Morpheusly vs Remote Desktop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Morpheusly
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Morpheusly is a privacy-preserving, open-source, peer-to-peer VPN solution that lets you remotely control your computers from anywhere with just a few clicks. Morpheusly keeps all your data fully private with high-grade encryption using a secure key similar to online password managers. Nobody but you can decrypt any and all data about your devices. Using Morpheusly, you can: - Select any private subnet for your internal network - Control your network with any number of Control Nodes including through a browser - Set up VPN tunnels from/to MacOS, Windows, and Linux computers, and from all your mobile devices. - Secure all your communications with high-grade encryption using Wireguard - Connect to your computer's remote screen using its native Desktop Sharing protocol (e.g. VNC or RDP) with just one tap - Connect to your Linux KVM Virtual machines using the SPICE protocol - Connect to any server that runs an SSH server - Seamlessly integrate with bVNC, aRDP, and aSPICE with just one tap Find the GPLv3 licensed source code at: https://gitlab.com/morpheusly-labs/morpheusly-client
Remote Desktop
Securely access and control your Windows PC, server, or Mac from your iPhone or iPad. Connect directly using RDP and VNC protocols without needing an account or subscription.
- RDP and VNC protocol support
- Quick Connect for instant access
- Trackpad and direct-touch modes
- Two-way clipboard sync
- Audio redirection
- On-device AI assistant for troubleshooting
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Remote Desktop lets you securely control your Windows PC, server, or Mac from your iPhone and iPad. Built on the industry-standard RDP and VNC protocols, it connects directly to your computers — no account, no cloud middleman, no subscription required to get started. CONNECT YOUR WAY • RDP for Windows (NLA + TLS security) and VNC for Mac, Linux, and Raspberry Pi • Quick Connect — type an address and connect instantly, nothing to set up • Save your PCs, mark favorites, and reconnect in one tap • Auto-reconnect keeps your session alive through network drops BUILT FOR TOUCH • Trackpad and direct-touch modes with adjustable sensitivity • Full gesture set: tap, right-click, middle-click, scroll, pinch-to-zoom, pan • On-screen keyboard plus special keys (Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, Win, F1–F12, Ctrl+Alt+Del, arrows) • Hardware keyboard support • Designed for iPad with a sidebar layout and Split View A REAL DESKTOP, NOT A SLIDESHOW • Crisp Metal-accelerated rendering with fit, fill, native, and integer scaling • Per-connection quality presets, resolution, and color depth • Two-way clipboard sync • Audio redirection • Send files to your PC (they appear under \\tsclient on Windows) KNOW YOUR CONNECTIONS • Usage statistics with charts and per-connection health scores • Smart suggestions to fix unstable or high-latency connections • Exportable PDF usage reports • On-device AI assistant (iPhone/iPad with Apple Intelligence) that explains your usage and helps troubleshoot — running entirely on your device PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no analytics, no tracking • Passwords stored only in the device Keychain • AI runs on-device — your data never leaves your iPhone or iPad Connect to the computers you already own. Remote Desktop never sees your data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Morpheusly at 15.0 against Remote Desktop's 17.0. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Morpheusly ships an update every 6 weeks, Remote Desktop monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Morpheusly | Remote Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Morpheusly Inc. | Bees Studio |
In-app purchases
Morpheusly
No in-app purchases
Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases









