Windows App Mobile vs iMatrix
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).
iMatrix
Connect to local and remote sensors, and push readings to the cloud for long-term storage. This app facilitates seamless data management and access through your iMatrix Cloud Account.
- Connect to local sensors
- Access remote sensors
- iMatrix Cloud Account integration
- Virtual Gateway functionality
- Push readings to iMatrix Cloud
- Long-term data storage
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The iMatrix App provides a connection to local sensors and access to remote sensors using your iMatrix Cloud Account. The App also features a Virtual Gateway that allows the App to push readings to the iMatrix Cloud for long-term storage
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Verdict
Windows App Mobile and iMatrix both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of iMatrix's written reviews are positive against 35% of Windows App Mobile's. iMatrix also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13 vs 26.0). Windows App Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (7.9K vs 5) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Windows App Mobile against 4.2 for iMatrix. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windows App Mobile has 7.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Windows App Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of iMatrix's.
Windows App Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, iMatrix every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Windows App Mobile | iMatrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (7.9K ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #167 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | iMatrix Systems Inc. |
Customer experience
Windows App Mobile
iMatrix
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)
iMatrix
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Windows App Mobile
No in-app purchases
iMatrix
No in-app purchases
