Comparison

Splashtop Remote Desktop vs LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk

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

Head to head
About

Splashtop Remote Desktop

Access your Mac or PC securely from your phone or tablet, anytime, anywhere. This app provides fast, reliable remote access with simple setup and low latency, allowing you to control your computer from afar. It's ideal for retrieving files, working remotely, or assisting others with computer issues.

Highlights
  • Remote access to Mac or Windows computers
  • High-quality audio & video streaming
  • Low-latency remote control
  • Blank screen mode for privacy
  • Remote webcam access
  • Cross-platform support
Features
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NEED ACCESS RIGHT NOW? FORGOT SOMETHING ON YOUR COMPUTER? Your computer, anywhere you are. Access your Mac or PC securely from your phone or tablet – anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re traveling, helping family, or need something urgently from your Mac or PC, Splashtop gives you fast, reliable remote access in seconds. No complicated setup. No lag. Just control. GET STARTED IN 3 STEPS 1. Install Splashtop on your phone or tablet 2. Install the free Splashtop Streamer on your computer 3. Log in and connect instantly. That’s it. WHAT PEOPLE USE SPLASHTOP FOR • Accessing full apps, files, and tools they left at home • Working remotely when plans change • Helping parents or friends fix computer issues • Staying productive while traveling • Getting peace of mind knowing their computer is always reachable WHY SPLASHTOP Splashtop is trusted by millions of users and IT teams worldwide for one reason: it works when it matters. • ULTRA-FAST Smooth, high-resolution streaming with low latency. • SIMPLE SETUP Install, log in, and connect. No IT degree required. • SECURE Bank-grade encryption keeps your data and your screen private. • RELIABLE Works even on limited bandwidth or mobile data. This is the same remote access technology used by professionals – made simple for personal use. FREE VS ANYWHERE ACCESS • FREE Access your computer on the same local network • ANYWHERE ACCESS (UPGRADE) Securely connect from anywhere, on any network When remote access becomes important – not just occasional – upgrading unlocks full freedom without changing tools. KEY FEATURES • Access your Mac or Windows computer anytime • High-quality audio & video streaming • Low-latency remote control • Blank screen mode for privacy • Remote webcam access • Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac, iOS) PERSONAL VS BUSINESS Splashtop Personal is designed for non-commercial use. For work or teams, try Splashtop Business for advanced features and management. A REMOTE ACCESS TOOL YOU CAN TRUST When your computer matters, access shouldn’t be complicated. Splashtop gives you control, clarity, and confidence – wherever you are.

About

LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk

Manage local administrator passwords for LAPS-enabled endpoints directly from your iOS device. Quickly view, copy, and reset passwords to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access. This tool extends the functionality of Microsoft's LAPS to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • View local administrator passwords
  • View password expiry dates
  • Copy passwords to clipboard
  • Trigger password resets
  • Mobile LAPS management
  • Secure Active Directory access
Features
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LAPS Help Desk console allows you to view and reset the local administrator password of LAPS enabled endpoint, directly at your fingertip. LAPSSignify enables the LAPS team to quickly retrieve and reset passwords from anywhere directly from their iOS device. If you have LAPS implemented in your environment, LAPSSignify is a must have tool to extend its accessibility to mobile. 〉〉〉〉 Contact us to try this app in our test environment 〉〉〉〉 Turn your mobile into a fully functional LAPS management tool and enjoy the freedom to manage your LAPS environment from your office, home, or anywhere. Being an enterprise app, we value your security and privacy and made it absolutely free of any advertisements or banners. LAPSSignify is free to download and use. 〉〉 What is LAPS 〉〉 LAPS is a free tool from Microsoft that randomises the local password on each managed windows endpoint. This unique password and its expiry date is securely stored in Active Directory attributes and viewable only to authorized accounts. LAPS is a great tool to prevent lateral movement and privilege escalation “Pass the hash” attacks. 〉〉 App Features 〉〉 〉View password of managed windows endpoint 〉View expiry date of managed windows endpoint 〉Copy the password to clipboard 〉Trigger the password reset of the managed windows endpoint 〉〉 Paid features 〉〉 The paid subscription allows you to copy the password to clipboard and also trigger the password reset. NOTE - LAPS user interface only triggers the password reset. The actual password reset is completed by the GPO process that runs on the management endpoint. 〉〉 Questions 〉〉 Want to read more about LAPSSignify? 〉https://www.signifium.com/LAPSSignify Have questions to ask? Report bugs or give feedback? 〉We have tried our best to make this app beautiful and intuitive. But if there are errors, bugs or you need enhancements, please pass on your valuable feedback through our form at: https://www.signifium.com/contact-us/ or directly email us at "lapssignify at signifium dot com". Our privacy policy 〉https://www.signifium.com/privacy Our terms of use 〉https://www.signifium.com/termsofuse ** Active Directory Servers are normally not exposed to the Internet. So either your device has to be in the network or VPN’ed in. ** SSL connection is the most secure way to access Active Directory. Please refer to our 2 minutes blog on how to configure SSL for Active Directory. ** Active Directory and Windows Server are a trademark of Microsoft Corp.

Screenshots

Splashtop Remote Desktop4 screens
LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk at every 11 days against Splashtop Remote Desktop's every 3 months. LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and device support (3 vs 1). Splashtop Remote Desktop's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 3). On price, rating, 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. Splashtop Remote Desktop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Splashtop Remote Desktop against 4.7 for LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splashtop Remote Desktop has 4.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Splashtop Remote Desktop's written reviews are positive against 100% of LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splashtop Remote Desktop ships an update every 3 months, LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Splashtop Remote Desktop versus LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplashtop Remote DesktopLAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.6K ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.6K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSplashtop Inc.Signifium LLC

Customer experience

Splashtop Remote Desktop

All ratings4,565 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews1,454 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.2%

LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Splashtop Remote Desktop

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cursor movement issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
  • Inability to connect on the same network
  • Unexpected shutdowns and black screens

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Bluetooth keyboard and controller support
  • Improve multi-monitor support
  • Provide more screen resolution options
  • Add audio routing options
  • Implement better wake-on-LAN/WAN functionality

LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Splashtop Remote Desktop

Subscriptions3
  • Anywhere Access Pack$1.991 Month
  • Anywhere Access Pack (Monthly)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Anywhere Access Pack (Yearly)7 Days trial$23.991 Year
2 purchases

LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk

Subscriptions2
  • Standard (1 month)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Standard (1 year)7 Days trial$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Splashtop Remote Desktop free?
Splashtop Remote Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk free?
LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Splashtop Remote Desktop or LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk?
Splashtop Remote Desktop is rated higher. Splashtop Remote Desktop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Splashtop Remote Desktop or LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk have ads?
Neither Splashtop Remote Desktop nor LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Splashtop Remote Desktop or LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk?
Splashtop Remote Desktop ships an update every 3 months, and LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk every 11 days. Most recently, Splashtop Remote Desktop was updated on October 30, 2026 and LAPSSignify LAPS Help Desk on October 24, 2026.

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