XConnect vs Farroom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
XConnect
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XConnect brings SSH, Telnet, SFTP and Windows Remote Desktop together in one app built for iPhone. Manage Linux servers, reach Windows machines and move files, all from your pocket. REMOTE DESKTOP THAT WORKS ON A PHONE XConnect includes a full RDP client, not screen mirroring. Switch between trackpad and direct touch, scroll with two fingers, pinch to zoom, right-click, and use a hardware keyboard with sticky modifier keys. A TERMINAL MADE FOR TOUCH ⢠A dedicated key row puts arrows, Ctrl and other essentials above the keyboard ⢠Full-screen mode for long sessions ⢠SSH with password or key authentication, plus Telnet for legacy devices ⢠Jump hosts work like OpenSSH ProxyJump, so you can reach servers on private networks AN AI ASSISTANT THAT GETS THINGS DONE Describe the task, such as "check how much disk space is left", and the assistant plans it, runs the commands on your server, reads the real output and reports back. Before anything destructive, it stops and asks for your confirmation. Connect the AI provider of your choice. SCRIPTS, READY TO RUN Start with ready-made scripts for backups, disk usage, Docker, listening ports, failed services and more. View and edit them on your phone, or write your own, then run them on any connected server. SFTP FILE MANAGEMENT Browse remote directories, filter by files or folders, and upload or download with a tap. LOCAL FIRST, PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your connections, groups, scripts and keys are stored encrypted on your device. No account is needed to use SSH, Telnet and SFTP. When you want your setup on more devices, turn on sync: it is end-to-end encrypted, so the server never sees your data in plain text. XCONNECT PRO Free: SSH, Telnet, SFTP, the script library and one jump host. Pro unlocks: ⢠Remote Desktop (RDP) ⢠The AI assistant ⢠Running scripts from the terminal ⢠Unlimited jump hosts ⢠End-to-end encrypted cloud sync across your devices XConnect Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Pro is tied to your XConnect account, so sign in first to subscribe. Terms of Use: https://xconnectapp.com/ios/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://xconnectapp.com/ios/privacy.html
Farroom
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Your computers and PC games, on iPhone and iPad. Use compact touch controls on iPhone or a spacious workspace with keyboard and pointer support on iPad. On iPhone Duo with iOS 27.1, unfold for a larger desktop or partially fold for a split desktop and black trackpad workspace. FOUR WAYS TO CONNECT ⢠Mac Screen Sharing: Apple High Performance streaming on compatible Apple-silicon Macs. Use a physical or virtual desktop, with host-supported computer audio. Choose all physical displays or an individual monitor. ⢠RDP: access supported Windows and Linux desktops with Unicode text clipboard and host-supported audio. Choose desktop sizes up to 4K and an audio-quality preference. ⢠VNC: connect to compatible Mac, Windows and Linux servers. Adjust image quality and compression on supporting servers. Select individual monitors when the server supplies their layout. ⢠Sunshine: stream your desktop and PC games from a separately installed Sunshine host. Pair a compatible controller with your Apple device to send buttons, sticks and triggers. HEVC or H.264 video, stereo audio, and custom stream size, frame rate and bitrate controls are included. CONTROLS THAT FIT Click, drag, scroll and type. Use touch gestures, a scrollable extra-key strip, standard shortcuts and supported physical keyboards and pointing devices. Fit the desktop or zoom in. Keep session controls close without covering your workspace. Built-in setup and gesture guides help you get connected. START FREE Save one computer and use every connection type, full connection settings, supported sound and text clipboard, standard shortcuts, and backup export. No ads, session timers or artificial quality limits. MORE ROOM WITH PRO Unlimited saved computers, optional iCloud setup sync, custom and pinned shortcuts, reusable text, named control presets, folders, notes, desktop captures and connection-library import. Choose monthly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. Pro works across iPhone, iPad and Mac using the same Apple Account. Existing lifetime owners keep access. Restore Purchases is available on the Pro page. YOUR CONNECTION, YOUR SETUP No Farroom account, relay or Farroom helper app. Your computer needs a supported remote-access server and a reachable network address. Away from home, you can use a separately installed private-network app such as Tailscale. Farroom does not provide a VPN. KNOW YOUR CONNECTION Requested video size, frame rate and quality depend on the host, network and viewing device. Sunshine streams its configured Desktop entry; display selection is managed on the host. Sunshine has no clipboard sync, controller rumble or microphone forwarding, and typed text assumes a US keyboard layout. VNC has no audio and its clipboard is limited to Latin-1 text. RDP audio depends on the server; Windows Home cannot host built-in RDP. Linux support depends on its desktop and server. Clipboard transfer is text only. Mobile operating systems may suspend background sessions. Passwords stay in device Keychain when saved. Optional iCloud setup sync excludes passwords, certificate approvals, desktop images, audio and clipboard contents. SUBSCRIPTIONS Monthly and yearly Pro renew automatically unless canceled. Eligible yearly subscribers receive a 14-day free trial. The app displays local prices and eligibility before purchase. Manage or cancel through Apple Account subscriptions. Expiry returns to Free without deleting saved data. Lifetime does not renew. Privacy: https://farroom.danielren.tz/privacy/ Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: XConnect at 15.0 against Farroom's 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. XConnect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Farroom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
XConnect ships an update weekly, Farroom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XConnect | Farroom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly ā better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ęÆęµ· å¼ | Daniel Rentz |
In-app purchases
XConnect
- XConnect Pro3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Unlock Pro3 Days trial$69.991 Year
- XConnect Pro Lifetime$89.99
Farroom
- Farroom Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Farroom Pro Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Farroom Pro Lifetime$19.99









