Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)
What is Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)?
Remote desktop app for iPhone and iPad that connects to other computers using RDP, VNC, or its own Fluid Remote Desktop
Jump Desktop is a remote desktop app that connects an iPhone, iPad, or iPod to other computers. It supports RDP and VNC, and also its own Fluid Remote Desktop protocol, which the listing describes as supporting high performance remote desktop and audio. The listing says connections are encrypted and that setup is done by visiting jumpdesktop.com on a PC or Mac and following the Automatic Setup steps.
Pricing. Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) is $14.99 to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Accessing a work computer from an iPad while travelling
- Using an iPad with an external monitor or Bluetooth keyboard as a remote…
- Connecting to several home or office computers from one iOS device
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Why this app is in A tier
A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) scores 87 out of 100: rating 78, rating count 76, App Store search rank 93, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and A tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Leave your laptop behind. Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere.
Jump Desktop is a remote desktop application that lets you securely connect to any computer in the world. Compatible with both RDP and VNC, Jump Desktop is secure, reliable and very easy to set up. Jump Desktop also supports our own, high performance, next generation remote desktop protocol called Fluid Remote Desktop.
Easy setup and reliable
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Jump Desktop is very easy to setup; anyone can do it! Just visit: https://jumpdesktop.com on your PC or Mac, click the ‘Automatic Setup’ link and follow step-by-step instructions. You’ll be up and running in no time. Also - not subscriptions!
Secure
Jump encrypts the connection between computers to ensure privacy and security. Automatic connections are always encrypted by default. Supports NLA, TLS/SSL encryption for RDP. SSH Tunnelling and SSL/TLS encryption for VNC. Fluid Remote Desktop uses DTLS for secure connections.
Powerful features
- Works with almost any computer and operating system.
- Supports physical mice! On iOS 13 and iPadOS, Jump Desktop supports the accessibility mouse with some limitations. Jump Desktop also supports special physical mice with no limitations. For more information visit https://jumpdesktop.com/mice.
- Fluid Remote Desktop protocol supports high performance remote desktop and audio.
- Easy and secure setup: Automatically configure your PC or Mac for remote access using Wi-Fi/3G/LTE without worrying about your router settings. Setup as many computers as you like - there are no limits!
- Built for iPad Pro, iPad, iPhone and iPod
- iPad Pro features: Full support for split-screen multitasking and Apple Pencil.
- Open multiple simultaneous connections
- Live connection previews
- Protect your server settings using Touch ID
- Connection syncing via iCloud connection syncing
- Advanced Bluetooth keyboard: The best bluetooth keyboard support on the App Store. Shortcuts, function keys and arrow keys - everything works. Also includes macros for keys no available on bluetooth keyboards (i.e function keys)
- SSH tunneling with password and public key authentication supported
- Supports large custom screen resolutions and VGA/HDMI out
- Full mouse support via touch gestures: left, right and middle button clicks, dragging, scrolling, precision pointer movement
- Multiple gesture support - includes the ability to draw or write using your finger
- Copy/paste: Transfer text to or from your computer using the pasteboard
- HDMI/VGA external monitor support: View your desktop on an external monitor using a cable or AirPlay. Jump Desktop will let you utilize you external display as a true monitor (not as a mirror like other apps on the store).
- Multi-core rendering engine makes Jump Desktop one of the fastest RDP and VNC engines on the planet
- Full support for Linea and Infinea barcode and MSR scanners. Includes support for E2E encryption.
RDP features
- Supports RD Gateway
- Supports custom resolutions. Set any resolution you want including Retina resolutions.
- Dynamic RDP resolution updates on Windows 8.1+
- Remote printing: Send print outs from your computer to your iPad/iPhone device (exclusive RDP print redirection feature on the App Store!)
- Folder sharing
- Audio streaming
- Console sessions
- International keyboard layouts
- Multiple monitor support on Windows 7+
- Multi-touch redirection support on Windows 8+
Fluid Features
- Super high performance, adaptive remote desktop
- Audio streaming
- Strong encryption built into the protocol
- Connect from anywhere, even restricted networks without requiring networking knowledge
- Clipboard sharing
VNC features
- Tested with Mac OS X, TightVNC, RealVNC, UltraVNC, Linux (Ubuntu Remote Desktop)
- Secure: Supports SSH tunneling as well as SSL encryption
- Black & white, gray scale, 8, 16 and 24-bit color to help optimize bandwidth
- Multiple monitor support
- Macs: Support locking the Mac's screen and syncing the pasteboard
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Questions about Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)
Which protocols does Jump Desktop support?
It is compatible with both RDP and VNC and also supports Fluid Remote Desktop, a protocol the developer describes as its own next generation remote desktop protocol.
How is the host computer set up?
The listing says to visit https://jumpdesktop.com on a PC or Mac, click the Automatic Setup link, and follow the step-by-step instructions. It says this configures remote access without changing router settings.
Is the connection encrypted?
The connection between computers is encrypted, with automatic connections encrypted by default. It names NLA and TLS/SSL for RDP, SSH tunnelling and SSL/TLS for VNC, and DTLS for Fluid Remote Desktop.
Is Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) free?
No. Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) is $14.99 to download.
Is Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) right for me?
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) is built for accessing a work computer from an iPad while travelling, using an iPad with an external monitor or bluetooth keyboard as a remote…, connecting to several home or office computers from one iOS device. It sits in the remote desktop list on AppTierList.
Is Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) worth it?
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) is A tier, ranked #8 of 15 remote desktop apps with a score of 87 out of 100, from a 4.3 App Store rating across 4,108 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 7 apps rank above it.
How does Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) compare to LogMeIn Pro & Central?
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) is A tier at 87; LogMeIn Pro & Central is A tier at 88. LogMeIn Pro & Central ranks higher. Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) is $14.99 to download, LogMeIn Pro & Central is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) updated?
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) was updated 1 day ago, which counts in its favour.
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All the facts
Ranking
- List
- Remote Desktop (A tier, #8)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 87 / 100
- Rank in list
- #8 of 15
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.3 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 4,108
App
- Price
- $14.99 (USD)
- App Store category
- Business
- Current version
- (1 day ago)
- Size
- 57 MB
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 9
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
- App Store data read
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