# AnyDesk Remote Desktop

> Remote access from anywhere

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1176131273](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1176131273)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1176131273`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AnyDesk Software GmbH
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (28,026 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.2.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-23
- **First published:** 2017-01-26
- **Size:** 50 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anydesk-remote-desktop/id1176131273)
- **Website:** [http://anydesk.com](http://anydesk.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://anydesk.com/en/privacy](https://anydesk.com/en/privacy)

## Description

AnyDesk Remote Desktop is a powerful remote assistance solution that makes cross‑device access fast and secure for IT professionals and private users alike. It’s ad‑free and free for personal use, delivering high performance with banking‑standard encryption and low latency for smooth control.

Getting started is quick: install AnyDesk on both devices, share the AnyDesk‑ID, approve the request, and you’re connected. Whether you’re providing IT support, working from home, or studying remotely, AnyDesk supports cloud or on‑premises setups for reliable remote access.

## Rankings

- #9,656 — Overall
- #5 — desktop
- #7 — software
- #12 — laptop
- #12 — windows
- #26 — free access

## Review summary

Many users value AnyDesk for remote PC access from iPhone and find it helpful when away, with good connection quality when it works. However, a large number warn about security risks and scams associated with the app, including fraud and identity theft. Performance issues such as lag and latency after updates are common, and usability frustrations (mobile UI, missing keyboard features, and the need to install on both ends) are noted. Overall, strong remote-desktop capabilities exist alongside significant security and reliability caveats.

### Pros

- Enables remote desktop access from iPhone to a PC.
- Very helpful for work when away from home; used daily by some.
- Generally good connection quality and speed when functioning.
- Positive overall sentiment from users who rely on it for remote access.

### Cons

- Security concerns: multiple reviews report scammers and fraud attempts tied to the app, raising risk of identity theft or data loss.
- Performance/latency issues: lag, slowdowns, and responsiveness problems, sometimes after updates.
- Usability/UI limitations: nonintuitive icons, missing mobile keyboard features, and frequent complaints about mobile UI; need to install on both ends for proper operation.
- Phishing/scam warnings and misleading use cases: reports of scam calls or popups directing users to download or grant access.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1176131273)