Comparison

Windows App Mobile vs Linux Foundation Events

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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).

About

Linux Foundation Events

Features
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Linux Foundation Events is the place to find the mobile apps for The Linux Foundation events. With the app, attendees can access the schedule, speaker list, sponsor information, and more. Network with other attendees by using AI-powered recommendations and matchmaking so that you can connect with the people you want to meet. Each event will require a separate registration to access.

Screenshots

Windows App Mobile4 screens
Linux Foundation Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Windows App Mobile at #176 against Linux Foundation Events's unranked. Linux Foundation Events's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Windows App Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Linux Foundation Events monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Windows App Mobile versus Linux Foundation Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindows App MobileLinux Foundation Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (7.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#176 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationThe Linux Foundation

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)

Linux Foundation Events

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Windows App Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Linux Foundation Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Windows App Mobile free?
Windows App Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linux Foundation Events free?
Linux Foundation Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Windows App Mobile or Linux Foundation Events have ads?
Neither Windows App Mobile nor Linux Foundation Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Windows App Mobile or Linux Foundation Events?
Windows App Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and Linux Foundation Events monthly. Most recently, Windows App Mobile was updated on September 27, 2026 and Linux Foundation Events on September 16, 2026.

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