Comparison

Conduit vs QuickRemote

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

Head to head
About

Conduit

Manage all your remote connections, including SSH, RDP, and VNC, from a single, secure mobile app. Organize credentials, access servers, and control workstations with an encrypted vault and cloud sync.

Highlights
  • Encrypted credential vault
  • Multi-protocol support (SSH, RDP, VNC, Web)
  • Full SSH terminal emulator
  • Remote desktop (RDP) with touch gestures
  • VNC client
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Folder organization and search
Features
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Conduit is a complete remote connection manager built for IT professionals, developers, and sysadmins who need fast, secure access to their infrastructure from anywhere. CREATE & MANAGE YOUR VAULT ON MOBILE Get started right from your iPhone or iPad — create encrypted vaults, add and edit connection entries, manage credentials, and organize everything into folders. No desktop app required. MULTI-PROTOCOL SUPPORT Connect to any server or workstation using SSH, RDP, VNC, or web sessions — all from a single, unified interface. No need to juggle multiple apps. FULL SSH TERMINAL A complete terminal emulator with support for keyboard shortcuts, cursor rendering, and session persistence. Run commands, manage servers, and troubleshoot issues on the go. REMOTE DESKTOP (RDP) Access Windows desktops and servers with full graphical RDP sessions. Supports touch gestures for seamless navigation on iPhone and iPad. VNC REMOTE ACCESS Connect to macOS, Linux, and other VNC-enabled machines with a high-performance VNC client built on modern Swift frameworks. WEB SESSIONS Launch authenticated web sessions to management consoles, dashboards, and internal tools — complete with credential autofill from your encrypted vault. ENCRYPTED CREDENTIAL VAULT Your passwords, SSH keys, and connection details are protected with AES-256-GCM encryption and secured behind biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID). Credentials never leave your device unencrypted. CLOUD SYNC Sync your vault across devices securely. Your connections and credentials stay encrypted end-to-end and are available wherever you need them. ORGANIZED WORKSPACE Group connections into folders, search across your vault, and launch sessions with a single tap. Designed for professionals managing dozens or hundreds of connections. BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD A native SwiftUI experience optimized for both iPhone and iPad, with responsive layouts and full keyboard support for iPad Pro users. KEY FEATURES - Create and edit vaults directly on mobile - Add, edit, and organize connection entries - SSH terminal with full keyboard and cursor support - RDP remote desktop with touch gesture navigation - VNC client for macOS, Linux, and more - Web sessions with credential autofill - AES-256-GCM encrypted vault - Face ID & Touch ID biometric unlock - iCloud sync across devices - Folder organization and search - Auto-lock with configurable timeout - Dark mode support

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

Conduit4 screens
QuickRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Conduit at none against QuickRemote's 2. Conduit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). QuickRemote's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Conduit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for Conduit against 1.0 for QuickRemote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Conduit ships an update weekly, QuickRemote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Conduit versus QuickRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConduitQuickRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB50 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChristopher VautourKAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO

Customer experience

Conduit

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

QuickRemote

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

In-app purchases

None

Conduit

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QuickRemote

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

Questions

Is Conduit free?
Conduit 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, Conduit or QuickRemote?
Conduit and QuickRemote are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Conduit or QuickRemote have ads?
QuickRemote shows ads; Conduit does not.
Which is updated more often, Conduit or QuickRemote?
Conduit ships an update weekly, and QuickRemote fortnightly. Most recently, Conduit was updated on October 17, 2026 and QuickRemote on October 15, 2026.

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