Remote Desktop vs Postgres & Friends
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Postgres & Friends
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Postgres & Friends is a database client for iPhone and iPad. Connect to the databases you already run, browse what is inside them, and run the query you need — without opening a laptop. SIX ENGINES, ONE APP • PostgreSQL • MySQL • SQLite — open a database file straight from the Files app • Redis • MongoDB • Cloudflare D1 — over Cloudflare's REST API BROWSE YOUR DATA Move from connection to database to table, and page through rows without dragging the whole table down the wire. Search inside a result set, tap any row to read long values in full, or switch to the structure view when you need column types and keys. WRITE REAL SQL A proper editor with syntax highlighting, not a single-line text box. Every statement you run is kept in a local query history, and the ones worth reusing can be saved. A built-in, filterable cheat sheet sits one tap away for the syntax nobody memorises on a phone keyboard. REACH PRIVATE DATABASES Most databases worth connecting to are not open to the internet. Tunnel through a bastion host over SSH, using either a password or an OpenSSH private key. SHARE THE ANSWER Export the rows you are looking at as CSV and send them straight from the iOS share sheet. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS There is no account to create and no server of ours in the path between the app and your database. Passwords and SSH keys are stored in the iOS Keychain; saved connections, query history, and saved queries live in the app's own sandbox on your device. No analytics, no telemetry, no tracking SDKs. FREE AND PRO Free includes up to three saved connections, table browsing, SQL execution, query history, and SSH tunnels across every supported engine. Pro removes the connection and tab limits and adds the full SQL editor, CSV export and sharing, and light and accent themes. It is available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase — all three unlock exactly the same features. Privacy Policy: https://postgresfriends.pages.dev/privacy Terms of Service: https://postgresfriends.pages.dev/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Desktop at none against Postgres & Friends's 3. Postgres & Friends's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Postgres & Friends sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.
Remote Desktop ships an update every 6 weeks, Postgres & Friends every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Desktop | Postgres & Friends |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bees Studio | 冰冰 邓 |
In-app purchases
Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
Postgres & Friends
- Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$19.99









