# Extender vs RoveDesk

The clearest difference is ads: Extender at none against RoveDesk's shown. Extender also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). RoveDesk's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Extender sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and RoveDesk sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Extender ships an update every 8 months, RoveDesk every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Extender | RoveDesk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Size | 42 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ygal brami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690431302) | [Bhanu Mahesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774841464) |

## What reviewers say

### Extender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extender/id6745106031)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ads for a month | $14.99 | per month |
| remove all ads for a year | $119.99 | per year |


### RoveDesk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rovedesk/id6784436291)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RoveDesk Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| RoveDesk Pro Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| RoveDesk Pro Lifetime Deal | $12.99 | one-time |
| RoveDesk Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Extender free?

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

### Is RoveDesk free?

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

### Do Extender or RoveDesk have ads?

RoveDesk shows ads; Extender does not.

### Which is updated more often, Extender or RoveDesk?

Extender ships an update every 8 months, and RoveDesk every 5 weeks. Most recently, Extender was updated on October 28, 2026 and RoveDesk on October 28, 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.*