Comparison

StarDesk vs QuickRemote

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

Head to head
About

StarDesk

Control your PC remotely from any device with ultra-low latency and secure connections. Stream games in 4K, transfer files quickly, and access your work applications seamlessly. Ideal for both gamers and professionals needing constant PC access.

Highlights
  • Ultra-low latency remote desktop
  • Secure remote access
  • 4K streaming
  • Fast file transfer
  • Remote PC gaming
  • Remote work and productivity
  • Remote wake
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StarDesk – Powerful Multi-Platform Remote Desktop Control your PC or Mac remotely from iOS, Mac, Android, or Windows devices. Perfect for remote work, gaming, and technical support. Enjoy ultra-low latency with high-speed direct connections for a smooth, local-like experience. Stream up to 4K at 144 FPS, with full support for mouse & keyboard, game controllers, and multi-touch gestures—ideal for gaming and productivity. Key Features - Remote Gaming: Play PC games on your mobile device in stunning 4K 144 FPS with minimal lag. Hundreds of customizable keyboard mappings and plug-and-play gamepad support. - Remote Work: Wake your PC remotely, control multiple screens, transfer files without limits (any size or format), and work in true-color HDR/4:4:4 mode—perfect for design, CAD, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, WPS, and more. - PC & Mac Host Support: Use your PC or Mac as a host machine—access and control your computer remotely from any device, anytime, anywhere. - Seamless cross-platform access anytime, anywhere. Why StarDesk Stands Out - Millisecond-level responsiveness for fluid control - Multi-screen management with quick switching - Unlimited high-speed file transfers - HDR and true-color support for precise visuals - Full PC and Mac host support for remote access About Accessibility Service Usage To ensure smooth external keyboard operation (e.g., Bluetooth keyboards), this app uses Android's AccessibilityService API. It captures input events to prevent system interference and accurately transmit keystrokes to your remote PC. We only collect temporary input data during active remote sessions—no storage or sharing of personal information. You can disable this feature anytime in system settings. For details, see our Privacy Policy. We Value Your Privacy All data transmission is encrypted end-to-end. Learn more at www.stardesk.net/license/privacy-policy.

About

QuickRemote

Access and control your desktop computers remotely from your mobile devices. Supports VNC and RDP connections with features like smooth cursor feedback, session saving, and Wake-on-LAN.

Highlights
  • VNC and RDP connections
  • Discover VNC/RDP services
  • Save connection details
  • Wake-on-LAN support
  • Tabbed sessions
  • Trackpad-style input
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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QuickRemote is a responsive remote desktop client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. VNC connections run directly inside QuickRemote on all three. Built-in RDP is available on iPad and Mac; Mac also offers an explicit choice to open the connection in another installed RDP app. VNC CONNECTIONS: - Connect to standard RFB/VNC servers, including Windows VNC servers and macOS Screen Sharing - Leave the password blank when the server allows No Authentication, or use standard VNC password authentication - Smooth local cursor feedback and paced framebuffer updates for responsive LAN control - Reconnect after temporary network interruptions - Fit, native, and percentage scaling modes RDP BY PLATFORM: - iPad and Mac: built-in RDP display and input inside QuickRemote - Mac: choose built-in RDP or another installed RDP application before connecting - iPhone: VNC only in this release - Optional SSH tunnelling for VNC connections DISCOVERY AND SESSIONS: - Discover advertised VNC and RDP services with mDNS/Bonjour - Scan the local subnet for VNC ports 5900-5902 and RDP port 3389 - Save endpoints, optional usernames, groups, and Wake-on-LAN details - Use tabbed sessions and desktop floating panels - View frame rate, round-trip latency, and transferred-byte statistics INPUT AND DISPLAY: - Direct-pointer and trackpad-style input - Touch gestures, scrolling, zoom, and drag operations - Extended keyboard controls and Unicode input - Dark and light themes with configurable accent colors AVAILABILITY AND PRIVACY: - Direct connections to endpoints you choose; no QuickRemote relay account is required - Saved credentials use operating-system secure storage - Optional device-authentication lock - LAN discovery remains on your local network segment QuickRemote Pro removes mobile ads and desktop upgrade reminders and unlocks eligible premium features. Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickremote/terms/ iOS/iPadOS 15+ • macOS 13+

Screenshots

StarDesk4 screens
QuickRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StarDesk at 86% against QuickRemote's 0%. StarDesk also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. QuickRemote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. StarDesk asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StarDesk holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarDesk has 191 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of StarDesk's written reviews are positive against 0% of QuickRemote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarDesk ships an update every 2 weeks, QuickRemote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
StarDesk versus QuickRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarDeskQuickRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (191 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings191 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB50 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperGearUP Portal PTE. LTD.KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO

Customer experience

StarDesk

All ratings175 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative10.2%

QuickRemote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

StarDesk

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QuickRemote

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Annual$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is StarDesk free?
StarDesk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickRemote free?
QuickRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StarDesk or QuickRemote?
StarDesk is rated higher. StarDesk averages 4.8 out of 5 from 191 ratings, while QuickRemote averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do StarDesk or QuickRemote have ads?
QuickRemote shows ads; StarDesk does not.
Which is updated more often, StarDesk or QuickRemote?
StarDesk ships an update every 2 weeks, and QuickRemote fortnightly. Most recently, StarDesk was updated on October 24, 2026 and QuickRemote on October 15, 2026.

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