# Remote Ripple — Fast VNC Client

> Fast VNC client for remote desktop access to PCs, Macs, and Unix systems. (iPhone/iPad app by GlavSoft, OOO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-ripple/id1071186450 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GlavSoft, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071186449)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.14/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 26 MB
- Languages: English, German, Russian, Spanish
- Released: 2016-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-ripple/id1071186450/reviews.md

## What is Remote Ripple?

Fast remote desktop client from the developers of TightVNC. It allows you to access, view and control your PC, Mac and Unix systems remotely. As compared to competing VNC viewers, Remote Ripple offers:

- Clean and simple user interface
- Fast operation even on slow connections
- Smooth desktop scaling
- Low memory footprint

It works via Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G/LTE networks and connects straightly to your remote machines. It does not use intermediate servers and does not route your data to third-party services. While direct connections via Internet may require some configuration, they guarantee best performance and independence from online services.


HOW IT CAN HELP YOU

From time to time, many of us need to access our “big computers” and use some “big software” installed on it. Remote Ripple allows you to do your work remotely. Also, you can:

- Monitor what's happening on your computers while you're away (use View-only mode to prevent from interfering with the desktop).
- Provide remote support to your friends and family. Assist in installing software, fix problems and demonstrate how to set up things.
- Administer servers, workstations and virtual machines remotely.
- Control your home computers while laying in a lounge chair. For example, you can use Remote Ripple as a remote control for your music or video player running on a PC.
- Copy a file forgotten on a remote host (while Remote Ripple does not support direct file transfers, it can help in transferring files with other services like Dropbox or Google Drive).

Install Remote Ripple, and find your own use cases!


GETTING STARTED

To connect with Remote Ripple, make sure your target computer runs a sort of VNC server.

- If the target PC runs Windows, install a VNC server on it. We strongly recommend TightVNC as it provides best performance and compatibility with Remote Ripple. You can download your free copy of TightVNC on its Web site — http://www.tightvnc.com/

- Mac OS X systems already have a VNC server included. It's a part of Apple Remote Desktop service. To enable it, go to System Preferences, choose Sharing, enable Remote Management, press Computer Settings, check “VNC viewers may control screen with password” and enter the password you will use when connecting.

- Most Linux distributions include a number of VNC servers as well. Just install a VNC server from your package collection, and type something like vncserver or tightvncserver (or whatever command starts that particular VNC server). Typically, it will offer you to enter new VNC password and will start sharing your desktop (or create new virtual desktop for you).

- Virtualization systems (such as VMware and QEMU) often include built-in VNC servers, although they may not be enabled by default.


GET NEWS AND SUPPORT

- App page at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemoteRipple (press Like to see updates in your news feed)
- Remote Ripple on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RemoteRipple (press Follow to get updates)


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Thank you!

## Key features

- Remote PC, Mac, Unix access
- Fast operation on slow connections
- Smooth desktop scaling
- Low memory footprint
- Direct connections
- View-only mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-ripple/id1071186450/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Отличный VNC клиент

*2026-03-19, version 3.5.1*

Большое спасибо за это приложение, у меня в наличии уже ставший "legacy" девайс iPad Air (2013) с iOS 12.5.7, весьма немного софта поддерживает старые версии данной операционки, и Ваше приложение отлично справляется с подключением к Linux-серверу! 
P.S. единственный момент -- когда я вводил команду на удалённой машине в эмуляторе терминала с ключом, начинающимся с "--" ("--delete"), происходила автозамена на символ длинного тире; чтобы это исправить, понадобилось в настройках iPad'а "Основные->клавиатура" отключить ползунок "Смарт-пунктуация".:)

### 5/5 — Works very well!

*2025-12-23, version 3.5.1*

Has all the expected features for remotely controlling your computer, when used with Tight VNC it has worked flawlessly so far

The controls are cumbersome but that’s really no fault of the app itself.

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2025-09-14, version 3.5.1*

Crashes out of the app any time I try to make a connection.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-09-17, version 3.5.1*

Won’t connect to Mac, connection is refused.

### 3/5 — Works, but it’s clunky with a physical keyboard/mouse

*2024-08-22, version 3.5.1*

The connection to my Mac Mini works really well - host information, then password, and you’re in. However, this app is not optimized at all for the Magic Keyboard. You need to manually enable keyboard input using the on screen mouse (what?) and if the on-screen mouse happens to be in the way of what you want to click on (which includes the Apple Menu and numerous close/minimize/fullscreen buttons on macOS windows) you have to manually move it out of the way, or use IT to click what it’s blocking.

I figured after years of working on TightVNC that the UX would be just a little bit more refined than what was acceptable back in the day. Apparently not.

### 2/5 — Needs a lot of work.

*2024-08-10, version 3.5.1*

Connects fine but the HUGE mouse on the screen makes it unusable. I know it’s possible to turn it off but the options for how to move the curser are non existent. I want to throw the curser around the screen and tap anywhere to simulate a mouse click. I do not want to treat the virtual screen like a touch screen. I can’t actually click anything accurately with how it’s set up currently with no options. Please update this program with options.

### 4/5 — Free and easy for quick for tight vnc. Light duty

*2024-06-05, version 3.5.1*

Contected quickly to tight vnc servers.   I just use it to check on my local computers to see task progress so it's good enough.   Don't expect to navigate a desktop os easily obviously but this is good enough for some tasks and it's free.

### 5/5 — Functional

*2024-04-16, version 3.5.1*

Screen scaling seemed to function in a reasonable way on my iPad. Local network connections did not work until I gave them a fqdn.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2023-12-06, version 3.5.1*

Realvnc viewer works better than this connecting to a tightvnc machine. Horrible viewer

### 5/5 — Great for local control

*2023-07-23, version 3.5.1*

Works great for local control. Over the LAN with TightVNC as the local server.  Was able to zoom in on the phone, click, right click, with little latency.

## Frequently asked questions about Remote Ripple

### What does Remote Ripple do?

Remote Ripple is a fast VNC client that allows you to remotely access, view, and control your PC, Mac, and Unix systems. It provides a clean interface and efficient operation, even over slower network connections.

### What are the key features of Remote Ripple?

Key features include fast operation on slow connections, smooth desktop scaling, a low memory footprint, and direct connections without intermediate servers. It also offers a view-only mode for monitoring.

### Is Remote Ripple free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, Remote Ripple is a free application. There are no mentions of subscription fees, paid versions, or in-app purchases.

### What operating systems can I connect to with Remote Ripple?

You can connect to and control PC (Windows), Mac, and Unix systems. Ensure that the target computer is running a VNC server, such as TightVNC for Windows or the built-in VNC server on macOS and Linux.

### How can I use Remote Ripple?

You can use it to perform work remotely, monitor computers, provide remote support to others, administer servers, or control home computers as a media player remote. It's also useful for accessing files on remote hosts via cloud services.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5.1 — 2022-03-22

Fixed the problem with Korean keyboard

### 3.5 — 2022-03-02

- New Remote Ripple icon
- Minor improvements

### 3.4.3 — 2021-09-29

Improved stability of remote desktop drawing.

### 3.3.1 — 2021-05-08

Fixed the problem with initial remote desktop scale.

### 3.3 — 2021-05-01

- Remote Ripple stores Mouse Tool hidden state correctly.
- Fixed the problem with extended keyboard keeps "floating" after entering password during initial connection.
- "Name:" field in Connection Edit view now correctly labeled as "Name:" instead of "Password:".
- Slight UI tweaks.

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