AltRDP vs Remote Desktop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AltRDP
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With a virtual keyboard, mouse, and virtual display, you can control PCs even when no monitor is connected. Hardware encoding with NVIDIA and AMD GPUs helps reduce latency. Depending on your network, you can adjust streaming with speed, balance, or quality presets, making it suitable for everything from document work to gaming. ■ AI agent controls your remote PC for you Tell the AI what you want to do, and it will look at the screen and operate the mouse and keyboard directly. · Plans tasks on its own and executes them step by step · Finds files, searches the web, operates apps, automates repetitive work · Lets you monitor progress live and step in whenever needed · Choose from multiple AI models depending on task complexity ■ Key features · AI agent — performs tasks on the remote PC for you · Virtual display — 60fps remote screen even on headless PCs · Virtual keyboard and mouse — control the remote PC as if you were there · Hardware encoding — uses NVIDIA (NVENC) and AMD (AMF) GPUs · Multi-display switching and single-window view · Speed, balance, and quality presets AI agent features use credits, which can be replenished with a monthly subscription or pay-as-you-go top-ups. (The core remote control features are available without a subscription.) For detailed setup instructions, please refer to the guide page: https://altrdp.udp.cc Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13vYq7T7FknygVw-pCxlO27JZFS9gA_y6S6fw6U7haQY
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 in-app purchases: Remote Desktop at none against AltRDP's 5. Remote Desktop also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). AltRDP's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads 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. AltRDP sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.
AltRDP ships an update every 2 days, Remote Desktop monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AltRDP | 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 2 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | tae ho cho | Bees Studio |
In-app purchases
AltRDP
- 500 Credits$3.991 Month
- 3000 Credits$19.991 Month
- 200 Credits$1.99
- 500 Credits$4.99
- 1000 Credits$9.99
Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases









