Comparison

Cloud Station vs RustDesk Remote Desktop

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

Head to head
About

Cloud Station

Control and manage your desktop PC remotely from your mobile device. Access files, control media playback, and even overclock your system. Share your PC's internet connection and automate system suspension when you're away.

Highlights
  • Remote PC control (keyboard/mouse/media)
  • Home cloud file access
  • Remote overclocking
  • Auto Green system suspension
  • Internet HotSpot sharing
Features
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The Cloud Station utility allows user to operate GIGABYTE's Mobile Devices APPs to communicate, share resources, and control your desktop PC. GIGABYTE's unique Mobile Devices APPs available following features: Remote overclock, GIGABYTE Remote (Keyboard/Mouse/Windows media player remote control), Home Cloud, Auto Green, HotSpot.. etc. Home cloud allows your portable devices access files(picture and video) in your home PC via wireless or 3G network. Remote controller provides easy to use remote keyboard + mice features through your devices. Using smart phone or tablet to control and input data from your couch remotely via WiFi or Bluetooth. Remote overclock allows users to remotely control their desktop PC with a powerful suite of software functions that include overclocking and system tweaking, system monitoring plus the ability to also remotely power down the PC when needed. EasyTune Touch also offers a unique Quick Boost function with three preset overclocking configurations that offer hassle-free performance enhancement at the touch of a button. Over clocking a motherboard can result in damage to the CPU and computer. Auto Green makes system automatically suspended if paired Bluetooth phone away  from Bluetooth range (10M) HotSpot utility allows desktop's Internet connection share to other devices like tablet, or smart phone. This utility is based on WiFi HotSpot technology and it requires WiFi card and useable Internet connection. Requirements: Cloud Station for iOS is supported on PCs that use a compatible GIGABYTE motherboard. The user may also need Apple iTunes installed on their PC (see below). Cloud Station requires a connection between the iOS device and the PC. The following connection methods are supported: * IEE.802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi (using a shared Wi-Fi connection) * Standard Bluetooth General User and Installation Guide: To use Cloud Station, please follow the following steps: Installation 1. Visit the GIGABYTE website utility download page: http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/Utility.aspx 2. Download the GIGABYTE 'Cloud Station' software utility and install it on your PC (note: your PC must use a compatible GIGABYTE motherboard). 3. From the utility page, download the 'Cloud Station' app 4. Install the 'Cloud Station' app on your iOS device 5. Note: For Bluetooth and USB connection, the user must also have Apple iTunes software installed on the PC Using the 'Cloud Station' app 1. Ensure the 'Cloud Station' utility is running on your PC 2. Open the 'Cloud Station' on your iOS device. 3. Select a connection method from a choice of Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. 4. Note: If selecting a Bluetooth, ensure HotSpot mode is enabled on your iOS device. 5. If connecting by Wi-Fi, once a connection is established, you can then select the target PC. 6. You will now see a choice of several control options with the easy-to-use user interface that will give you complete access to your PC’s performance. For more information about Cloud Station, please visit: www.gigabyte.com

About

RustDesk Remote Desktop

This open-source application provides remote desktop access and control capabilities. It allows users to remotely manage their computers. Please note it only supports controlling other devices, not being controlled or screen sharing.

Highlights
  • Open-source remote desktop
  • Remote access and control
  • TeamViewer alternative
  • Control other devices
Features
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An open-source remote desktop application. The open source TeamViewer alternative. Source code: https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk Doc: https://rustdesk.com/docs Please be reminded that this app only has the ability to control, and it does not have the functionality of being controlled or screen sharing. WARNING: YOU MAY BE BEING SCAMMED! If you are on the phone with someone you DON'T know AND TRUST who has asked you to install RustDesk, do not install and hang up immediately. They are likely a scammer trying to steal your money or other private information.

Screenshots

Cloud Station3 screens
RustDesk Remote Desktop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RustDesk Remote Desktop at 59% against Cloud Station's 14%. RustDesk Remote Desktop also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Cloud Station's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RustDesk Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RustDesk Remote Desktop has 77 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Cloud Station's written reviews are positive against 59% of RustDesk Remote Desktop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Station ships an update every 5 months, RustDesk Remote Desktop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cloud Station versus RustDesk Remote Desktop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud StationRustDesk Remote Desktop
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (6 ratings)4.2 (77 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews59.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings677 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGIGA-BYTE TEHCHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Purslane Limited

Customer experience

Cloud Station

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

RustDesk Remote Desktop

All ratings77 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral14.6%
Negative26.0%

Bugs and requests

Cloud Station

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RustDesk Remote Desktop

Reported bugs

38 issues
  • Recent update broke iPad mouse alignment
  • No image displayed from PC (black screen)
  • Remember Password function doesn't work
  • Black screen when remoting into Raspberry Pi Linux server (Wayland)
  • Keyboard issues when remoting from iPhone to PC
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  • Cannot control Mac
  • iPad app fails to connect or shows key mismatch error
  • App crashes or becomes unresponsive
  • Connection issues over mobile data network
  • Session closes after a short period
  • Key presses duplicated or not registered with external keyboard
  • Settings/Preferences not preserved
  • iOS language icon covers toolbar collapse icon
  • Previous direct IP sessions not saved
  • Enter key does not work in address bar
  • Copy/Paste broken
  • Latest update deleted saved connections
  • App not responding after update
  • Connection Error, Operation not permitted (error 1) on iOS
  • Mouse overflows monitor content, preventing clicks on edges
  • Double-clicking behavior in touch mouse/pad options
  • App launches but window vanishes on old iPads
  • Crash on app startup (v1.2.7, iOS 12.2)
  • Cannot paste remote ID by holding text input
  • iOS client attempting to control Android results in frozen interface
  • Cannot control Windows PC typing from iPhone
  • Version 1.2.7 has issues on iPad (cannot launch)
  • Address book empty on Pro version
  • Arrow keys do not function like a desktop keyboard
  • Phone heats up during use
  • Mouse pointer on desktop and iPad not lined up
  • Flakey behavior with keyboard and trackpad on iPad
  • Scaling displays issues on iPad
  • Key mismatch error with iPad app
  • Virtual machine control issues (keyboard repeats or fails to register)
  • Mobile network connection issues
  • Cannot connect over mobile data network
  • UI icon not centered

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add option to view and modify USB drives in file transfer mode
  • Improve mouse and keyboard control configurability
  • Allow Apple Pencil to function as a mouse
  • Support iPhone remote control of each other
  • Add option to automatically switch display/monitor to follow remote window focus
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  • Sync remote ID list by iCloud
  • Improve Wayland support
  • Add option to change two-finger gesture behavior (scroll vs. move canvas)
  • Center remote screen when zooming
  • Remap controls for mouse actions
  • Integrate arrow keys with device keyboard
  • Support iPhone to Android control
  • Support Windows remote typing from iPhone

In-app purchases

None

Cloud Station

No in-app purchases

None

RustDesk Remote Desktop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloud Station free?
Cloud Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RustDesk Remote Desktop free?
RustDesk Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cloud Station or RustDesk Remote Desktop?
RustDesk Remote Desktop is rated higher. Cloud Station averages 1.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while RustDesk Remote Desktop averages 4.2 from 77 ratings.
Do Cloud Station or RustDesk Remote Desktop have ads?
Neither Cloud Station nor RustDesk Remote Desktop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Station or RustDesk Remote Desktop?
Cloud Station ships an update every 5 months, and RustDesk Remote Desktop every 2 months. Most recently, Cloud Station was updated on September 29, 2026 and RustDesk Remote Desktop on October 11, 2026.

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