Comparison

GRMonitor vs Orvyniq

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

Head to head
About

GRMonitor

Features
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GRMonitor is an mobile client for Icinga 2 that connects to the Icinga 2 API and shows services/hosts that are in error/warning or unknown state.

About

Orvyniq

Features
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Orvyniq is a native VNC remote desktop client for iPhone and iPad, designed for direct access to computers and servers you already manage. Save your VNC connections, open a remote desktop in a few taps, and control it with touch gestures optimized for mobile use. Orvyniq keeps connection profiles on your device, stores saved passwords in iOS Keychain, and does not require an Orvyniq account or cloud relay. REMOTE DESKTOP CONTROL • Trackpad-style cursor control and Direct Touch mode • Tap to click, two-finger scroll, right click, and long-press drag • Pinch to zoom and navigate large remote desktops • On-screen keyboard with common modifier and special keys • View-only mode when you need to observe without sending input VNC CONNECTIONS • RFB 3.3, 3.7, and 3.8 support • Automatic authentication selection • Classic VNC password authentication • Tight Unix Login for compatible servers • Shared-session option • Data Saver, Balanced, and High image-quality presets CLIPBOARD TOOLS • Send local clipboard text to the remote VNC server • Type clipboard text as remote keyboard input when clipboard synchronization is unavailable • Copy clipboard text received from compatible VNC servers LOCAL SESSION RECORDING • Record the received remote framebuffer as H.264 MP4 • Start and stop recording manually • Enable automatic recording for individual saved connections • Play, share, and delete recordings inside Orvyniq • Recordings are stored locally on your device DIAGNOSTICS Built-in session diagnostics help you understand connection and protocol issues without exposing passwords or clipboard contents in the diagnostic report. PRIVACY & STORAGE • Saved passwords are stored in iOS Keychain • Connection profiles stay on your device • No Orvyniq account is required • No Orvyniq cloud relay is required IMPORTANT NETWORK NOTE Direct classic VNC traffic is not encrypted by Orvyniq in this version. Use direct VNC only on networks you trust or with network protections you manage yourself. Whether you administer servers, maintain a homelab, support workstations, or simply need remote access to your own computers, Orvyniq gives you a focused VNC client built for iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

GRMonitor4 screens
Orvyniq4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GRMonitor at none against Orvyniq's shown. GRMonitor also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
GRMonitor versus Orvyniq: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGRMonitorOrvyniq
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeir Rune GrtanYevhenii Kolesnyk

In-app purchases

None

GRMonitor

No in-app purchases

None

Orvyniq

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GRMonitor free?
GRMonitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orvyniq free?
Orvyniq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GRMonitor or Orvyniq have ads?
Orvyniq shows ads; GRMonitor does not.

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