursor - Tap and hold to open Mail with e-mail address on screen - Supports external Bluetooth keyboards and barcode scanners

About

VersaDesk

Control your standing desk with ease using this app. Adjust height, save custom presets, and manage LED lights on compatible models. Enjoy a clutter-free workspace with seamless Bluetooth connectivity.

Highlights
  • Effortless height adjustment
  • Customizable height presets
  • LED light control
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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The VersaDesk Control App is the ultimate companion for your VersaDesk standing desk, giving you seamless control at your fingertips! Key Features: Effortless Height Adjustment – Easily raise or lower your desk with just a tap! Customizable Presets – Save and program your preferred desk heights for quick adjustments. LED Light Control (on compatible models) – Turn your desk’s LED lights on or off with ease. Bluetooth Connectivity – Smooth, wireless operation for a clutter-free workspace. User-Friendly Interface – Simple, intuitive design for quick access to all controls. Whether you're optimizing your ergonomic setup or switching between sitting and standing with ease, the VersaDesk Control App makes your workspace smarter and more efficient!

Screenshots

Glink VT4 screens
VersaDesk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glink VT at 100% against VersaDesk's 0%. Glink VT also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.0) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). VersaDesk's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

VersaDesk is free to download; Glink VT costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Glink VT holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Glink VT's written reviews are positive against 0% of VersaDesk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glink VT ships an update every 5 months, VersaDesk every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Glink VT versus VersaDesk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlink VTVersaDesk
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGallagher & Robertson ASVersa Products Inc

Customer experience

Glink VT

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VersaDesk

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Glink VT

No in-app purchases

None

VersaDesk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glink VT free?
Glink VT costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VersaDesk free?
VersaDesk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Glink VT or VersaDesk?
Glink VT is rated higher. Glink VT averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while VersaDesk averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Glink VT or VersaDesk have ads?
Neither Glink VT nor VersaDesk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glink VT or VersaDesk?
Glink VT ships an update every 5 months, and VersaDesk every 3 months. Most recently, Glink VT was updated on October 24, 2026 and VersaDesk on October 22, 2026.

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