# bVNC Pro vs Synctrain

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Synctrain at 89% against bVNC Pro's 35%. Synctrain also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (4.9 vs 4.0). bVNC Pro's advantage is chart position (#139 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Synctrain is free to download; bVNC Pro costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Synctrain holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synctrain has 123 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of bVNC Pro's written reviews are positive against 89% of Synctrain's.

bVNC Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Synctrain every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | bVNC Pro | Synctrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bvnc-pro-vnc-screen-sharing/id1506461202/reviews) | **[4.9 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synctrain/id6553985316/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **123** |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iordan iordanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506461201) | [T-Shaped](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758051723) |

## What reviewers say

### bVNC Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bvnc-pro-vnc-screen-sharing/id1506461202)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides secure remote access to computers running VNC servers. It offers advanced features like SSH tunneling and multi-touch controls for seamless interaction with desktops across various operating systems.

**Highlights:** Controls Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD with VNC server, SSH tunneling and VeNCrypt for secure connections, Multi-touch control for remote mouse, Dynamic resolution changes, External keyboard and mouse support, PiKVM compatible

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Synctrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synctrain/id6553985316)

Securely synchronize files and folders between your devices. Stream audio and video directly from other devices.  Manage file sharing permissions to control access to your data.

**Highlights:** Secure file synchronization, Full folder synchronization, Specific file selection, Audio and video streaming, Cross-device file mirroring, Customizable sharing permissions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Seamless sync between devices
- 🔓 Open-source and free
- 💡 Integrates with iOS Files app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🔍 Could use more Apple-like design

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes
- Sync delays on some devices

**Requested features**

- Direct photo/video sync to remote devices
- Faster initial connection to server


## Frequently asked questions

### Is bVNC Pro free?

bVNC Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Synctrain free?

Synctrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, bVNC Pro or Synctrain?

Synctrain is rated higher. bVNC Pro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Synctrain averages 4.9 from 123 ratings.

### Do bVNC Pro or Synctrain have ads?

Neither bVNC Pro nor Synctrain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, bVNC Pro or Synctrain?

bVNC Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Synctrain every 6 weeks. Most recently, bVNC Pro was updated on October 7, 2026 and Synctrain on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*