# VMware Horizon Client

> Remote access to VMware Horizon virtual desktops and hosted applications on iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Wandering WiFi LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vmware-horizon-client/id417993697 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wandering WiFi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/338761999)
- Category: Business, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 2,442 App Store ratings · 108 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2011-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vmware-horizon-client/id417993697/reviews.md

## What is VMware Horizon Client?

VMware Horizon Client for iOS makes it easy to work on your VMware Horizon virtual desktop and hosted applications from your iPhone or iPad, giving you on-the-go access from any location.

IMPORTANT NOTE: A VMware Horizon virtual desktop or hosted application is required to use the VMware Horizon Client for iOS. Contact your IT department for further assistance.

FEATURES:

ENHANCED USER EXPERIENCE 
The VMware Blast Extreme protocol used with Horizon 7 is designed and optimized for mobile users. Blast Extreme leverages H.264 hardware decoding to deliver the best remote experience while reducing power consumption. 

LEAVE THE DESKTOP BEHIND WITH HOSTED APPLICATIONS
VMware Horizon 6 and later supports hosted applications in addition to virtual desktops. With hosted applications, leave the desktop behind and run applications like local iOS apps.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Unity Touch bridges the gap between your touch screen and your Windows applications. With Unity Touch, you can easily browse, search, and open Windows applications & files, choose favorite applications and files, and switch between running applications all without the Start Menu or Task Bar.

WORK SMARTER
With an external monitor or AirPlay, your iPhone or iPad display turns into a trackpad / keyboard while the external screen shows your VMware Horizon desktop. 

UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
The adaptive capabilities of the Blast Extreme and PCoIP display protocol make your virtual desktop fast and responsive regardless of whether you are connecting over your corporate WiFi network or over a cellular connection at a local café.

SECURE FROM ANY LOCATION
Whether you’re at your desk or away from the office, you’re always secure with VMware Horizon. Leverage smart card authentication with the Biometric Associates baiMobile 301MP smart card reader. Use the integrated RSA soft token for simpler access.

SUPPORT:
Individual users of the VMware Horizon Client for iOS should contact their internal IT help desk or visit http://www.vmware.com/go/view. Only Support Administrators listed on a Basic or Production Support contract for VMware Horizon may log a service ticket with VMware Technical Support

## Key features

- Remote access to virtual desktops
- Access hosted applications
- Optimized mobile user experience
- Secure remote connections
- Unity Touch for Windows apps
- External display support

## What do users think of VMware Horizon Client?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fantastic performance
- 👍 Useful for remote work
- 🔒 Secure connectivity

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnects
- 🤯 Confusing and cluttered UI
- 🔍 Lack of external keyboard support
- 🖱️ Poor mouse and trackpad integration
- 🔋 High battery drain

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with iOS 14 and newer
- Keyboard input problems, especially with special characters
- Inconsistent screen resolution and window resizing

**Most requested features**

- Native support for Apple Magic Keyboard and trackpad
- Ability to disable on-screen widgets and toolbars
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts
- Improved multi-monitor support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 108)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vmware-horizon-client/id417993697/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible connectivity

*2024-11-18*

This app is terrible. Most of the time it is unable to access the remote server due to some access issue. I was told by my work IT that this occurs on the corporate network, however I encounter this issue everywhere. Very sporadically the app will connect to the server and function as it should but there does not seem to be any rhyme or reason as to when that will happen. Attempting to reinstall the app and access the remote gateway through regular/private/vpn does not seem make a difference as to whether it will connect or not.

### 1/5 — Mdr technology

*2024-09-11*

Very complicated

### 4/5 — Allow background refresh

*2024-09-05*

Please enable the background refresh in IPad.

### 1/5 — why is it not treating iPad Pro + MKB like Mac??

*2024-05-24*

What a disappointing app that gets in its own way. When a keyboard + mouse are paired (such as the Magic Keyboard) why is not hiding the virtual keyboard bar at the bottom (which seemingly has a mind of its own popping up) and the touchscreen quick access circular button + left-side tab? These unnecessarily clutter the display and take away from the experience, especially when using a keyboard and mouse. Why is it not simply treating the iPad Pro + Keyboard and Mouse effectively the same as the Mac VMware Horizon Client? That’s what it should do. Hopefully with Broadcom’s acquisition, this disaster of an app is fixed.

### 1/5 — Challenges and Suggestions

*2024-02-14*

I find working in the VM Horizon application to be challenging. The inability to drag or resize windows without moving the entire application is frustrating. Additionally, the persistent keyboard settings bar that obstructs the taskbar is bothersome, with no option to hide it. Despite attempting to use this application on my iPad, I cannot recommend it due to these issues. It feels like using this app is more of a time-waster than a productivity tool, and the adjustments required are not justified. I hope this feedback is taken into consideration, as I've been considering replacing my Dell tablet with my iPad for some time now. It would also be beneficial if there was a feature to lock oneself within the application, preventing accidental resizing when trying to close software within the VM

### 4/5 — Horizon Client Great but Could be Better

*2024-02-01*

Horizon Client is great on macOS to allow me to connect to my Windows VDI for work, but on my M2 iPad the app still needs work. The keyboard on iPad OS doesn’t always appear for me to send an Ctrl-Alt-Del to login and I have to exit the app and reconnect.  Moreover, once connected to my VDI on iPad, I cannot drag windows within Horizon Client (on my VDI). I do not know whether it is iPad OS intervening and thinking I want to drag the Horizon Client window or whether that is in Horizon Client’s domain to control? But, it is very annoying.  I still rate Horizon Client app on my M2 iPad with 4 stars because it allows me to still enjoy my Apple devices all day even if I am relegated to work in Windows for work. 🙂

### 4/5 — Works Really Well

*2023-11-22*

I would like a way to hide the little keyboard toolbar. Also, I couldn’t figure out file sharing. There’s a toggle in settings, but no explanation of what exactly it does or how to use it. I tried looking for a button to upload a file in all the little menus. I tried dragging my file onto the VM session. Nothing. I don’t know if this next thing is a problem is with this app or the VM, but sometimes when I use this app, the VM will configure itself to a really low screen resolution. It’s really difficult to use like that. The “activate windows” overlay takes like a quarter of the screen, windows are way bigger than the screen until you maximize, & you can barely fit any content on the screen. Most of the time, though, the VM serves a screen resolution that feels right for my iPad.

### 2/5 — Barely usable with Stage Manager

*2023-08-14*

This may work well with basic presentation mode, but with Stage Manager on a M1 or M2 iPad Pro and most current version of iPadOS, its a usability mess. Odd mouse and keyboard behaviors where both iPadOS and Horizon client are trying to trap and respond to input, and inexplicable connection drops.

Understand of course, that working with Stage Manager vs. full external display control is a different challenge for the development team, but until that is resolved the integration with the current display features for the Pro iPads is lacking

### 2/5 — Misses by a lot

*2023-08-03*

I really wanted to like this app, especially since my office is moving from Citrix to Horizon.  But as someone who has previously used a beautifully designed app that is effortless to use, I want to jab my eyes out after using it for a few minutes.  I’m giving it 2 stars because I suppose it is usable, but oh so painful.  Here are some of the issues:

1.  No pinch to zoom
2.  In track pad mode it requires 3 full drags of the finger across the screen to move the mouse across once.  This becomes tiresome.
3.  I defy you to click/drag across a large block of text that requires scrolling the screen.  If there is a way to do it accurately, I haven’t found it.
4.  Switch away to another app for 2 seconds, come back, and guess what…you get to reauthenticate.  Except that…
5.  The app is now locked up in a death spin and requires being closed before you can reauthenticate.
6.  The right click is quite the crap-shoot.  You might get a right click, but you are just as likely to get a left click somewhere between the 2 fingers.
7.  Sometimes the keyboard pops up with the typing area visible, and just as often it is covering the typing area, so you are typing blind.

There are many other defects, but the rest would be tolerable (at least what I have discovered) if these first 7 show stoppers were addressed.

### 2/5 — Bad update

*2023-02-12*

Since the latest update it is impossible to work with Word and the app constantly crashes. Also paste doesn’t insert what was copied.

## Frequently asked questions about VMware Horizon Client

### What is VMware Horizon Client for iOS?

VMware Horizon Client for iOS allows you to access your VMware Horizon virtual desktop and hosted applications from your iPhone or iPad. It provides on-the-go access from any location, enabling you to work on your applications as if you were at your desk.

### What do I need to use VMware Horizon Client for iOS?

A VMware Horizon virtual desktop or hosted application is required to use the VMware Horizon Client for iOS. You will need to contact your IT department for assistance in setting this up or for further information.

### How does the app ensure a good user experience?

The app utilizes the VMware Blast Extreme protocol, optimized for mobile users with H.264 hardware decoding for a responsive remote experience and reduced power consumption. It also features Unity Touch to bridge the gap between touch screens and Windows applications.

### Is the app secure for remote access?

Yes, the app is designed to be secure from any location. It supports smart card authentication with compatible readers and includes an integrated RSA soft token for simpler and secure access.

### Can I use hosted applications with this client?

Yes, VMware Horizon 6 and later versions support hosted applications in addition to virtual desktops. This allows you to run applications like local iOS apps without needing to access a full desktop environment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.12.0 — 2024-01-24

•	Improved security
      o	Added support for TLS 1.3 to secure connections
•	Bad connection warning
      o	Warning to let you know if there is an issue with your network

### 8.11.0 — 2023-10-27

• Setting up printing from your remote desktop is made easy
• Video now plays smoother when you share your local camera with a remote application or desktop
• This updated client uses OpenSSL 3.0 to enhance security

### 8.10.0 — 2023-07-10

• Restarting a Virtual Desktop from Horizon Client
  The updated Horizon Client instance allows you to restart your virtual desktop in other environments.

### 8.9.0 — 2023-04-05

•	Supports Horizon Cloud on Azure next-gen
If your organization is using the latest version Horizon Cloud on Azure, you can now connect from your Horizon Client for iOS.

### 8.8.1 — 2023-01-31

•	Bug fix to improve connection flow on unstable networks

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