# Windows App Mobile vs iMatrix

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 (#180 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windows App Mobile | iMatrix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windows-app-mobile/id714464092/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imatrix-app/id1631868655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 199 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [iMatrix Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552315187) |

## What reviewers say

### Windows App Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windows-app-mobile/id714464092)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless remote desktop experience
- 👍 Smooth mouse and keyboard support
- 🚀 Reliable connections
- 👍 Great integration with Windows
- 🚀 Responsive and fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keyboard issues (no virtual keyboard, input problems)
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Resolution and scaling problems
- 🐛 Connectivity issues, especially over mobile data
- 🐛 Buggy after updates

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imatrix-app/id1631868655)

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.

**Highlights:** Connect to local sensors, Access remote sensors, iMatrix Cloud Account integration, Virtual Gateway functionality, Push readings to iMatrix Cloud, Long-term data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windows App Mobile free?

Windows App Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iMatrix free?

iMatrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Windows App Mobile or iMatrix?

iMatrix is rated higher. Windows App Mobile averages 4.2 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while iMatrix averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Windows App Mobile or iMatrix have ads?

Neither Windows App Mobile nor iMatrix shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Windows App Mobile or iMatrix?

Windows App Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and iMatrix every 9 days. Most recently, Windows App Mobile was updated on November 2, 2026 and iMatrix on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*