# RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop

> Remotely control a desktop anywhere in the world from your Android device!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.realvnc.viewer.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.realvnc.viewer.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.realvnc.viewer.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RealVNC Limited
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 8,001,069
- **Rating:** 3.88 / 5 (61,299 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.9.3.60175
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-28
- **First published:** 2011-02-08
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 7.45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.realvnc.viewer.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.realvnc.com](http://www.realvnc.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.realvnc.com/legal/#privacy](https://www.realvnc.com/legal/#privacy)

## Description

**RealVNC Viewer** transforms your Android device into a remote desktop, enabling instant access to your Mac, Windows, and Linux computers anywhere in the world. By signing in with your RealVNC account, you can easily connect to your computers through a cloud service or directly via IP address, with full support for encrypted, password-protected sessions.

Enjoy precise control using your device's touchscreen as a trackpad, advanced keyboard keys, and support for Bluetooth keyboards and mice. RealVNC Viewer offers seamless connection syncing across devices, flexible subscription options including free and paid plans, and a user-friendly experience backed by the original inventors of VNC technology. Whether for personal or professional use, RealVNC Viewer is a reliable solution for remote desktop access.

## Rankings

- #16,861 — Overall
- #8 — desktop
- #14 — windows
- #29 — viewer

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.realvnc.viewer.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, RealVNC Viewer for Android is praised for reliable, low-latency remote access across devices and easy setup, with a helpful free tier and solid security. Common drawbacks are update prompts that disrupt connections, input-capture and keyboard/mouse switching issues, and some session-management friction when handling persistent or multiple sessions.

### Pros

- Reliable, low-latency performance across sessions.
- Strong cross-device remote access (Raspberry Pi, Linux desktops, Wayland) and access from anywhere.
- Easy to install and use; straightforward setup.
- Generous free tier (up to 3 machines) with usable features.
- Security is noted as a plus in reviews.

### Cons

- Update prompts can block or disrupt connections and sometimes lack clear update instructions.
- Input handling issues: Android keyboard capture prevents certain shortcuts and switching between keyboard and mouse is cumbersome.
- Session management friction: difficulty closing persistent sessions and extra steps required for managing multiple active sessions.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.realvnc.viewer.android)