Remote Desktop vs Remote Pane

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.

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 — there's no middleman relay, no account to create, and no tracking. FEATURES • Direct RDP connections to any machine with Remote Desktop enabled • Live desktop streaming that adapts to your screen resolution • Touch to move the pointer and tap to click, with an on-screen keyboard for typing • Save connections with host, username, and password encrypted in your device's keychain • One-tap reconnect to saved machines from a simple dropdown • Secure by default: NLA and TLS with certificate verification, so you're warned if a host's identity ever changes • 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 — 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 — 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 • Checking on a home or office PC while you're away • Quick admin tasks on servers and workstations • Reaching a desktop app from your phone • 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.