Windows App Mobile vs EZLink Connect
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).
EZLink Connect
This digital assistant helps manage water quality measurements, providing real-time data, diagnostics, and software updates for optimal process efficiency. Access audit logs, maintenance schedules, and essential sensor information directly from your smartphone.
- Real-time measurement and diagnostic data viewing
- Offline data analysis
- Software update access
- Essential sensor information
- Maintenance task tracking
- Completed maintenance log viewing
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ABB's EZLink Connect is your digital assistant in water quality measurement. When it comes to support, you need the right information fast to ensure your process is continually operating at maximum efficiency. From checking your audit logs to downloading the latest software through your smartphone, EZLink connect will make your life that little bit easier by providing you with a wealth of information and services to support you wherever and whenever you need it. • Easily and securely connect to your AWT420 device to view all measurement, diagnostic and audit data in real time or analyze later in off-line mode • Access the latest software updates and essential sensor information direct through your smartphone • Keep track of all current and upcoming maintenance tasks and view completed maintenance logs at a glance
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EZLink Connect at 5.0 against Windows App Mobile's 4.2. EZLink Connect also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Windows App Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 1). 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.
EZLink Connect 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Windows App Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, EZLink Connect every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Windows App Mobile | EZLink Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (7.9K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #162 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | ABB Information Systems AG |
Customer experience
Windows App Mobile
EZLink Connect
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)
EZLink Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Windows App Mobile
No in-app purchases
EZLink Connect
No in-app purchases
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