Comparison

Conduit 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

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

Remote Desktop

Features
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Your computer, in your pocket. Remote Desktop lets you see and control your Mac or Windows PC right from your iPhone or iPad — anywhere you have internet. No complicated setup, no servers to run, no port forwarding, no monthly fees. Install the free host app on your computer, select your device, and you're connected. Beautifully simple Most remote desktop tools are built for IT departments. This one is built for you. There's nothing to configure. Open the app, click once, and your computer appears on screen — live, with sound, and fully controllable. What you can do • See your computer's screen in crisp, real-time video • Hear your computer's audio streamed straight to your device • Tap, scroll, and drag with an intuitive touch-cursor • Type with your on-screen or hardware keyboard • Use a connected trackpad or mouse for precise control • Works great on both iPhone and iPad Set up in seconds Download the free Mac or Windows host app Sign in with the same Apple Account on both devices Select the device you want to control Done — you're connected Private by design Your connection is direct and end-to-end. Pairing only works between devices signed into your own Apple Account, so no stranger can ever reach your computer. There's no middle-man server storing your screen or your data — the video, audio, and controls flow straight between your devices. • Free to use • No account to create • No router settings to change • No subscriptions • Just works Whether you need to grab a file, check on a long-running task, run a desktop app on the go, or help yourself from the couch — Remote Desktop keeps your whole computer one tap away. Note: Requires the free companion host app for Mac or Windows, and both devices must be signed into the same Apple Account. A reliable internet connection is recommended for the best experience.

Screenshots

Conduit4 screens
Remote Desktop3 screens

Verdict

The call

Conduit and Remote Desktop are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Conduit versus Remote Desktop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConduitRemote Desktop
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB15 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperChristopher VautourMichael Inal

In-app purchases

None

Conduit

No in-app purchases

None

Remote Desktop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Conduit free?
Conduit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Desktop free?
Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Conduit or Remote Desktop have ads?
Neither Conduit nor Remote Desktop shows ads.

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