# Flick. vs DeskIn Remote Desktop

The clearest difference is rating: DeskIn Remote Desktop at 4.6 against Flick.'s 3.8. DeskIn Remote Desktop also leads on ratings volume (333 vs 16). Flick.'s advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flick. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and DeskIn Remote Desktop sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DeskIn Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeskIn Remote Desktop has 333 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Flick.'s written reviews are positive against 69% of DeskIn Remote Desktop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flick. ships an update monthly, DeskIn Remote Desktop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flick. | DeskIn Remote Desktop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick/id644265534/reviews) | **[4.6 (333 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deskin-remote-desktop/id1617419574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **333** |
| Positive reviews | **77.5% of reviews** | 68.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ydangle](https://appshunter.io/developer/395935334) | [ZULER TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617419576) |

## What reviewers say

### Flick.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick/id644265534)

Effortlessly share documents, videos, and images between any devices and operating systems. Simply flick files from one device to another nearby running the application. Utilizes local WiFi for quick, direct transfers without complex file system navigation.

**Highlights:** Share documents, videos, and images, Cross-platform device sharing, Flick-to-share functionality, Local WiFi file transfer, Share photos, contacts, notes, games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Flicks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Flicks | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Flicks | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient file transfer
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 💡 Innovative file sharing features
- 🚀 Seamless cross-device connectivity
- 👍 Convenient for classroom/work use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Security concerns with unknown device connections
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🤔 Confusing UI and workflow

**Reported bugs**

- Devices unable to detect each other on the network
- Transferred files not saving properly on recipient device
- App crashing when trying to transfer large files
- Incompatibility with certain operating system versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to select and transfer multiple files at once
- Option to save transferred files directly to device storage
- Bluetooth-only file transfer mode
- Improved video transfer quality and speed
- Integration with cloud storage services


### DeskIn Remote Desktop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deskin-remote-desktop/id1617419574)

Access and control your computers and mobile devices from anywhere with a fast, secure, and stable remote connection. Share files, provide IT support, or enjoy remote gaming with ultra-HD resolution and low latency.

**Highlights:** Cross-Platform Remote Access, Secure Unattended Access, File Transfer & Sync, Quick Remote IT Support, Screen Mirroring & Extension, Remote Gaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Android Remote Control Add-on | $7.99 | per month |
| Android Remote Control Add-on | $8.99 | per month |
| DeskIn Standard | $9.99 | per month |
| DeskIn Gaming Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Extra Channel Add-on | $34.99 | per month |
| DeskIn Performance Plan | $39.99 | per month |
| DeskIn Standard | $49.99 | per year |
| DeskIn Gaming Plan | $129.99 | per year |
| Virtual Screen | $2.99 | one-time |
| Virtual Screen | $3.99 | one-time |
| Root-free Mobile Device | $9.69 | one-time |
| Root-free Mobile Device | $10.90 | one-time |
| DeskIn Standard | $11.90 | one-time |
| Pen Tablet Re-direction | $12.99 | one-time |
| Multi-multi Screen | $12.99 | one-time |
| High Performance | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pen Tablet Re-direction | $14.99 | one-time |
| Multi-multi Screen | $14.99 | one-time |
| True Color | $17.99 | one-time |
| True Color | $19.99 | one-time |
| DeskIn Gaming | $29.90 | one-time |
| Extra Channel | $41.99 | one-time |
| DeskIn Performance | $47.90 | one-time |
| DeskIn Standard Plan | $59.99 | one-time |
| Root-free Mobile Device | $66.90 | one-time |
| Root-free Mobile Device | $74.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth remote access
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Reliable and secure connections
- 💡 Versatile remote desktop capabilities
- ⚡ Lag-free performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS/iPad
- 💰 Expensive subscription plans
- 🔑 Unclear login/account setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden charges without permission
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Mac app support
- Free tier with more features
- Improved account management options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flick. free?

Flick. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DeskIn Remote Desktop free?

DeskIn Remote Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flick. or DeskIn Remote Desktop?

DeskIn Remote Desktop is rated higher. Flick. averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while DeskIn Remote Desktop averages 4.6 from 333 ratings.

### Do Flick. or DeskIn Remote Desktop have ads?

Neither Flick. nor DeskIn Remote Desktop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flick. or DeskIn Remote Desktop?

Flick. ships an update monthly, and DeskIn Remote Desktop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flick. was updated on October 18, 2026 and DeskIn Remote Desktop on October 19, 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.*