RD is not a remote desktop app. It's a Mac control layer — real screen streaming, a live PTY terminal, and an AI agent that executes shell commands with your explicit approval. All from your iPhone.
Existing tools force a compromise: see the screen but not run code, or run SSH but lose the GUI. RD removes that compromise entirely.
Jump Desktop, Screens, and Parsec let you view and control the GUI — but they're dumb mirrors. No terminal, no intelligence, no automation.
Blink and Termius give you a terminal. But your Mac runs Xcode, Cursor, Figma — you need the full environment, not just a shell.
ChatGPT and Claude can write the commands. But they can't run them. RD closes that loop — with your approval on every step.
RD combines everything into a single, coherent experience — no switching between apps, no credential juggling, no context loss.
H.264 stream over WebRTC. Touch gestures mapped to trackpad. Works on LAN and over 4G/5G through TURN relay — even behind CGNAT. Adaptive bitrate keeps it fluid when bandwidth drops.
Not a VNC overlay of a terminal window. A genuine pseudo-terminal with session snapshots — disconnect and reconnect without losing your work. zsh, bash, tmux, all supported.
Describe what you want. The AI translates it to shell commands. You approve or deny each one before it runs. Nothing executes silently — ever. You stay in control.
Installez l'Agent sur la machine à piloter — Mac, PC, serveur Linux ou Raspberry Pi — et le Client sur ce qui la contrôle. Même protocole, même expérience, partout.
Pilotez votre Mac, ou rendez-le pilotable.
Agent = la machine à piloter · Client= ce qui pilote. Pas encore de binaire natif pour votre OS ? Le client web tourne déjà dans le navigateur, sans rien installer.
Peer-to-peer connection when on LAN. TURN relay only as fallback. Your screen traffic doesn't pass through our servers in nominal conditions.
Scan from iOS to pair with your Mac in seconds. No IP address hunting, no port forwarding, no VPN setup required.
Dictate commands in English, French, Spanish, Japanese, and more. Voice-to-shell via the AI agent. TTS feedback in your language.
Browse, upload, download, and edit files directly from iOS. Chunked transfer for large files. Syntax-aware remote editor.
Every AI-proposed command waits for your explicit tap to approve or deny. Workspace policies limit scope. No surprises.
Happy Eyeballs dual-path probing, automatic LAN → WAN failover, network quality indicator always visible.
Sessions survive network interruptions. Scroll back through history. Snapshot and restore mid-session.
Free tier for LAN users. Pro unlocks WAN, multi-Mac, and AI agent. Clean paywall, no dark patterns.
Short answer: none of them do all three.
| Capability | RD | Screens 5 | Jump Desktop | Parsec | Termius / Blink |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Mac desktop (GUI) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Real PTY terminal | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Session persistence | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ~ |
| AI agent w/ approval | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Automation & watchers | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mac storage manager | ✓ | ✗ | ~ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Windows agent (beta) | ~ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Voice control | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Works behind CGNAT | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| File manager | ✓ | ✗ | ~ | ✗ | ~ |
| LAN free tier | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
The big remote-desktop names start around $50/mo per seat — for screen sharing. RD does more, on every platform, and starts free.
LAN free · Pro from $9/mo · Business from $39/seat — vs $50+/mo elsewhere, for less.
Anyone whose most powerful computer is a Mac that isn't always in reach.
Your build machine stays at the desk. You stay mobile. RD lets you compile, test, and deploy without being physically present.
When a server process dies at midnight, you don't need to be at a keyboard. Open RD, run the fix, confirm the approval, go back to sleep.
You're running Cursor, Figma, Logic. RD keeps you connected to your creative environment even when you step away.
You set a long export running and leave. RD lets you monitor it, cancel it, or start the next job — from wherever you are.
The AI agent is powerful. That's why every action it proposes requires your explicit confirmation before it runs — no exceptions.
Every shell command proposed by the AI agent waits for your tap to Approve or Deny. Commands expire if you don't respond — nothing runs in the background.
Define what directories and operations the agent is allowed to touch. It can't exceed the scope you define, even if asked.
Screen Recording, Accessibility, and Full Disk Access are granted explicitly via System Settings. No hidden entitlements. No kernel extensions.
DTLS-SRTP encrypts all media. Your screen content never passes through our servers in LAN mode. TURN is used only for NAT traversal.
Each paired iOS device is individually authorized. Revoke access per device from the Mac agent menu at any time.
Real approval prompt — interactive demo above
Free for LAN. Pro unlocks everything. Founder Lifetime for early believers.
Limited offer · First 200 only
App Store title, subtitle, and descriptions — short and long.
RD – Mac Remote Desktop & AI
Terminal, Screen & AI Agent
Control your Mac from iPhone. Real-time screen streaming, a live PTY terminal, and an AI agent that runs shell commands — with your approval, always.
remote desktop, mac control, SSH terminal, AI agent, PTY, screen sharing, WebRTC, developer tools, remote access, shell
RD is not just a remote desktop app — it's a complete Mac control layer built for developers, sysadmins, and power users. WHAT MAKES RD DIFFERENT ─────────────────────── Most remote desktop apps give you a screen to look at. RD gives you three tools in one: 1. FULL MAC DESKTOP Stream your Mac display in real time via WebRTC. Touch gestures map to trackpad controls. Works on WiFi and over 4G/5G, even behind NAT or CGNAT. 2. REAL PTY TERMINAL A genuine pseudo-terminal — not a VNC window of a terminal app. Shell sessions persist across reconnects. Run zsh, bash, tmux. Scroll back. No SSH setup required. 3. AI AGENT WITH APPROVAL WORKFLOW Describe what you want to do. The AI agent translates it into shell commands and waits for your explicit approval before executing anything. You stay in control — always. KEY FEATURES ──────────── • P2P WebRTC connection — no cloud middleman on LAN • QR code pairing — no IP address, no port forwarding • Session snapshots — reconnect mid-task after a drop • File manager — browse, upload, download, edit files • Voice control — dictate commands in 7+ languages • Adaptive bitrate — stays fluid when bandwidth drops • Workspace policies — limit AI agent scope by directory • Subscription tiers — Free (LAN), Pro (WAN + all features) SECURITY FIRST ────────────── Every shell command the AI proposes requires a manual Approve tap on your iPhone. Commands expire if unanswered. Permissions (Screen Recording, Accessibility) are granted explicitly in macOS System Settings — no hidden entitlements. REQUIREMENTS ──────────── • iPhone running iOS 15 or later • Mac running macOS 12.3 (Monterey) or later with RD Agent installed • Free tier: same local network required • Pro tier: works anywhere via 4G/5G Download RD free and try it on your local network today.
Free to try on your local network. No account required to get started. Takes 3 minutes to set up.