orke vs Remote Desktop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
orke
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orke for iPhone and iPad opens the orke workspace that is running on your PC. Pick up the terminals and AI agent sessions you started on your PC. Check progress, type a command, or start a new session while you are away from your desk. How it works 1. On your PC, open orke and turn on remote access in Settings. 2. Copy the address and paste it into this app. 3. Sign in with your Google account. Your workspace opens. Features • The same sessions and output as on your PC • Terminal input made for touch: a key bar for Esc, Ctrl, Tab and arrows, plus text selection and paste • Save your PC and connect with one tap, or connect as soon as the app opens Requirements • orke installed and running on your PC, with remote access turned on • The PC must be on and connected to the internet Privacy The app connects only to the address you enter. It has no account of its own and sends nothing anywhere else.
Remote Desktop
Securely access and control your Windows PC, server, or Mac from your iPhone or iPad. Connect directly using RDP and VNC protocols without needing an account or subscription.
- RDP and VNC protocol support
- Quick Connect for instant access
- Trackpad and direct-touch modes
- Two-way clipboard sync
- Audio redirection
- On-device AI assistant for troubleshooting
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: orke at every 3 days against Remote Desktop's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
orke ships an update every 3 days, Remote Desktop monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | orke | Remote Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HYEONGI KIM | Bees Studio |
In-app purchases
orke
No in-app purchases
Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases









