# Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)

> Fast & Secure Remote Desktop

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id364876095](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id364876095)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id364876095`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Phase Five Systems
- **Category:** Business
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (1,672 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.8.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-10-30
- **First published:** 2010-04-01
- **Size:** 69 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jump-desktop-rdp-vnc-fluid/id364876095)
- **Website:** [https://www.jumpdesktop.com](https://www.jumpdesktop.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://jumpdesktop.com/privacy](https://jumpdesktop.com/privacy)

## Description

Jump Desktop is a secure remote desktop client that supports RDP, VNC, and our Fluid Remote Desktop protocol, delivering fast, high-quality connections with simple automatic setup and no subscriptions.

It runs across Windows, macOS, and mobile devices, offering features such as multi-monitor support, live connection previews, audio streaming, iPad Pro multitasking, Touch ID protection, SSH tunneling, iCloud-based connection syncing, and extensive keyboard and gesture support. With strong encryption (DTLS/TLS) and secure tunneling, your remote sessions stay private even on restricted networks.

## Rankings

- #44,464 — Overall
- #2 — Business (Paid)
- #15 — desktop
- #59 — gateway
- #61 — microsoft
- #62 — system

## Review summary

Jump Desktop is praised for reliability, ease of setup, and a smooth user experience, with strong cross-device support and a no-subscription price point. However, multiple reviews flag notable battery drain, a lack of recent updates, and intermittent connectivity issues with certain hosts. There are also concerns about iPad-specific input limitations. Overall, it’s a solid, value-forward remote-desktop solution for many users, but potential buyers should weigh maintenance/compatibility and battery impact against the benefits.

### Pros

- Reliable, stable performance with a smooth setup and intuitive controls.
- Broad protocol support (RDP, VNC, Fluid) with good cross-device usability across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- One-time purchase with no ongoing subscription, offering perceived good value.
- Consistent positive sentiment on overall usability and reliability, with users stating it 'just works' for their remote-desktop needs.

### Cons

- Significant battery drain, especially when running in the background or on mobile devices.
- App appears to be aging with limited recent updates, raising concerns about security and compatibility.
- Connectivity issues and unreliable connections with certain hosts (e.g., Mac, Linux) and occasional auto-reconnect behaviors.
- iPad-specific input/gesture limitations and interface constraints (e.g., limited gesture modes, arrow-key behavior) that frustrate some users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id364876095)