RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop

Name: RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop
Rating: 4.8 (15030 reviews)
Author: RealVNC

By: RealVNC

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Features & Capabilities

RealVNC Viewer gives you instant remote access to Macs, Windows and Linux computers from anywhere. View your desktop and control the mouse and keyboard as if you were sitting in front of it. Sign in to RealVNC Connect and your devices automatically appear; tap to connect.

All sessions are password-protected and end-to-end encrypted. The app uses a cloud-based connection workflow, lets you backup and sync connections across devices, and supports a Bluetooth keyboard. A scrolling bar above the on-screen keyboard provides advanced keys like Command/Windows for a seamless remote experience.

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By:

RealVNC

Rating:

4.80

(15,030) 9 new ratings

Version:

4.9.3 Last updated: 2024-09-19

Version code:

869115404

Creation date:

2010-02-02

Compatible devices:

Size:

9.22MB

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 13,565 ▼ 6

Other rankings

#3 in ctrl+m (windows) keyword 10 ▲

#5 in viewer keyword 60 ▲ 1

#16 in desktop keyword 60 ▲ 1

#22 in cmd/ctrl+m keyword 58 ▲ 7

#37 in screen sharing keyword 42 ▲ 6

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Developed by:

RealVNC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/realvnc-viewer-remote-desktop/id352019548

Website:

https://www.realvnc.com/en/connect/

User Reviews

Users find RealVNC Viewer useful for iPad-based remote access, especially for Raspberry Pi and remote server management. However, repeated issues with keyboard input and pass-through on iPadOS 26.x, expensive subscription pricing, update-driven regressions, and convoluted session management significantly detract from the experience. Peripheral and second-display compatibility problems add to the frustration, with some users feeling the app is not well supported.

Pros

Good for Raspberry Pi remote control with minimal setup (no host installation required).
Widely used for remote server management on the go / while traveling.
Solid core remote desktop functionality on iPad for everyday use.

Cons

iPadOS 26.x/26.1 breaks keyboard/mouse input: external keyboards (Ctrl, PgUp/PgDn, Shift) and the Magic Keyboard do not pass keystrokes reliably.
High price and subscription model; many users want a one-time purchase instead of ongoing fees.
Update/regression issues and perceived lack of timely fixes or ongoing support (keyboard input regression, compatibility problems).
Cumbersome session management: too many sessions, not easily closed from the app and often requires using a web portal.
External display/peripheral compatibility issues (second display, external keyboard, Logi keypad) and occasional black screen or input/output problems.

Recent reviews

When are you going to the fix issue with iPadPro Magic Keyboard?

by AJ*****, 2026-05-07

Печатаю по русски, половина букв на вводит

by Go*****, 2026-05-03

If you are trying to essentially remote-into a system and use as if you’re in front if it from an iPad, this will not work. There is an “extra keys” menu that must be visible for your Bluetooth keyboard to be able to send to the host machine, and it makes a large portion of the bottom of your screen completely invisible.