Comparison

eduID vs GlanceVNC

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

Head to head
About

eduID

Features
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An eduID is an account for users associated with Dutch education and research. It is yours and exists independent of an educational institution. You can use eduID to login to several services connected to SURFconext. eduID is also meant for users who do not have an account with an institution or for services where an institution-independent account is useful. With this app, you can log in to eduID fast and safe.

About

GlanceVNC

Features
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Connect to your computers from your iPhone or iPad with GlanceVNC, a remote desktop app for RDP, VNC and compatible Mac Screen Sharing servers. CONTROL YOUR WAY Tap directly in Touch mode or move the pointer in Trackpad mode. Pinch to zoom in either mode. Trackpad mode follows the pointer across the enlarged desktop; Touch mode lets you tap the area you zoomed into. Switch modes without losing your zoom, use two fingers to scroll, and hold to drag. Simple built-in help explains each gesture. YOUR COMPUTERS AT A GLANCE Save your connections for quick access, discover compatible VNC computers on your local network, and recognise recent sessions with desktop previews saved on your device. Personalise your home screen with a custom background. Review RDP server certificates in the app when approval is needed; a changed certificate requires a new review. MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD A compact iPhone layout and spacious iPad cards keep your connections easy to reach. Use the on-screen keyboard or a compatible external keyboard and pointing device. Choose 16-bit or 24-bit colour for your next VNC connection. Enjoy clear panels on iOS 18 and Liquid Glass on iOS 26 and later, with layouts that adapt to landscape and larger text. EXCHANGE CLIPBOARD TEXT Copy plain text from a compatible VNC, Mac Screen Sharing or RDP desktop to your device, or send device text to the remote clipboard. Open the expanded session toolbar to use Copy from remote or Paste to remote, then use the remote appโ€™s Paste command to insert text. KEEP YOUR CONNECTIONS WITH YOU Saved connection details sync through iCloud. Saved passwords use Apple Keychain and can sync through iCloud Keychain when available. Desktop previews and custom backgrounds stay on your device. GlanceVNC requires a computer with a compatible RDP or VNC server, or Mac Screen Sharing enabled and a network connection that can reach it. Remote access outside your local network requires your own network setup. Requires iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 or later, including iOS and iPadOS 26.

Screenshots

eduID4 screens
GlanceVNC2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: eduID at Free against GlanceVNC's $2.99. eduID also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). GlanceVNC's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

eduID is free to download; GlanceVNC costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eduID ships an update every 3 months, GlanceVNC every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
eduID versus GlanceVNC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereduIDGlanceVNC
PriceFree โ€” better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size13 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSURF B.V.Chris Russell

In-app purchases

None

eduID

No in-app purchases

None

GlanceVNC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eduID free?
eduID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlanceVNC free?
GlanceVNC costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do eduID or GlanceVNC have ads?
Neither eduID nor GlanceVNC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eduID or GlanceVNC?
eduID ships an update every 3 months, and GlanceVNC every 3 days. Most recently, eduID was updated on October 24, 2026 and GlanceVNC on November 2, 2026.

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