# Remotix VNC, RDP & NEAR

> Fast Remote Desktop

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id407498378](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id407498378)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id407498378`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Acronis, Inc.
- **Category:** Business
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (196 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.4
- **Last updated:** 2021-06-02
- **First published:** 2011-09-09
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/remotix-vnc-rdp-near/id407498378)
- **Website:** [http://www.acronis.com/cloud/backup-service/](http://www.acronis.com/cloud/backup-service/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.acronis.com/company/privacy.html](http://www.acronis.com/company/privacy.html)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #105,619 — Overall
- #49 — cmd/ctrl+m
- #56 — ctrl+m (windows)
- #61 — desktop

## Review summary

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

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id407498378)