Windows App Mobile vs Absolute Digitizing
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).
Absolute Digitizing
This app simplifies the process of getting price estimates and placing orders for embroidery digitizing and vector conversion services. It allows users to quickly obtain quotes and submit orders on the go without requiring account registration.
- Price and stitch quote estimates
- Place orders on the go
- Embroidery digitizing
- Vector conversion
- No account registration required
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Embroidery Digitizing orders made convenient! A simple, fast and handy way to get idea of the price, stich quote estimates and even placing order on the go. No need to register any account with us. Just download this free application and you are all set for a quote for embroidery digitizing or vector conversion and even place an order.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Windows App Mobile at 4.2 against Absolute Digitizing's 3.7. Windows App Mobile also leads on ratings volume (7.9K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Absolute Digitizing's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 35%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 26.0). 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.
Windows App Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windows App Mobile has 7.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Windows App Mobile's written reviews are positive against 50% of Absolute Digitizing's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Windows App Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Absolute Digitizing every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Windows App Mobile | Absolute Digitizing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (7.9K ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #158 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | Omer Waqas Khan |
Customer experience
Windows App Mobile
Absolute Digitizing
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)
Absolute Digitizing
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Windows App Mobile
No in-app purchases
Absolute Digitizing
No in-app purchases
Questions
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