# MultiVNC - Secure VNC Viewer

> Secure, fast and easy to use open-source VNC client.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.coboltforge.dontmind.multivnc](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.coboltforge.dontmind.multivnc)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.coboltforge.dontmind.multivnc`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Christian Beier
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 186,227
- **Rating:** 4.53 / 5 (967 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-09
- **First published:** 2011-12-04
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 8.54 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coboltforge.dontmind.multivnc)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/bk138/multivnc](https://github.com/bk138/multivnc)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://christianbeier.net/privacy-multivnc.html](https://christianbeier.net/privacy-multivnc.html)

## Description

**MultiVNC - Secure VNC Viewer** is a versatile and secure open-source VNC client designed to provide fast and user-friendly remote desktop access. It supports a wide range of VNC encodings including Tight and enables encrypted connections through AnonTLS or VeNCrypt. Users can leverage SSH tunneling with both password and private key authentication for enhanced security.

The extension supports UltraVNC Repeater, server discovery via ZeroConf, connection bookmarking, and import/export of saved connections for convenience. It offers advanced features like virtual mouse buttons with haptic feedback, two-finger swipe gestures, and a super-fast touchpad mode optimized for local use. Hardware-accelerated OpenGL drawing improves rendering performance, while support for server framebuffer resizing and clipboard copy-paste enhances usability across devices including Android.

## Rankings

- #164,991 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `com.coboltforge.dontmind.multivnc.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

MultiVNC is a straightforward, reliable, and free VNC viewer for Android that users find easy to connect and control multiple operating systems remotely. It offers smooth mouse control and helpful features like cursor highlighting. However, users frequently report challenges with special key inputs (arrow keys, CTRL, TAB), virtual keyboard accessibility, and some UI limitations. Connectivity and encryption constraints also restrict its compatibility with certain servers. Despite these drawbacks, its ease of use and developer support make it a preferred choice for many.

### Pros

- Simple and intuitive interface, making it easy to use without extensive instructions.
- Reliable connectivity to various systems (Windows, Mac, Linux) including VPN connections.
- Effective mouse control with smooth pointer movement and useful cursor highlighting.
- Free to use without ads or subscription requirements.
- Quick and responsive support from the developer.

### Cons

- Lack of dedicated arrow keys and difficulty in sending special keys such as CTRL or TAB, impacting usability for tasks requiring keyboard shortcuts.
- Issues with the virtual keyboard: difficulties toggling keyboard visibility, requiring cumbersome menu navigation, and keyboard overlapping mouse buttons.
- User interface limitations such as no one-handed mode, limited landscape UI optimization, and some screen display issues on high-resolution devices.
- Lack of encryption support, making it incompatible with certain VNC servers that require encrypted connections.
- Menus or features breaking after updates, preventing access to essential functions like the keyboard.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.coboltforge.dontmind.multivnc)