Windows App Mobile Arrives on the App Store: Microsoft Renames Remote Desktop

⚡ The gist in 5 seconds - What it is: Windows App Mobile — Microsoft's free client for securely connecting to Windows, virtual apps, and cloud desktops. - Where it's available: The app has been published on the App Store for iPhone and iPad; size is 208.3 MB. - Limitation: It has a 3.8 rating based on 1.8K ratings; age rating is 4+; category is "Business." ### 🔍 What was found The App Store now lists Windows App Mobile, with Microsoft Corporation listed as the developer. The product was previously known as "Remote Desktop." The app is free, supports Russian and 20 other languages, is categorized under "Business," and has a 4+ age rating. The download size is 208.3 MB. It has gathered 1.8K ratings with an average score of 3.8. In the description, the developer states: "Use a simple and convenient unified client with Windows apps. Easily and securely connect to Windows in the cloud from any device of your choice." The listing also includes links to setup guides: https://aka.ms/WindowsApp and https://aka.ms/rdsetup. According to the "What's New" section, the latest update adds support for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, and improves diagnostics for the external identities feature. The version history lists 11.3.8 (September 24), 11.3.7 (September 17), and 11.3.6 (September 9). Version 11.3.8 includes WebAuthn and external identities support, an updated Flex Shared/Flex Dedicated interface, fixes for remote audio issues, black screen problems, and other changes. Versions 11.3.7 and 11.3.6 received stability and security improvements. ### 💡 Why it matters Windows App Mobile is positioned as a single gateway for accessing Windows from mobile devices. This matters for admins and users working with Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktops, or regular remote PCs. The app addresses the need for mobile access to a work environment without a separate VPN or multiple clients. Functionally, the client can connect to remote PCs running Windows and Windows Server, use Remote Desktop Gateway, switch between Entra accounts, connect an iPhone/iPad to an external monitor, stream audio and video, and redirect folders, clipboard, microphones, and cameras. However, the 3.8 rating and reviews suggest stability is still lacking: on 05/23/2025, one user reported that after an update the app fails to connect to a remote desktop — a white screen appears — while signing in from a computer works fine. ### 🧩 Context The app has been available on the App Store since at least 2018 — on 10/24/2018 a user left a review asking for iPhone XS Max support. On 12/04/2019, another user complained about the right mouse button disappearing after an update. On 11/15/2023, a user working with 1C and barcode terminals noted that iOS doesn't allow using third-party keyboards for barcode scanning, while the Android version can't import a ready-made RDP file

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