Remote Desktop vs SystemFab Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Remote Desktop
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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 ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā 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.
SystemFab Remote
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SystemFab Remote is your all-in-one remote access app for macOS and Linux systems. Connect securely via VNC, SSH, SFTP, RDP, and SMB ā all in one native iOS app. Features: ⢠Remote Mac ā VNC screen sharing with automatic Bonjour discovery ⢠SSH Shell ā full terminal on iPhone and iPad ⢠SFTP ā securely transfer and manage files ⢠RDP ā Remote Desktop for Windows computers ⢠SMB ā browse and mount network shares ⢠SSH Keys ā manage your SSH keys directly in the app ⢠Network Benchmark ā measure bandwidth between two SSH hosts (iperf3) ⢠Tools ā Ping, port scanner and speed test SystemFab Remote requires network access to the target devices. VNC, SSH, or RDP must be enabled on the target machines.
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Verdict
Remote Desktop and SystemFab Remote are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Remote Desktop | SystemFab Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Inal | Jan Hendrik Ellermann |
In-app purchases
Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
SystemFab Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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