Comparison

RealVNC Server vs VenueOps Staff

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

Head to head
About

RealVNC Server

Securely share your mobile device's screen with IT support using a one-time code or pre-licensed access. Features end-to-end encryption and end-user approval for protection against unwanted access.

Highlights
  • Secure screen sharing
  • End-to-end encryption
  • On-demand assistance
  • Device access for IT
  • End-user connection approval
  • Fast, secure connections
Features
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The RealVNC® Server mobile app from RealVNC® lets you securely share your mobile device’s screen with your IT technician or system administrator in just a few taps. ================================ Protecting yourself from scams and fraud Remote access can be used for scamming and fraudulent activities. Always be careful when asked to share access to your devices, especially if you weren't expecting a connection request. Ensure you never share sensitive information or grant access to someone if you are not completely certain they are who they claim to be. If you are unsure, contact the organization offering support to confirm the request is genuine. ================================ RealVNC Server requires the user initiating the connection to have a RealVNC Connect account and to be using RealVNC Viewer on a desktop or mobile device. There are two ways to start a remote session: • ON-DEMAND ASSIST lets you set up a session in a flash using a secure one-time code that’s unique to your session. This option is available on RealVNC Connect  Professional and Enterprise Instant Support plans. • DEVICE ACCESS lets IT teams pre-license a managed mobile device against their RealVNC Connect account. A session can be started without a session code, but the device holder still needs to authenticate the session. This option is available only on RealVNC Connect Enterprise Device Access plans. Key Features • Privacy with end-to-end encryption on all remote sessions. • Fast, effortless connections using RealVNC’s secure cloud service. • Protection from unwanted access with end-user connection approval. • Free, paid and trial RealVNC Connect subscriptions available. Need support? Email us from the app or get in touch at help.realvnc.com. Follow us on: Twitter (@RealVNC) Facebook (facebook.com/realvnc) RealVNC and VNC are trademarks of RealVNC Limited and are protected by trademark registrations and/or pending trademark applications in the European Union, United States of America and other jurisdictions. Protected by UK patents 2481870, 2479756; US patent 8760366; EU patent 2652951.

About

VenueOps Staff

Features
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VenueOps Staff is the mobile companion to the VenueOps venue management platform. It gives venue teams one secure place to manage their day-to-day work and stay connected with managers. STAFF FEATURES • View published rotas and upcoming shifts • Submit additional and overtime hours for approval • Receive, update and complete assigned tasks • Request and track annual leave • Access documents shared specifically with you • View payslip information securely • Send rota, wage, leave and workplace queries • Receive notifications when important information changes MANAGER FEATURES Authorised managers can also use Manager Mode to: • View the team rota • Add and manage shifts • Approve or decline additional hours • Approve or decline leave requests • Assign and reassign tasks • Review tasks that could not be completed • Respond to staff messages and queries • Manage day-to-day venue operations from their phone VenueOps uses role-based access so employees only see information and documents relevant to them. VenueOps Staff requires an authorised VenueOps account supplied by the organisation using the service.

Screenshots

RealVNC Server3 screens
VenueOps Staff4 screens

Verdict

The call

RealVNC Server and VenueOps Staff are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RealVNC Server versus VenueOps Staff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealVNC ServerVenueOps Staff
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (256 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings256 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB29 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRealVNCPRIME EPOS LTD

In-app purchases

None

RealVNC Server

No in-app purchases

None

VenueOps Staff

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RealVNC Server free?
RealVNC Server is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VenueOps Staff free?
VenueOps Staff is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RealVNC Server or VenueOps Staff have ads?
Neither RealVNC Server nor VenueOps Staff shows ads.

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