Windows App Mobile vs Alienware AR Experience
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).
Alienware AR Experience
Explore the latest Alienware notebooks through an augmented reality interface. Build a notebook piece by piece and discover its powerful features, including Intel processors and advanced cooling solutions.
- Augmented reality notebook building
- Explore latest notebook features
- Learn about Intel processors
- Discover Alienware Command Center
- Understand cooling solutions
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Through an augmented reality interface, build the latest Alienware notebook piece by piece and learn about the latest features that make these notebooks the most powerful yet. From 8th Gen Intel® Processors and New Alienware Command Center software, to an improved cooling solution, these new notebooks give you the latest in gaming technology.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Windows App Mobile at 4.2 against Alienware AR Experience's 3.5. Windows App Mobile also leads on ratings volume (7.9K vs 4) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). Alienware AR Experience's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windows App Mobile has 7.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Windows App Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Alienware AR Experience monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Windows App Mobile | Alienware AR Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (7.9K ratings) — better | 3.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #171 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | HOOKBANG LLC |
Customer experience
Windows App Mobile
Alienware AR Experience
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)
Alienware AR Experience
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Windows App Mobile
No in-app purchases
Alienware AR Experience
No in-app purchases
Questions
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