Features & Capabilities

Remotix VNC, RDP & NEAR is a fast, secure Chrome extension for remote desktop access across devices. It supports NEAR for low-latency connections, as well as Apple Screen Sharing, VNC, and RDP (with RD Gateway), plus file transfer, Wake-on-LAN, and cross-device credential syncing.

Designed for multi-protocol use, it offers multi-touch gestures, hardware keyboard and Bluetooth mouse support, clipboard synchronization, biometric protection (Face ID/Touch ID), and SSH security. It discovers nearby machines, enables curtain mode and remote screen locking, and adapts video quality to network conditions for optimal performance anywhere.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Acronis, Inc.
Rating:
4.60
(196)
0.10
Version:
8.4 Last updated: 2021-06-02
Version code:
842450799
Creation date:
2011-09-09
Compatible devices:
Size:
15.24MB
Price:
14.99
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-04
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Developed by:
Acronis, Inc.
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/remotix-vnc-rdp-near/id407498378
Website:
http://www.acronis.com/cloud/backup-service/

User Reviews

Remotix is widely praised for being easy to set up, fast, and capable across Mac, Windows, and Linux with strong cloud hub features and SSH support. However, multiple reviews note stability problems (crashes during drag, unresponsiveness), input handling quirks (pointer/scroll issues), cloud synchronization pitfalls (data overwrites and iCloud sync changes), and maintenance/OS compatibility concerns (Ventura issues and post-acquisition update delays). Overall, it’s a strong, feature-rich remote client, but reliability and update/support caveats are common themes.
Pros
  • Easy to set up and use
  • Cross-platform support across Mac, Windows, and Linux for remote access
  • Fast, responsive performance and smooth controls
  • Cloud hub / cloud sync for managing many connections
  • SSH/tunneling support and secure connections
Cons
  • Stability and reliability issues, including crashes when dragging and occasional unresponsiveness or update-related hangs
  • Input/interaction handling quirks such as pointer jumping and scrolling irregularities
  • Cloud/hub synchronization issues, including data overwrite and changes to cloud sync behavior (iCloud sync options)
  • OS compatibility and maintenance concerns, including Ventura authentication break and slower/limited updates after acquisition
Recent reviews
Well made app and works as expected in almost all cases. No matter what I try, it crashes as soon as you click and hold to drag something on the remote host. The circle appears, then once you drag it crashes. iPhone 17pro latest iOS on a Mac host latest os. Please fix!
by Sc*****, 2026-04-26

I use Remotix to admin my home computers from within my home network from my iPad. It works great allowing me full functionality without needing a keyboard or mouse. I recommend this app for people with multiple home computers.
by mb*****, 2025-09-20

I would say out of several remote desktop style product I have used, this one is one of the most simple to setup and configure and use. Only the mildest learning curve gettin used to manipulating the various input modes on smaller size touchscreens.. Would like to see a little more information kicked back to me when a connection fails and some automated troubleshooting or diagnostic algorithms wouldn’t hurt anything. I use mostly iOS/MacOS. Sees those easily. Have a couple non-Apple Linux/UNIX machines running and those are more of a challenge (but then that’s kind of expected … many Linux users might even be offended if it seemed TOO straightforward). I rarely use Windows and honestly can’t remember if Remotix saw them easily or not. But overall it works well. There’s even an AppleTV version. Run your workstation from the TV remote in your lounger!
by Ma*****, 2025-02-03
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