Remote Desktop vs Remotly

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.

Remotly turns your iPhone or iPad into a fast, secure remote desktop for your Windows PC. Work, support, and play games remotely — in up to 4K with HDR and up to 120 fps, built on Mirillis' award-winning streaming technology known from Action!. FOR WORK AND STUDY • Connect to any of your Windows PCs in a few taps — stable connection, ultra-low latency, and crisp image quality. • Full keyboard, mouse, trackpad, and Apple Pencil support. • Switch between the remote PC's monitors, or change its resolution to fit your screen. • Voice chat during a session — work with colleagues or help family in real time. • Picture in Picture: keep an eye on the remote screen while using other apps. FOR GAMING • Play your PC games on iPhone or iPad in stunning quality — up to 4K at up to 120 fps, with ultra-low latency and low battery usage. • True HDR streaming with 10-bit color — a rarity among remote access apps. • Use any Bluetooth game controller (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Joy-Con, and more) or play with on-screen controls. • Fully customizable control layouts: build your own touch layouts with joysticks, buttons, and touchpads in the built-in editor. CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE • Direct P2P connections with bitrate up to 100 Mbps, plus the Connect Anywhere cloud when a direct link isn't possible — double NAT and firewalls are not a problem. • Connect via your device list, a one-time connection code, or an invitation with controlled, time-limited access. • Choose your preferred relay server, or run your own private relay for full data ownership. • Wake-on-LAN: wake your PC remotely and get to work. SECURITY FIRST • End-to-end encryption of the entire transmission: AES-256 for data streams, TLS 1.2/1.3, RSA-4096 key exchange. • Two-step device authorization for new devices connecting to your PC. • Sign in with your Microsoft or Google account; enterprise integration with Microsoft Entra ID (Active Directory). REQUIREMENTS Remotly requires the free Remotly host application installed on your Windows PC (Windows 7, 8.1, 10, or 11). Download it at remotly.com. The interface is available in English, Polish, Spanish, French, Turkish, Portuguese (Brazil), and Simplified Chinese.