We stand with Ukraine to help keep people safe. Join us
Apple Remote Deskto‪p
Apple Remote Deskto‪p
3.2
0.0
HomeSystem UtilitiesApple Remote Deskto‪p
Apple Remote Deskto‪p free download for Mac

Apple Remote Deskto‪p

Version 3.9.5

Client component for Apple Remote Desktop.

3.2
Based on 15 user ratesRead reviews & comments
$79.99
One-Time Purchase
Buy Now

Apple Remote Deskto‪p overview

Apple Remote Desktop is the best way to manage the Mac computers on your network. Distribute software, provide real-time online help to end users, create detailed software and hardware reports, and automate routine management tasks - all without leaving your desk. Featuring Automator actions, Remote Spotlight search, and a new Dashboard widget, Apple Remote Desktop 3 makes your job easier than ever.

What’s new in version 3.9.5

Updated on Dec 08 2021

Version 3.9.5:
  • Bug fixes and improvements.

Information

License

Commercial

Size

13.5 MB

Downloads

203356

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • macOS 11.0 or later
Try our new feature and write a detailed review about Apple Remote Deskto‪p. All reviews will be posted soon.

Write your thoughts in our old-fashioned comment

MacUpdate Comment Policy. We strongly recommend leaving comments, however comments with abusive words, bullying, personal attacks of any type will be moderated.
0.0

(0 Reviews of )

There are no reviews yet
  • Comments

  • User Ratings

Macinman
Macinman
Dec 8 2021
3.9.5
0.0
Dec 8 2021
0.0
Version: 3.9.5
Hey all, I have been curious about something for a while now. What's the purpose of ARD over the built in Screen sharing function? I've used screen sharing quite a bit to control my MBP from my iMac. Is this for local network, while ARD can do cross internet control, or are there other differences as well? Thanks, I'd be curious to find out.
bell-juliet
bell-juliet
Dec 14 2017
3.9.3
0.0
Dec 14 2017
0.0
Version: 3.9.3
Apple remote desktop is good. Alternatively, you may try tools like logmein, R-HUB remote support servers for all your remote desktop needs. They work well.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
May 16 2016
3.8.5.1
0.0
May 16 2016
0.0
Version: 3.8.5.1
v3.8.5.1 has been out since May 3rd. So you may well have already installed it via the Mac App Store.
kapps
kapps
Dec 4 2012
3.6.2
0.0
Dec 4 2012
0.0
Version: 3.6.2
with ARD client, do I still need to port forward the remote router or is it like login where all that is done through the app ?
Foulger
Foulger
Dec 3 2012
3.6.2
5.0
Dec 3 2012
5.0
Version: 3.6.2
Download from acupdate.com is 6.6.1 from Apples site is 3.6.2
neartheredrocks
neartheredrocks
Sep 24 2012
3.6.1
0.0
Sep 24 2012
0.0
Version: 3.6.1
I downloaded version 3.6.1 already more than a month ago. Why is there now another version 3.6.1 instead of version 3.6.2? Looks stupid and confusing to me...
Aargl
Aargl
Mar 30 2012
3.5.2
0.0
Mar 30 2012
0.0
Version: 3.5.2
AFAIK, the "client" version is free, not 80 bucks!
Lexicon504
Lexicon504
Jul 22 2011
3.5.1
5.0
Jul 22 2011
5.0
Version: 3.5.1
Just adding a little balance to the idiotic reviews that it doesn't work well with Windows. God what a dumb@$$
Mysticalos
Mysticalos
Jul 21 2011
3.5.1
3.0
Jul 21 2011
3.0
Version: 3.5.1
"Addresses several issues related to overall reliability, usability and compatibility." this update rendered me no longer able to connect to my G4 in other room that's on 10.5.8. prior to installing it lion had no troublec onnecting to my macbook on 10.6.8 and G4 on 10.5.8. with 3.5.1 i can still connect to macbook pro but G4 connection fails 100% of the time. So i don't think they addressed much with compatiblity heh
Donmontalvo
Donmontalvo
Sep 17 2008
3.2.2
4.3
Sep 17 2008
4.3
Version: 3.2.2
Seems to resolve some of the dropouts we see when scanning a VLAN.
Danway
Danway
Mar 6 2008
3.2
0.0
Mar 6 2008
0.0
Version: 3.2
I don't understand all the bitching about Remote Desktop. I works beautifully. Absolutely no problems with installs, updates or other tasks. Maybe people should actually read the documentation that comes with it.
L008com
L008com
Feb 16 2007
3.1
0.0
Feb 16 2007
0.0
Version: 3.1
Version 3.0 broke support for VNC. This sucks for me as both my servers run VNC server instead of Apple Remote Desktop server because ARD is a bit less stable. But Since upgrading on my intel macs, I can't connect to my servers at all. The notes on version 3.1 say that VNC support is fixed, or at least imply that it is. But trying to connect to a VNC machine fails every single time in ARD 3.1. I don't know what they are waiting for here. Apple is usually so good about things but every once in a while they really leave you hanging and this is one of those times.
SMcCandlish
SMcCandlish
Jan 5 2007
3.1
0.0
Jan 5 2007
0.0
Version: 3.1
If you can't get this thing to install (e.g. it says that it can't find an existing version to upgrade, but you do actually have one installed), just use Pacifist (available here at MacUpdate) to extract all the bits and pieces and put them in the right places. Hints: To install to /usr/bin and /usr/share (the unixy bits), use Terminal to go to /usr/bin and do "open .", and do the same in /share, to open those usually hidden folders in the Finder, so you can drag-drop from Pacifist into them. Be sure not to overwrite entire folders; i.e. do not drag-drop /usr/share, but open /usr/share/man/man1 and drag-drop the appropriate FILE into that folder; same goes for the stuff intended for /Library and /System, etc. Put the files EXACTLY where Pacifist says they should go (e.g. the app must be in /Applications not /Applications/Utilities or ~/Applications). The only downside is that Pacifist runs a prebinding update after every single drag-drop operation (even for, say, documentation files, which have no prebinding). So it takes quite a while. Lastly, because I trust Apple's installer to get the permissions right more than I trust Pacificist, after doing all of this, I re-run the .pkg installer, which now has an "Upgrade" option, that actually works (it just reinstalls everything I just manually installed, but does it the Apple-preferred way.) PS: Pacifist is a little buggy - sometimes it can take two drag-drop operations to actually get it to do anything. You'll see it working when it happens correctly. Hope this helps folks.
Rybu03051
Rybu03051
Nov 17 2006
3.1
0.0
Nov 17 2006
0.0
Version: 3.1
The only thing keeping me from buyg ARD is that you only get 1 admin with each license. We have 4 people who would need access to monitor machines so Apple tells me we would need four unlimited licenses if we want four admins. Really messed up.
Donmontalvo
Donmontalvo
Nov 17 2006
3.1
4.3
Nov 17 2006
4.3
Version: 3.1
upgraded to ard3.1 on my macbook pro. scanning is much, much faster (doesn't stall across subnets when you define ip ranges). still lacking contextual menu support in main window...we should be able to select a computer (or a group of computers) and use contextual menu to do things. for instance, i should be able to select a computer, right click and choose "ssh to machine" and a terminal window should open prompting me for my password in terminal for ssh connection... don
BDog
BDog
Sep 12 2006
3.0
2.5
Sep 12 2006
2.5
Version: 3.0
A year later, and here I am echoing the below comment; Maybe you should fix the issues and bugs before charging more than the OS itself. Ever heard of open beta? My "all computers list" has 1000+ clients in it, and if I click on that list, I am going to have to wait at LEAST 10 minutes while it updates all the status. Hey, maybe I don't want to update the status, ever think of that? Give me a stop button maybe? Copying files is still horrible, though at least it usually works on the 8 or 10th try. ARDAgent always crashes. My "get info" window doesn't work. Still many crazy keyboard bugs (sometimes it won't type or it holds down the option key without your knowledge). Many times, a client says "offline" but if you click observe, hey, there it is! Way to many bugs to be a final version (oh wait, how long ago was this released?). I hate to say it, but this app is as buggy as the Finder, if not worse.
Guest
Guest
Sep 15 2005
2.2
5.0
Sep 15 2005
5.0
Version: 2.2
Maybe you should fix the issues and bugs before charging more then the OS itself. Ever heard of open beta?
Guest
Guest
Oct 13 2004
2.1
5.0
Oct 13 2004
5.0
Version: 2.1
Join the discussion at http://discussions.info.apple.com/webx?14@233.rvdlayOTycp.0@.689cc634
Guest
Guest
Oct 13 2004
2.1
5.0
Oct 13 2004
5.0
Version: 2.1
When launching the app a custom installer updates Panther Sharing Prefs,claims to be "Done" and quits. So the app never starts...
Guest
Guest
Oct 12 2004
2.1
5.0
Oct 12 2004
5.0
Version: 2.1
After I downloaded ARD 2.1 with Software Update it asked for my serial again and then wouldn't take it. So I'm left with uninstalling or not using it. Any ideas?
lfwx
lfwx
Oct 2 2023
3.9.5
1.0
Oct 2 2023
1.0
Version: 3.9.5
unvv
unvv
Sep 18 2023
3.9.5
1.0
Sep 18 2023
1.0
Version: 3.9.5
fallenflower
fallenflower
Sep 17 2023
3.9.5
1.0
Sep 17 2023
1.0
Version: 3.9.5
winonafonda
winonafonda
Nov 12 2020
5.0
Nov 12 2020
5.0
Version: null
BoCh1978
BoCh1978
Sep 7 2015
5.0
Sep 7 2015
5.0
Version: null
ohmmmmmm
ohmmmmmm
Oct 28 2013
4.0
Oct 28 2013
4.0
Version: null
moranrony
moranrony
Aug 10 2013
0.5
Aug 10 2013
0.5
Version: null
Surfspirit
Surfspirit
Dec 4 2012
0.5
Dec 4 2012
0.5
Version: null
Foulger
Foulger
Dec 3 2012
5.0
Dec 3 2012
5.0
Version: null
Lexicon504
Lexicon504
Jul 22 2011
5.0
Jul 22 2011
5.0
Version: null
Mysticalos
Mysticalos
Jul 21 2011
3.0
Jul 21 2011
3.0
Version: null
Donmontalvo
Donmontalvo
Nov 17 2006
4.3
Nov 17 2006
4.3
Version: null
BDog
BDog
Sep 12 2006
2.5
Sep 12 2006
2.5
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Jun 21 2004
5.0
Jun 21 2004
5.0
Version: null
goranagren18
goranagren18
Jan 11 2030
3.9.4
5.0
Jan 11 2030
5.0
Version: 3.9.4
$79.99
One-Time Purchase
Buy Now
How would you rate Apple Remote Deskto‪p?
Similar apps
RustDesk
Open source virtual / remote desktop infrastructure for everyone.
Is this app is similar to RustDesk? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
3
Upvotes
3
Total score
0
Downvotes
VNC Server
Screen sharing to a remote computer.
Is this app is similar to VNC Server? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
0
Upvotes
0
Total score
0
Downvotes
Splashtop Personal
Remotely access your Mac from anywhere.
Is this app is similar to Splashtop Personal? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
0
Upvotes
0
Total score
0
Downvotes
Screens
Access your computer remotely.
Is this app is similar to Screens? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
0
Upvotes
0
Total score
0
Downvotes
Royal TSX
Easily access your remote systems.
Is this app is similar to Royal TSX? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
2
Upvotes
0
Total score
-2
Downvotes