Windows App Mobile vs Scandit Retail
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).
Scandit Retail
This app turns your smartphone into a powerful barcode scanner for retail operations. It streamlines tasks like item searching, inventory management, and shipment receiving, enhancing efficiency in stores.
- Barcode scanning
- Item search
- Stock taking
- Shipment receiving
- QR code scanning
- Click and collect support
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The Scandit Retail app transforms smartphones into a fast and reliable barcode scanning tool for retail stores. The app supports different scan scenarios relevant for retail stores, such as searching for a specific item to make the click and collect process faster, stock taking of items on shelves or in the backroom, receiving multiple items in a shipment, or scanning QR codes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scandit Retail at 100% against Windows App Mobile's 35%. Scandit Retail also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Windows App Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (7.9K vs 13) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Scandit Retail holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windows App Mobile has 7.9K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Windows App Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scandit Retail's.
Windows App Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Scandit Retail every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Windows App Mobile | Scandit Retail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (7.9K ratings) | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #176 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | Scandit AG |
Customer experience
Windows App Mobile
Scandit Retail
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)
Scandit Retail
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Windows App Mobile
No in-app purchases
Scandit Retail
No in-app purchases
