RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop
What is RealVNC Viewer?
Free iOS viewer for remotely seeing and controlling Mac, Windows and Linux computers via RealVNC Connect and a cloud.
RealVNC Viewer is a Productivity app that lets you view the desktop of your Mac, Windows or Linux computer and control its mouse and keyboard from your iPhone or iPad. Each computer needs RealVNC Connect installed, and you sign in with a RealVNC account so your computers appear automatically. The touch screen acts as a trackpad, and a key bar above the virtual keyboard offers keys such as Command or Windows.
Pricing. RealVNC Viewer is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Accessing a home or office computer while away from it
- Controlling a Mac, Windows or Linux machine from a tablet or phone
- Using a Bluetooth keyboard with a remote desktop session
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Why this app is in S tier
S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
RealVNC Viewer scores 95 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 88, App Store search rank 96, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and S tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
RealVNC® Viewer from RealVNC® gives you instant remote access to your Mac, Windows and Linux computers from anywhere in the world. You can view your computer's desktop, and control its mouse and keyboard as though you were sitting down in front of it.
Download RealVNC Connect to each computer you want to control. Then sign in to RealVNC Viewer on your device using your RealVNC account credentials. You'll see your computers automatically appear; simply tap to connect.
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RealVNC Connect password-protects each computer out-of-the-box. You may need to enter the same user name and password you use to log in to your computer. All sessions are then encrypted end-to-end.
During a session, your device's touch screen serves as a trackpad to give you precise control. Drag your finger to move the remote mouse cursor and tap anywhere to left-click (other gestures such as right-click and scroll are explained in-app).
As the original inventors of VNC remote access technology, we're confident you'll love what RealVNC Viewer has to offer. If you're still not convinced, check out our reviews!
Key features
- Connect with ease via our cloud service to computers running RealVNC Connect.
- Backup and sync your connections between all your devices by signing in to RealVNC Viewer on each one.
- A scrolling bar above the virtual keyboard includes advanced keys such as Command/Windows.
- Support for Bluetooth keyboards.
Contact
We’d love to hear from you
iphone-support@realvnc.com
twitter.com/RealVNC
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Better still, leave us a review!
Terms of Use
https://static.realvnc.com/media/documents/RealVNCServicesTCs.pdf
Trademarks
RealVNC and VNC are trademarks of RealVNC Limited and are protected by trademark registrations and/or pending trademark applications in the European Union, United States of America and other jurisdictions. Protected by UK patents 2481870, 2479756; US patent 8760366; EU patent 2652951.
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Questions about RealVNC Viewer
Do I need to install anything on the computer I want to control?
Yes. You must download RealVNC Connect to each computer you want to control, then sign in to RealVNC Viewer on your device with your RealVNC account credentials.
Is the connection secured?
The listing says RealVNC Connect password-protects each computer out-of-the-box, and that all sessions are encrypted end-to-end. You may need to enter the user name and password you use to log in to that computer.
Can I use a keyboard and mouse with it?
The touch screen works as a trackpad, and it supports Bluetooth keyboards. Other gestures such as right-click and scroll are explained in the app.
Is RealVNC Viewer free?
Yes. RealVNC Viewer is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
Is RealVNC Viewer right for me?
RealVNC Viewer is built for accessing a home or office computer while away from it, controlling a mac, windows or linux machine from a tablet or phone, using a bluetooth keyboard with a remote desktop session. It sits in the remote desktop list on AppTierList.
Is RealVNC Viewer worth it?
RealVNC Viewer is S tier, ranked #2 of 15 remote desktop apps with a score of 95 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 61,128 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.
How does RealVNC Viewer compare to TeamViewer Remote Control?
RealVNC Viewer is S tier at 95; TeamViewer Remote Control is S tier at 96. TeamViewer Remote Control ranks higher. RealVNC Viewer is free, with no in-app purchases, TeamViewer Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is RealVNC Viewer updated?
RealVNC Viewer was updated 8 days ago, which counts in its favour.
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All the facts
Ranking
- List
- Remote Desktop (S tier, #2)
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 95 / 100
- Rank in list
- #2 of 15
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 61,128
- Recent reviews
- 2.1 from 20 in the last 180 days
App
- Price
- Free download
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Current version
- (8 days ago)
- Size
- 10 MB
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
- App Store data read
App Store data read · reviews · ranking