Ericom Connect Mobile Client vs vDesk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ericom Connect Mobile Client
This app provides fast, secure remote access to Windows desktops and applications from mobile devices. It features unique technology for optimal resizing of Windows objects and enhanced display performance, offering a smoother user experience.
- Fastest mobile RDP client
- Secure remote access to PCs and apps
- Optimal resizing of Windows objects
- Enhanced display performance
- Touch gestures and floating pointers
- Function bar for tablets
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AccessToGo is the FASTEST mobile RDP client - includes unique patent protected technology for optimal resizing of Windows objects. Get quick, easy & secure mobile RDP access to office/home PC and Windows apps (Excel, Acrobat, etc.) from smartphones & tablets. It’s the only RDP client that supports touchpad and floating pointers. Unique function bar for tablets displays popular keys (Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, & Windows). Tech support: mobile@ericom.com. *Best user experience – AccessToGo with Blaze RDP acceleration is up to 10x faster than regular RDP, e.g., Microsoft Remote Desktop / RDC / RDP, 2X Client RDP, Wyse PocketCloud, Remote RDP, Splashtop, & Jump Desktop. IMPORTANT: - Requires at least 512MB RAM - RDP must be enabled on the target Windows host (Home editions of Windows do not support RDP server) ------------------------------------------- ENHANCEMENTS *Ericom Blaze transforms AccessToGo into the fastest mobile RDP client - Enhances display performance of maps, video, radiology & 3D images, Adobe Flash, PDF files, etc. - Uses up to 80% less RDP bandwidth than regular RDP clients, e.g., Microsoft Remote Desktop / RDP - Great over 4G and Internet (Requires Ericom Blaze Server on RDP host: http://www.ericomblaze.com) *Alternative to Citrix - Ericom Connect centrally publishes & manages Windows desktops & apps hosted on Terminal Services / RDS / VDI - 1/2 the cost of Citrix Info: email mobile@ericom.com ------------------------------------------- STANDARD FEATURES - Extensive support for Touch Gestures - Auto keyboard and position on text entry field - Patent-pending technology enhances productivity and usability: Makes Windows desktops & applications easier to use on mobile devices (touch environments), reduces the need to zoom and pan when using remote access. Unlike Microsoft Remote Desktop / RDP, Ericom Blaze automatically adjusts the remote desktop resolution (Pixels Per Inch - PPI), and optimally resizes Windows objects (Start menu, icons, dialog boxes, etc.) - Native resolution support - Function bar for tablets displays frequently used keys (Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, Windows) & functions – Exclusive! - Enhanced Floater and Pointer Tools - Pinch to Zoom - Remote mouse mode support - Bluetooth / USB mouse and keyboard support - Virtual native keyboard & extended PC Keyboard support - Copy & Paste support - Remote Program support - Multilingual UI support - Full-screen auto-resize on orientation changes (portrait to / from landscape) - Sound / audio redirection - 8, 16, 24 & 32 bit color - URL Schemes OPTIONS *Ericom Blaze includes Ericom Secure Gateway – Secure, encrypted access when connecting from outside the firewall http://www.ericom.com/securegateway ---------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORTED PLATFORMS - iOS 11, 12 - Connecting to Windows 10/8/7, Windows Server 2019/2016/2012R2/2012/2008R2 ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
vDesk
Access corporate and academic resources securely over encrypted VPN connections. Browse the internet safely on public Wi-Fi and gain anytime, anywhere access to critical applications like email and virtual desktops.
- Network-level access to resources
- Encrypted IPsec VPN connections
- Safe internet browsing on public Wi-Fi
- Access to email and virtual desktops
- Anytime, anywhere access
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vDesk.works provides users full network-level access to corporate and academic resources over encrypted IPsec VPN connections to protect the users, and allow them to browse Internet on insecure networks such as public Wi-Fi networks. The vDesk client also provides anytime, anywhere access to critical applications such as email, virtual desktop sessions and other Windows applications. If you have questions about vDesk Client, please write us on our support email i.e. Support@vDeskWorks.com . For more information about vDesk Client, visit www.vdeskworks.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: vDesk at 5.0 against Ericom Connect Mobile Client's 1.7. Ericom Connect Mobile Client's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). 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.
vDesk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ericom Connect Mobile Client has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Ericom Connect Mobile Client ships an update every 7 months, vDesk every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ericom Connect Mobile Client | vDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ericom Software Inc. | Talygen |
Customer experience
Ericom Connect Mobile Client
vDesk
In-app purchases
Ericom Connect Mobile Client
No in-app purchases
vDesk
No in-app purchases








