# XConnect vs Farroom

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.

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. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | XConnect | Farroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Size | 58 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [振海 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863292390) | [Daniel Rentz](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811649764) |

## What reviewers say

### XConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xconnect-ssh-and-rdp-client/id6810536764)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XConnect Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlock Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| XConnect Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


### Farroom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farroom-remote-desktop/id6811649762)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Farroom Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Farroom Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Farroom Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XConnect free?

XConnect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Farroom free?

Farroom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do XConnect or Farroom have ads?

Neither XConnect nor Farroom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XConnect or Farroom?

XConnect ships an update weekly, and Farroom every 2 weeks. Most recently, XConnect was updated on October 24, 2026 and Farroom on October 24, 2026.

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