FullControl vs LinkVNC Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FullControl
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your Mac. Effortlessly manage applications, control media playback, navigate files, and even use your device as a keyboard and trackpad. Offers extensive customization for a personalized computing experience.
- Custom commands for each Mac application
- Launch applications and control media
- Remote keyboard and trackpad functionality
- File browser and launcher
- Shutdown, restart, and sleep Mac
- Live screenshots and volume control (in-app purchase)
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FullControl is a fun, and easy-to-use app that turns your iPhone or iPad into a remote control. So you can control your computer with a tap or flick of a finger. Why is FullControl so different? • there are specific commands for each Mac application, for ALL Mac applications! • high commands customization; • launch applications; • volume control; • navigate through Mac filesystem and open files; • remote keyboard and mouse. Do you want to skip to the next track? There is a fast command for this! Do you need to stop the movie? There is a command for this! Want to start a video? Do not look for it with the mouse, FullControl allows you to access the contents of folders on your Mac and launch files with the program of your choice! ### ALL FEATURES ### • Custom command FOR EACH Mac application • Launch applications in the folder "Applications" and in the Dock • Remote keyboard • Remote trackpad • Shutdown, restart, and putting to sleep the Mac • File browser and file launcher • Automatic server detection # In-App Purchases FEATURES # • Numeric pad • Live screenshots of your Mac • Volume control • Brightness control • Music control (play, pause, next, previous) • Prevent device screen lock toggle FullControl just installed, you have already provided the commands to control your music on iTunes, Spotify, the videos play on VLC, QuickTime, manage live TV on EyeTV! Requirements • Mac Intel with Mac OS 10.14 (or higher) • FullControlHelper (3.1.9 or higher) installed on your Mac • Accessibility API enabled for FullControlHelper • Wifi/LAN FullControlHelper is available for free at http://fullcontrol.cescobaz.com/
LinkVNC Viewer
Access and control PCs and mobile devices remotely over a network. This software offers stable screen-sharing and remote control functions, with high compatibility with other VNC standards and SDK availability for integration into commercial software.
- Free remote access and control
- Stable screen-sharing
- Remote device control
- High VNC compatibility
- SDK for integration
- Cross-platform support
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LinkVNC, Free remote access & control software package for both personal and commercial use. LinkVNC provides simple and stable screen-sharing and remote control functions. Control remotely another PCs and mobile devices, over a network. LinkVNC is: Highly compatible with other standard VNCs Supports a variety of platforms and operating systems Provide SDK - Improve your commercial software by integrating LinkVNC Premium solutions available
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FullControl at 82% against LinkVNC Viewer's 23%. FullControl also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (219 vs 11). LinkVNC Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. FullControl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LinkVNC Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
FullControl holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FullControl has 219 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of FullControl's written reviews are positive against 23% of LinkVNC Viewer's.
FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, LinkVNC Viewer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FullControl | LinkVNC Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (219 ratings) — better | 2.3 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews — better | 23.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 219 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francesco Burelli | 링크미마인 |
Customer experience
FullControl
LinkVNC Viewer
Bugs and requests
FullControl
Reported bugs
3 issues- Cursor freezes or behaves unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
- Certain commands not working as intended
Requested features
5 requests- Add volume and brightness controls
- Improve mouse/trackpad responsiveness
- Integrate with voice assistants
- Allow remote login and power on/off
- Improve UI and customization options
LinkVNC Viewer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FullControl
- Pro upgrade$1.99
LinkVNC Viewer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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