Microsoft Remote Desktop
Microsoft Remote Desktop is an app through which you can use your PC or virtual apps on your phone remotely. It allows you to access computers that are running on Windows Professional, Enterprise, and Server operating systems. It supports all Windows gestures with multi-touch experience and provides you with a safe and secure connection to data and apps remotely.
The app features a connection center where you can easily manage all your connections to PCs. It comes up with features to offer you high-quality audio and video streaming. Its interface is easy-to-navigate, which lets you multitask and go to the home section with a single tap.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Work from anywhere app allows you to type by a virtual keyboard, or you can use voice commands to type as well. You can change screen mirroring resolution according to your needs and also change gateways through a separate menu. It enables you to manage multiple accounts at the same time without doing much.
#1 Unified Remote
Unified Remote is an app by Unified Intents Inc. that enables you to turn your phone into a remote for PC. It contains more than 90 programs, including virtual mouse and keyboard, media players, and power control, etc. It can automatically detect servers to find devices on the same network, and you can set a password on the network for additional security.
The app comes up with a voice command feature that lets you write stuff without typing on a physical keyboard. It features 18 free remotes, widgets, quick actions, and many other features to assist you. It supports a large number of video players, internet browsers, document editors, and media centers.
Unified Remote app contains floating remotes, which you can drag over other apps for multitasking. The bottom bar includes standard controls such as a keyboard, mouse, voice command, and media players, etc. The built-in screen viewer enables you to view what’s going on the computer screen. You can customize widgets and quick actions according to your needs. It lets you perform NFC tags, create a QR image, and build URI string.
#2 VMware Horizon Client
VMware Horizon Client app brings features to help you in accessing VMware virtual desktop and apps from smartphones or tablets. It uses high-level hardware decoding to provide you with a better experience while using less battery power.
It comes up with tons of features and supports apps to run them as local android apps. The contains various functionalities to allows you to choose favorite apps or files, and you can multitask without a start menu or taskbar.
It also uses multiple protocols to make itself faster irrespective of your internet connection type. The app is secure to use with smartcards authentication and card readers by developers. To use the app, you need to enter the server name or address and description of the server for later use.
VMware Horizon Client app allows you to add devices to a favorite list. The search bar lets you search for desired files or apps. It shows lists of running apps, favorite apps, personal documents, and various others. The unity touch feature enables you to browse, search, and open apps and files of Windows.