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RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop

RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop

by RealVNC

15K ratings
1525 reviews
💼 Business
📊 Productivity
Free

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Released
February 2, 2010
Updated
October 27, 2026

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Developer

RealVNC
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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 about RealVNC Viewer

Reviews of RealVNC Viewer are mixed: the Productivity app is rated 4.8/5 from 15K App Store ratings. What users like most: smooth and responsive, secure remote access. Top complaints: crashes and connection issues, concerns about privacy and data harvesting. Summarized from real user reviews.

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

4.9.5

October 27, 2026

RealVNC Viewer 4.9.5 Released SECURITY: RealVNC Viewer no longer trusts certificates issued under eight intermediate certificate authorities run by eMudhra, a third-party provider whose private keys for those authorities were reported compromised. Direct connections between RealVNC apps were not affected, and RealVNC's own keys, certificates and services were not compromised. We strongly recommend updating as soon as possible. NEW: RealVNC Viewer now requires iOS 15 or later.

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Incompatible with macOS 26 Screen Sharing?

Great interface but does not seem to work with macOS Tahoe screen sharing. Message to developer gave no timeline for fix.
AApp$User

Simply doesn’t work with macOS anymore?

I wonder if all the positive reviews are left by Windowslop users lol
PpajeetPajeet

Can’t connect.

This app used to work but since updating to latest iOS and MacOS, it now doesn’t connect at all. It also doesn’t look like anybody’s home on the app team. Too bad because it was a great free app for something that Apple should provide in the first place.
Nnymarty

Golden gate

Not working Mac OS 27 golden gate screen sharing
CChiche72772924

Really cool

Would be awesome if there was a watch version too
TTurtleBurgle
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User experience

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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.