Comparison

RootDeck vs Senrigan Remote Desktop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RootDeck

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Manage your servers straight from your iPhone and iPad. RootDeck is a fast, secure SSH and SFTP client — a full terminal and file manager in your pocket. Connect directly to your own servers — no RootDeck account, no cloud in between. Built for developers, sysadmins, and DevOps who need their infrastructure on the go. Features: • Interactive SSH terminal • SFTP file browser and transfers • Upload, download, copy, move, rename, and delete remote files • Password and SSH key authentication • Jump host support for reaching servers behind a bastion • Host key verification to protect against MITM attacks • Saved server profiles • Face ID or Touch ID app lock • Server availability monitoring • Support for Linux, macOS, and Windows OpenSSH servers Credentials are stored securely in Apple Keychain. SSH connections, commands, and transferred files go directly between your device and the servers you choose. RootDeck does not collect analytics and does not send your server data to the developer.

About

Senrigan Remote Desktop

Features
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Senrigan is a remote desktop client for controlling your Mac from iPhone and iPad. No account or proprietary cloud is required. Connect directly to macOS Screen Sharing or another VNC-compatible server. Features • Combined and per-display multi-monitor views • Command, Option, Control, and shortcut keys • Japanese IME-friendly text input • Picture in Picture • Trackpad-style cursor control • Two-finger scrolling and pinch to zoom • On-device connection storage with passwords kept in the iOS Keychain Privacy No ads, IDFA, or tracking. Optional, anonymous Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics help improve usage and stability; disable them in Common Settings. Your connection destination, password, screen, input, and clipboard are never sent. For access outside your local network, use a secure network path such as a VPN that you manage.

Screenshots

RootDeck4 screens
Senrigan Remote Desktop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Senrigan Remote Desktop at 15.0 against RootDeck's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RootDeck ships an update weekly, Senrigan Remote Desktop every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
RootDeck versus Senrigan Remote Desktop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootDeckSenrigan Remote Desktop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgenii LavKazuya Saito

In-app purchases

None

RootDeck

No in-app purchases

None

Senrigan Remote Desktop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RootDeck free?
RootDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Senrigan Remote Desktop free?
Senrigan Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RootDeck or Senrigan Remote Desktop have ads?
Neither RootDeck nor Senrigan Remote Desktop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RootDeck or Senrigan Remote Desktop?
RootDeck ships an update weekly, and Senrigan Remote Desktop every 5 days. Most recently, RootDeck was updated on September 30, 2026 and Senrigan Remote Desktop on September 28, 2026.

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