PC Remote vs RustDesk Remote Desktop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PC Remote
Control your PC remotely from your smartphone. Enjoy enhanced gaming, stream your screen and camera, and use your phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard. Securely access your computer from anywhere for work or play.
- Enhanced PC gaming controls
- Real-time screen and camera sharing
- Use phone as virtual webcam
- Wireless mouse and keyboard control
- Multi-display support
- Effortless file transfer
- Secure remote connections
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Elevate your PC experience with Monect PC Remote, a versatile and free app designed to give you full control of your computer — whether you're nearby or miles away. Key Features: * Enhanced Gaming: Immerse yourself in PC gaming with custom button layouts and onboard sensors. Tailor them to your preferences for an unbeatable gaming experience. * Real-time Screen and Camera Sharing: Share your PC screen and camera feed seamlessly with your smartphone. Experience your PC as if it's right in your hand. * Virtual Camera: Use your phone’s high-quality camera as a virtual webcam on your PC. Perfect for video calls, streaming, and online meetings with crystal-clear visuals. * Mouse and Keyboard Control: Use your phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard for your PC. Navigate, type, and control your computer effortlessly from anywhere. * Multi-Display Capabilities: Expand your workspace by adding up to 4 virtual displays to your PC, boosting productivity and multitasking. * Effortless File Transfer: Seamlessly transfer files between your devices for ultimate convenience. * Top-Notch Security: Rest easy with our 256 Bit AES Session Encoding for secure remote network connections. How to Use: 1. Installation: Download Monect PC Remote from Google Play and the PC Remote Receiver from [https://www.monect.com/](https://www.monect.com/) on your computer. 2. Connect Your Device: Choose from multiple connection options: * Local Wi-Fi (on the same network) * Remote Wi-Fi (across different networks) Experience the freedom and control that Monect PC Remote offers, making your PC a truly versatile and powerful tool for work, play, and creativity — now with Virtual Camera and wireless Mouse & Keyboard control for even more possibilities.
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.
- Open-source remote desktop
- Remote access and control
- TeamViewer alternative
- Control other devices
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RustDesk Remote Desktop at 4.1 against PC Remote's 3.2. RustDesk Remote Desktop also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). PC Remote's advantage is ratings volume (301 vs 73). On price, update cadence and device support 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. PC Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RustDesk Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.
RustDesk Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 301 and 73 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PC Remote's written reviews are positive against 59% of RustDesk Remote Desktop's.
PC Remote ships an update monthly, RustDesk Remote Desktop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PC Remote | RustDesk Remote Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (301 ratings) | 4.1 (73 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | 58.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 301 — better | 73 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Monect (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. | Purslane Limited |
Customer experience
PC Remote
RustDesk Remote Desktop
User reviews
PC Remote
From 301 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth connection
- 🎮 Great for gaming
- 👍 Useful remote control features
- 💡 Innovative app concept
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 📱 Limited functionality on iOS
- 🔧 Buggy after updates
- 💰 Excessive ads/paywall
RustDesk Remote Desktop
From 73 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast connection and performance
- 🌟 Open source and free
- 💡 Self-hosting capability
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- ⚡️ Low input lag
Room to improve
- 🔋 Phone heats up
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance on iOS/iPadOS
- 🚫 Lacks mouse acceleration
- 📱 Poor compatibility with older iOS versions
- ⚠️ Some users report data collection (location, identifiers)
Bugs and requests
PC Remote
Reported bugs
4 issues- QR code scanner not working
- Remote desktop not functioning
- Buttons getting stuck
- Crashes on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- Custom layout editor
- Improved gamepad support
- Ability to control volume and system functions
- Bluetooth/USB connection option
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
PC Remote
- Premium Access – Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Premium Access – 3 Months3 Days trial$4.993 Months
- Premium Access – 6 Months3 Days trial$8.996 Months
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- Premium Access – Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- VIP for 3 month$7.99
- VIP for 6 month$12.99
- VIP for 1 year$19.99
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- VIP Services$59.99
RustDesk Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
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