Comparison

bVNC Pro vs Chicot Irrigation

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

bVNC Pro

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
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Thank you for supporting my work and GPL open-source software by buying bVNC Pro! If you are unhappy, please don't give us a bad review, instead, request a refund and get in touch by email support _at_ morpheusly _dot_ com: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/118223 Need an RDP app to control Windows, Ubuntu 22.04+ or XRDP remotely? https://apps.apple.com/app/ardp-pro/id1620745523 Need a SPICE or Proxmox or oVirt client for controlling virtual machines remotely? https://apps.apple.com/app/aspice-pro/id1560593107 If bVNC doesn't work for you or you're unhappy, please do not ask for help in a review but do post your question in the forum: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/bvnc-ardp-aspice-opaque-remote-desktop-clients If you have a feature request, or you found a bug, please open an issue at: https://github.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients/issues - Instructions for Mac OS X: Plain VNC (Remote Desktop for Mac OS X): http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/04/how-to-connect-to-mac-os-x-using-bvnc.html Secure VNC over SSH: http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/04/tunneling-vnc-over-ssh-to-mac-os-x.html - Instructions for Windows: Plain VNC: http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/04/how-to-install-and-connect-to-tightvnc.html Secure VNC over VeNCrypt: https://groups.google.com/d/msg/bvnc-ardp-aspice-opaque-remote-desktop-clients/lINJkYJbN-U/3Q3oHWjjDQAJ Secure VNC over SSH: http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/04/tunneling-vnc-over-ssh-to-windows.html - Instructions for Ubuntu 20.04 and earlier Linux Plain VNC not tunneled over SSH: https://help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/sharing-desktop.html.en http://www.howtoforge.com/configure-remote-access-to-your-ubuntu-desktop If your business is looking for fixes and features, please get in touch by email at support _at_ morpheusly.com bVNC is a secure, open source VNC client. Its features include: - Controls Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD with VNC server installed - PiKVM compatible - External keyboard support - External mouse support - Magic Trackpad support - Multi-language support - Supports Mac OS X built-in remote desktop server (ARD) and Mac OS X authentication! - Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, or any other OS with a VNC server installed - Multi-touch control over the remote mouse. One finger tap left-clicks, two-finger tap right-clicks, and three-finger tap middle-clicks - Right and middle-drag and drop if you don't lift the first finger that tapped - Scrolling with a two-finger gesture - Pinch-zoom - Dynamic resolution changes, allowing you to reconfigure your desktop while connected, and control over virtual machines from BIOS to OS - All device orientations - Full desktop visibility even with soft keyboard extended - SSH tunneling, AnonTLS and VeNCrypt for secure connections (does not support RealVNC encryption). - High-grade encryption superior to RDP using SSH and VeNCrypt (x509 certificates and SSL), preventing man-in-the-middle attacks - Tight and CopyRect encodings for quick updates - SSH public/private (pubkey)- Supports most VNC servers including TightVNC, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, (and RealVNC Enterprise only, when configured appropriately) - Clipboard integration for copy/pasting from your device Some of the planned features to look forward to: - AutoX session discovery/creation similar to NX client - Ability to reduce the color depth over slow links - Importing encrypted/unencrypted RSA keys in PEM format - View-only mode - On-device help on available input modes in the Menu when connected GPL source code here: https://gitlab.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients-ios

About

Chicot Irrigation

Easily manage all your irrigation equipment in one place. Create custom equipment profiles, attach images, and visualize locations on a map. Stay updated with real-time information to optimize your field's irrigation.

Highlights
  • Custom equipment creation
  • Image support for equipment
  • Map view for location tracking
  • Real-time updates
  • Simplified irrigation management
Features
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Manage Your Irrigation Equipment with Ease Take control of your field's irrigation system like never before. Our app allows you to create, track, and manage all your irrigation equipment in one convenient place. Whether you're overseeing a large farm or a small garden, this app is designed to simplify your irrigation tasks and ensure everything runs smoothly. Key Features: Custom Equipment Creation: Design and create various types of irrigation equipment with detailed specifications, tailored to meet your unique needs. Image Support: Attach images to your equipment profiles for easy identification and management. Map View: Visualize your equipment directly on a map, allowing for quick and easy location tracking. Real-Time Updates: Keep your irrigation system information up-to-date with the latest changes and modifications. Optimize your field's irrigation with precision and convenience. Download now and streamline your irrigation management today!

Screenshots

bVNC Pro4 screens
Chicot Irrigation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Chicot Irrigation at Free against bVNC Pro's $9.99. Chicot Irrigation also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). bVNC Pro's advantage is chart position (#107 vs unranked) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chicot Irrigation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bVNC Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Chicot Irrigation fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
bVNC Pro versus Chicot Irrigation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbVNC ProChicot Irrigation
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#107 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeriordan iordanovCHICOT IRRIGATION, INC

In-app purchases

None

bVNC Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Chicot Irrigation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is bVNC Pro free?
bVNC Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chicot Irrigation free?
Chicot Irrigation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, bVNC Pro or Chicot Irrigation?
Chicot Irrigation is rated higher. bVNC Pro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Chicot Irrigation averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do bVNC Pro or Chicot Irrigation have ads?
Neither bVNC Pro nor Chicot Irrigation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, bVNC Pro or Chicot Irrigation?
bVNC Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chicot Irrigation fortnightly. Most recently, bVNC Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Chicot Irrigation on October 27, 2026.

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