Not for anyone without a phd in computer science
If you are not an IT professional good luck sorting through this maze of passwords, protocols, IP addresses, and menu upon menu upon confusing menu. It might also help to be able to reverse engineer what appears to be some kind of translation error in some of the instructions. I ended up feeling like my computer was going to be accessible by who knows who, but certainly not by me.Diptych.
Unusable and hard to follow
Feels half hearted. Doesn’t work well and has terrible instructions. Eg how do you leave a session i had to kill the app to get out of a VNC session.DrUnifex
Touch screen macOS
I have three Mac Pros in a studio. Almost everyday I need to be in another part of the studio but still need to have Finder access to my host and slave Macs. I use Mocha VNC 4.4 as a part of my daily workflow. I wish Apple included Remote Desktop into iOS, but we have Mocha VNC thankfully.
With the 12.9” iPad Pro and its large real estate I can freely move around and comfortably continue to work.
I’m giving version 4.4 5-stars. I’m not sure their reasoning for providing a free lite version then suddenly giving it a 2 minute time period within a decimal upgrade, especially when many people have app upgrade on automatic. Luckily I don’t. I’m glad I read the description for 4.5 first. I feel that was a little sneaky. Perhaps so many people were happy enough with the Lite version they weren’t paying for the full version. Still, it could have been handled a little better.
That being said, it’s only $5.99. And for an app that it a part of my daily workflow, I obviously have no problem paying.
I like the features the full version adds, (mouse support- hopefully local, a Bluetooth mouse connected to my iPad Pro and fully controlling macOS just as if I was in front of Mac - I need to read the description further), Mouse Easy, and encrypted sign on.
Question: Does Mocha VNC support Mission Control via function keys, the default F3 key (hasn’t worked for me), , macros or mouse gestures? I hope so. That’s something I need. I have two monitors connected to my host Mac Pro, and each monitor has at least four desktops via Mission Control, plus I use Screen Sharing in a full screen desktop to access my Mac slaves. It would be nice if a simple swipe gesture would allow me to easily move between desktops spaces.
Regardless, my reason for writing a review is to say that I much fancy this solution which keeps macOS touch-screen free, than Windows 10. IMO, touchscreens are only ergonomically feasible if they can lay flat on a surface. Plus it enhances the Apple eco-system which I fully use and embrace, (AirPlay, iCloud and AirDrop). Anything Mocha VNC can add to improve functionality with these workflows would be very helpful.
Thanks to the developer for making a VNC app that doesn’t require me to create an account, or sign up for a service like many of the other developers do. I will never support those apps where possible.
Please keep Mocha VNC account-based free, and support Mission Control and the Apple eco-system (of you already don’t). I will be purchasing more MochaSoft apps.stevesteele.com
Mocha VNC Lite
Access any app on your Mac/PC
- Versions
- Price History
- Description
- FAQ
Version History of Mocha VNC Lite
6.0
June 11, 2024
- Better support for external keyboard, mouse and trackpad.
5.9
November 27, 2023
- added support for WayVNC server with VeNCrypt. Such a server is now standard in Raspberry PI OS. - Better error handling
5.8
May 13, 2023
Fixed a problem with buttons close to the screen border
5.7
February 15, 2023
- Dictate text had problems with iOS 16. - From iOS 14 , vnc can handle external keyboards automatically. No need to use option: menu - configure - wireless keyboard. - From iOS 14 , some BT keyboards designed for iOS, such as Logitech K480 supports fxx keys.
More5.6
October 6, 2022
- Netbios name lookup failed in iOS 16. The name is used as IP address for the VNC server in mocha vnc.
5.5
July 23, 2022
Added a fast typing option. Call it from the menu, when in session with a server.
5.4
October 29, 2021
Wireless keyboard arrow keys stopped working.
5.3
February 15, 2021
- Fixed problem with Bonjour. - Netbios error dialog was not shown.
5.2
October 20, 2020
- menu - configure could freeze , with some system font sizes.
5.1
March 26, 2020
Support for a bluetooth mouse paired with an iPad.
Price History of Mocha VNC Lite
Description of Mocha VNC Lite
Using your iPhone or iPad, you can connect to a Mac or Windows PC, and see the files, programs, and resources exactly as you would if you were sitting at your desk, just on a smaller screen.
LITE VERSION:
The lite version has a 5 minutes session limitation.
FEATURES:
- Standard VNC protocol.
- macOS sign on.
- Encrypted password signon.
- 8 and 32 bit color modes.
- Local Mouse support.
- Support for Swiftpoint GT hardware mouse.
- Support for Mouse Easy. Use an iPhone as a bluetooth trackpad. Mouse Easy is a free App.
- Camera as barcode scanner.
- Zoom and scroll as the Safari browser.
- Landscape mode.
- Has been tested with RealVNC, TightVNC, UltrVNC on Windows, and Apple Screen sharing, which is included with the macOS.
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Mocha VNC Lite: FAQ
Does Mocha VNC Lite offer an iPad version?
Yes, Mocha VNC Lite is available for iPad users.
Who is the developer of the Mocha VNC Lite app?
Mocha VNC Lite was launched by Jan Frydendal.
What is the minimum iOS version to run Mocha VNC Lite?
The Mocha VNC Lite app requires iOS 13.0 or later.
What is the overall app rating of Mocha VNC Lite?
Currently, Mocha VNC Lite has a user rating of 2.6.
What is the category of the Mocha VNC Lite app?
Mocha Vnc Lite Relates To The Business App Genre.
Which version of the Mocha VNC Lite app is the latest one?
The newest version of Mocha VNC Lite is 6.0.
When did the new Mocha VNC Lite update come out?
September 11, 2024 is the date of the latest update of the Mocha VNC Lite app.
When did Mocha VNC Lite come out?
Mocha VNC Lite officially launched on February 5, 2023.
What age is suitable for the Mocha VNC Lite app?
Mocha VNC Lite is considered child-appropriate and rated Jan Frydendal.
What languages are available on Mocha VNC Lite?
The following list of languages is supported by the Mocha VNC Lite app: English.
Is Mocha VNC Lite featured among Apple Arcade's game offerings?
Sorry, Mocha VNC Lite is not part of Apple Arcade.
Does Mocha VNC Lite contain in-app purchases?
Sorry, there are no in-app purchases available in Mocha VNC Lite.
Does Mocha VNC Lite provide support for Apple Vision Pro?
No, Mocha VNC Lite does not provide support for Apple Vision Pro.
Are ads featured prominently in Mocha VNC Lite?
No, ads are not featured prominently in Mocha VNC Lite.
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