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RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop

RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop

by RealVNC Limited

15K ratings
1521 reviews
💼 Business
📊 Productivity
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 2, 2010
  • June 9, 2026

Developer

RealVNC Limited
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About

Access and control your Mac, Windows, or Linux computers remotely from any device. View your desktop, use your keyboard and mouse, and manage files securely with end-to-end encryption. Sync connections across all your devices for seamless access.

✓Instant remote access to computers
✓Control mouse and keyboard remotely
✓End-to-end session encryption
✓Cloud service for easy connection
✓Backup and sync connections
✓Virtual keyboard with advanced keys
✓Bluetooth keyboard support
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of RealVNC Viewer. Based on 15K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Smooth and responsive
  • 🔒Secure remote access
  • 👍Intuitive user interface
  • 💡Useful for remote work and support
  • 🚀Fast and reliable connection

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and connection issues
  • 🔒Concerns about privacy and data harvesting
  • 💰Paid subscription required for full functionality
  • 🔍Lack of mouse/trackpad support
  • 🔍Inconsistent performance on different devices
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What's New in RealVNC Viewer

4.9.4

June 9, 2026

NEW: Added support for iOS/iPadOS 26, including support for Bluetooth keyboards FIXED: RealVNC Viewer now displays the correct message when you have exceeded the number of concurrent sessions available in your plan. FIXED: RealVNC Viewer will no longer unexpectedly close or sign users out when signed in using RealVNC Account SSO.

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User reviews

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Really cool

Would be awesome if there was a watch version too
TurtleBurgleTurtleBurgle

Broken on golden gate

I’ve used this software for years to connect iPad to Mac, been really good. However on Golden Gate I get the error ‘incompatible protocol version’. Other vnc apps like Remina still work. Please fix this.
Mike 34445Mike 34445

Incompatible with Macs

How can an app written for iOS be incompatible with my Mac screen sharing? Which users do developers expect here?
pxdyepxdye

Does not support macOS 26.2/27 VNC hosts

Straight up fails to connect due to a protocol incompatibility.
RoyViRoyRoyViRoy

FYI

Very good. Except I need to restart the system to get sinc time. Thanks
MikmesaMikmesa
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Cursor and screen synchronization issues

Bug

Incompatibility with certain macOS and iOS versions

Bug

Frequent disconnections and login problems

Bug

Keyboard input not working as expected

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add support for audio streaming

Feature

Improve clipboard and file transfer functionality

Feature

Provide better multi-monitor support

Feature

Allow customization of keyboard and mouse controls

Feature

Implement a true touch-based interface

Feature

FAQ

What does RealVNC Viewer do?

RealVNC Viewer allows you to remotely access and control your Mac, Windows, and Linux computers from your mobile device. You can view your computer's desktop and use its mouse and keyboard as if you were sitting in front of it.

How do I connect to my computer?

To connect, you need to download RealVNC Connect on the computer you want to control. Then, sign in to RealVNC Viewer on your device with your RealVNC account credentials. Your computers will appear automatically, and you can tap to connect.

Is RealVNC Viewer free to use?

Based on the provided information, RealVNC Viewer is available for free. The app itself does not appear to have any associated costs or require a subscription for its core functionality.

What devices is RealVNC Viewer compatible with?

RealVNC Viewer is designed to provide remote access to Mac, Windows, and Linux computers. The viewer application itself is available for mobile devices, allowing you to connect to these desktop operating systems.

How secure are the remote sessions?

All sessions are encrypted end-to-end, ensuring the security of your remote access. Additionally, RealVNC Connect password-protects each computer out-of-the-box, and you may need to enter your computer's login credentials.