# Glassy Desk: Remote Desktop — Screen Sharing for Mac & VNC

> Fast remote access for Mac from iPhone and iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Fernando Bunn.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassy-desk-remote-desktop/id6787767486 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fernando Bunn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514075261)
- Category: Utilities, Developer Tools
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, European Spanish, German (Germany), Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Japanese
- Released: 2026-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-10-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassy-desk-remote-desktop/id6787767486/reviews.md

## What is Glassy Desk?

Reach your Mac from your iPhone, iPad, or iPhone Duo. Check on a headless Mac mini, the Mac Studio in the closet, or your build machine, and keep an eye on long builds, renders, and AI agents without getting up.

Check on your Mac for free. Go Pro for unlimited sessions with a monthly or yearly plan, or pay once with Lifetime. No account to create.

TWO WAYS TO CONNECT
• Standard VNC uses the Screen Sharing built into macOS. Nothing to download on the Mac.
• Fast Connection uses the free Glassy Desk for Mac app: up to 4K at 60 FPS, hardware H.264 video that adapts to your network, and an encrypted link straight to your Mac.

MADE FOR HEADLESS MACS
• Wake a sleeping Mac with Wake-on-LAN, then connect
• Reconnect automatically after short network drops
• Reach your Mac from outside your home or office through a VPN such as Tailscale
• Pick which display to show when the Mac has more than one

WATCH YOUR MAC WHILE YOU WORK
• Keep a session in Picture in Picture while you use other apps
• Connect in one tap with Siri, Shortcuts, and the Quick Connect and My Macs widgets
• Show the Mac on an external display and use your device as the controller

REAL KEYS AND A REAL POINTER
• Direct touch or trackpad mode, with tap, drag, right-click, scroll, and pinch to zoom
• Command, Option, Control, arrow, and function keys, plus common shortcuts, from the on-screen or a hardware keyboard
• Apple Pencil as a precise pointer, with hover and double-tap or squeeze actions
• Paste text from your device onto the Mac

FILES BOTH WAYS
Send files and photos to the Mac's Downloads folder, and bring files selected in the Mac's Finder into the Files app. (Fast Connection)

MADE FOR IPHONE DUO
Layouts adapt as you fold and unfold. Stand it up half-folded and the lower half becomes a trackpad, with an optional keyboard and special keys.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• No cloud relay: connections go straight to the computer you choose
• Curtain Mode covers the Mac's screen and blocks its local keyboard and mouse while you work remotely (Fast Connection)
• Lock Glassy Desk with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode, and hide remote screens in the app switcher
• Saved Macs sync through your private iCloud database, and passwords are stored encrypted

COMPATIBILITY
Standard VNC is designed and tested with macOS Screen Sharing and Remote Management; other standards-based VNC servers may work. Fast Connection requires Glassy Desk for Mac on macOS 14 or later, on Apple silicon or Intel. Connecting from outside your network requires a VPN or other route to the Mac.

EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Direct remote access to Mac
- VNC and Glassy Stream support
- Automatic Mac discovery
- On-screen and hardware keyboard support
- Direct touch or trackpad mode
- Private iCloud sync for settings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glassy Desk Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Glassy Desk Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glassy Desk Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Is Glassy Desk safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Glassy Desk.

## Is Glassy Desk legit?

Glassy Desk: Remote Desktop appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Glassy Desk is 75 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassy-desk-remote-desktop/id6787767486/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 不支持 ios26 以下的

*2026-09-29*

iPhone 蛮好用的，本来想买的，测试了一下 ios17 的 ipad 无法购买，找同事借了 ios18 也不行，忍痛买别的软件了，总不可能为了一个软件强制升级系统

## Frequently asked questions about Glassy Desk

### What is Glassy Desk?

Glassy Desk provides fast, direct remote access to your Mac from your iPhone or iPad. It supports both standard VNC and the proprietary Glassy Stream protocol for a smooth user experience.

### How does Glassy Desk connect to a Mac?

You can connect automatically by discovering nearby Macs, or manually by IP address or hostname. It supports local connections or through a trusted VPN like Tailscale.

### What control options does Glassy Desk offer?

Glassy Desk allows for direct touch or trackpad modes, supporting gestures like tap, drag, right-click, scroll, and pinch to zoom. It also includes an on-screen keyboard and support for hardware keyboards.

### Is Glassy Desk secure?

Yes, connections are direct and private, with no cloud relay. Saved computers and sessions sync via iCloud, and credentials are protected with encrypted storage.

### Does Glassy Desk have ads?

No, Glassy Desk does not contain advertisements. The free version offers timed sessions, and Glassy Desk Pro removes these session limits.

### What are the subscription options for Glassy Desk?

Glassy Desk offers a Pro version that removes session limits. This is available as a monthly subscription for $1.99 or a yearly subscription for $19.99.

### What devices is Glassy Desk compatible with?

Glassy Desk is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices. The Glassy Host companion app is required on the Mac for Glassy Stream connections.

### How often is Glassy Desk updated?

The latest version, 2.3, was released on September 29, 2026. Updates are provided by the developer to ensure compatibility and add new features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2026-10-24

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 3.1 — 2026-10-14

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 3.0 — 2026-10-12

Glassy Desk 3.0 is our biggest update yet.

• iPhone Duo: layouts adapt to the fold, and half-folded the lower half becomes a trackpad with an optional keyboard
• Picture in Picture: keep watching your Mac while you use other apps
• File transfer: send files and photos to your Mac, and bring files from the Mac's Finder into the Files app (Fast Connection)
• Curtain Mode: cover the Mac's screen and block its local input during a session (Fast Connection)
• App lock: protect Glassy Desk with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode
• Apple Pencil: a precise pointer with hover, plus double-tap and squeeze actions
• Siri and Shortcuts now work reliably with multiple windows

### 2.3 — 2026-09-29

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.2 — 2026-09-20

Bug fixes and improvements.

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