Conduit vs Remote Pane
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Conduit
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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 β 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 β 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 β 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
Remote Pane
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RemotePane is a fast, private remote desktop (RDP) client. Connect to your Windows PC, server, or workstation from your iPhone or iPad and control it as if you were sitting right in front of it. Built for speed and privacy: your connections and passwords are stored encrypted on your device, and RemotePane connects directly to your machine β there's no middleman relay, no account to create, and no tracking. FEATURES β’ Direct RDP connections to any machine with Remote Desktop enabled β’ Live desktop streaming that adapts to your screen resolution β’ Touch to move the pointer and tap to click, with an on-screen keyboard for typing β’ Save connections with host, username, and password encrypted in your device's keychain β’ One-tap reconnect to saved machines from a simple dropdown β’ Secure by default: NLA and TLS with certificate verification, so you're warned if a host's identity ever changes β’ No account, no sign-up, no telemetry, no ads PRIVACY FIRST RemotePane doesn't collect analytics or usage data. Saved hosts and passwords never leave your device β they're encrypted locally and used only to reach the machines you choose. Your session goes straight from your phone to your computer. HOW TO CONNECT 1. On your PC, enable Remote Desktop (Windows Pro or higher, or any compatible RDP server). 2. Make sure your device can reach the PC β on the same network, over a VPN, or through a tool like Tailscale. 3. In RemotePane, enter the host (and optional port), your username, and password, then tap Connect. 4. Optionally save the connection for instant access next time. GREAT FOR β’ Checking on a home or office PC while you're away β’ Quick admin tasks on servers and workstations β’ Reaching a desktop app from your phone β’ Anyone who wants a clean, no-nonsense RDP client RemotePane is a neutral tool for accessing computers you are authorized to use. You are responsible for ensuring you have permission to connect to any system you use it with. Questions or feedback? Reach us at contact@remotepane.com.
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Verdict
Conduit and Remote Pane are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Conduit | Remote Pane |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Vautour | Shibby Ventures LLC |
In-app purchases
Conduit
No in-app purchases
Remote Pane
No in-app purchases





