Comparison

Guidemate CRM vs Remote Desktop

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

Head to head
About

Guidemate CRM

Features
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GuideMate is the management app built for independent mountain guides, instructors and outdoor professionals. Keep your clients and outings on your phone, even offline. CLIENTS • Full profiles: contact info, emergency contact, insurance, skill level • Outing history spanning multiple seasons • CSV import from an existing spreadsheet • Web form sent to the client to collect their details ACTIVITIES & OUTINGS • Visual planning with calendar view • Multiple locations per activity with autocomplete search • Automatic statuses: Ready (forms completed), In Progress (day of), Completed (next day) • Linked participants, ratings and notes per outing WEATHER & CONDITIONS • Weather forecast per location (free Open-Meteo or Meteoblue pro) • BERA avalanche risk per massif with nearby massifs • 5-day and 14-day meteograms full screen • Direct access to Grimms Météo and Condis by department • Downloadable BERA PDF for offline viewing DASHBOARD • Revenue, guiding days, breakdown by activity • Customisable quick actions (Grimms, BERA, quick create) • Season overview OFFLINE • Browse and create records without a network • Automatic sync when connectivity returns • Data hosted in Europe (GDPR) INTEGRATIONS • Grimms: auto-login, weather and conditions by department • Meteoblue: detailed meteograms with your API key • Brevo: automatic contact sync • Google Calendar / Apple Calendar: live iCal subscription • Stripe Connect: deposits and engagement terms • Inbound email: automatic opportunity creation Free up to 20 clients. Pro at €9/month or €80/year.

About

Remote Desktop

Access and control your Windows PC, Mac, or server remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Supports RDP and VNC protocols for direct connections without accounts or subscriptions. Offers a touch-friendly interface and advanced features for a seamless desktop experience.

Highlights
  • RDP and VNC protocol support
  • Direct computer connections
  • Touch-optimized controls
  • Two-way clipboard sync
  • Audio redirection
  • On-device AI assistant
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Guidemate CRM3 screens
Remote Desktop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Desktop at none against Guidemate CRM's 4. Guidemate CRM's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Guidemate CRM sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guidemate CRM ships an update weekly, Remote Desktop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Guidemate CRM versus Remote Desktop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuidemate CRMRemote Desktop
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlivier LaurendeauBees Studio

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Guidemate CRM

Subscriptions4
  • GuideMate Pro – Mensuel - Pionniers$2.991 Month
  • GuideMate Pro – Monthly$7.991 Month
  • GuideMate Pro – Annuel - Pionniers$22.991 Year
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  • GuideMate Pro – Annual$69.991 Year
None

Remote Desktop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guidemate CRM free?
Guidemate CRM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Desktop free?
Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Guidemate CRM or Remote Desktop have ads?
Neither Guidemate CRM nor Remote Desktop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guidemate CRM or Remote Desktop?
Guidemate CRM ships an update weekly, and Remote Desktop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Guidemate CRM was updated on November 5, 2026 and Remote Desktop on November 10, 2026.

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