Windows App Mobile vs Paperless eForms
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Windows App Mobile
Connect securely to Windows PCs, virtual apps, and desktops from your iOS or iPadOS device. Access your work environment remotely with ease, managing connections and resources from a unified client.
- Connect to remote PCs and virtual desktops
- Access managed resources
- Remote Desktop Gateway support
- Connection management and favorites
- Audio and video streaming
- Device redirection (folders, clipboard, microphone, camera)
- External monitor support
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Windows App Mobile for iOS and iPadOS (previously named Remote Desktop Mobile) is your gateway to securely connect to Windows including remote PCs and admin-provided virtual apps and desktops across Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Dev Box and Remote Desktop Services. Embrace the simplicity of a unified client with Windows App Mobile and connect to your Windows in the cloud with ease and security, from the device of your choice. GET STARTED • Learn more about the features of Windows App Mobile at https://aka.ms/WindowsApp. • Configure your PC for remote access using the information at https://aka.ms/rdsetup. KEY FEATURES • Access remote PCs running Windows Professional or Enterprise and Windows Server. • Access managed resources published by your admin. • Connect through a Remote Desktop Gateway. • Simplified management of your connections and credentials from the Connection Center, including a Favorites page to cater to your unique workflow needs. • Audio and video streaming. • Redirect folders, your clipboard, and local devices such as microphones and cameras. • Connect your iPhone or iPad to an external monitor. • Easily switch between Entra accounts. • Dynamically switch between Portrait and Landscape mode. By downloading Windows App Mobile, you agree to the license (see https://aka.ms/WindowsAppLicense) and privacy terms (see https://aka.ms/privacy).
Paperless eForms
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Publish company forms and lists to tablets in the field. Collect, route, and submit form data and photos from the field back to your pVault Enterprise Content Management system for instant storage and routing. Create, share and edit any form using your iPad device in a simple, efficient and secure manner. Work offline and then when you get connectivity, the app will sync automatically with your pVault server back at your or your customer's office or data center. Users must be setup as a web user on the linked pVault application server, which requires a purchased license.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Windows App Mobile at every 3 weeks against Paperless eForms's every 3 months. Windows App Mobile also leads on chart position (#197 vs unranked). Paperless eForms's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Windows App Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Paperless eForms every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Windows App Mobile | Paperless eForms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (7.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #197 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 9.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | Paperless Environments LLC |
Bugs and requests
Windows App Mobile
Reported bugs
5 issues- Keyboard not working properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues, especially over mobile data
- Resolution and scaling problems
- Incompatibility with newer iOS devices
Requested features
5 requests- Full screen support for external monitors
- Ability to save/sync connection profiles
- Support for multiple monitors and remote apps
- Improved keyboard functionality (F-keys, shortcuts)
- Better mouse/trackpad support (right-click, scrolling)
Paperless eForms
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Windows App Mobile
No in-app purchases
Paperless eForms
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Windows App Mobile free?
Is Paperless eForms free?
Do Windows App Mobile or Paperless eForms have ads?
Which is updated more often, Windows App Mobile or Paperless eForms?
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