Comparison

RealVNC Viewer vs UISP Mobile

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

Head to head
About

RealVNC Viewer

Access and control your Mac, Windows, or Linux computers remotely from any device. View your desktop, use your keyboard and mouse, and manage files securely with end-to-end encryption. Sync connections across all your devices for seamless access.

Highlights
  • Instant remote access to computers
  • Control mouse and keyboard remotely
  • End-to-end session encryption
  • Cloud service for easy connection
  • Backup and sync connections
  • Virtual keyboard with advanced keys
  • Bluetooth keyboard support
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RealVNC® Viewer from RealVNC® gives you instant remote access to your Mac, Windows and Linux computers from anywhere in the world. You can view your computer's desktop, and control its mouse and keyboard as though you were sitting down in front of it. Download RealVNC Connect to each computer you want to control. Then sign in to RealVNC Viewer on your device using your RealVNC account credentials. You'll see your computers automatically appear; simply tap to connect. RealVNC Connect password-protects each computer out-of-the-box. You may need to enter the same user name and password you use to log in to your computer. All sessions are then encrypted end-to-end. During a session, your device's touch screen serves as a trackpad to give you precise control. Drag your finger to move the remote mouse cursor and tap anywhere to left-click (other gestures such as right-click and scroll are explained in-app). As the original inventors of VNC remote access technology, we're confident you'll love what RealVNC Viewer has to offer. If you're still not convinced, check out our reviews! ===Key features=== - Connect with ease via our cloud service to computers running RealVNC Connect. - Backup and sync your connections between all your devices by signing in to RealVNC Viewer on each one. - A scrolling bar above the virtual keyboard includes advanced keys such as Command/Windows. - Support for Bluetooth keyboards. ===Contact=== We’d love to hear from you: iphone-support@realvnc.com twitter.com/RealVNC facebook.com/realvnc Better still, leave us a review!   ===Terms of Use=== https://static.realvnc.com/media/documents/RealVNCServicesTCs.pdf ===Trademarks=== 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

UISP Mobile

This app provides a unified tool for installing and managing ISP-grade network devices. It allows users to integrate devices into a controller, set them up quickly using Bluetooth or a management radio, and monitor their entire ISP network from one place.

Highlights
  • Device installation and management
  • ISP device integration
  • Quick setup with Bluetooth
  • Link alignment
  • Network monitoring
Features
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The UISP app gives users a single-point device installation and management tool for Ubiquiti’s extensive line of ISP-grade products. With the app, you will be able to: • Integrate your ISP devices into the UISP controller. • Quickly and easily setup ISP devices and align links with bluetooth or a dedicated management radio. • Manage and monitor every aspect of your ISP network from a single app.

Screenshots

RealVNC Viewer4 screens
UISP Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RealVNC Viewer at 4.8 against UISP Mobile's 4.3. RealVNC Viewer also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 52%) and ratings volume (15K vs 1.1K). UISP Mobile's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RealVNC Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RealVNC Viewer has 15K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of RealVNC Viewer's written reviews are positive against 52% of UISP Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RealVNC Viewer ships an update every 2 months, UISP Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RealVNC Viewer versus UISP Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealVNC ViewerUISP Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings) — better4.3 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better52.1% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB267 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRealVNC LimitedUbiquiti Inc.

Customer experience

RealVNC Viewer

All ratings14,634 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,523 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative20.6%

UISP Mobile

All ratings1,063 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews388 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral12.9%
Negative35.1%

User reviews

RealVNC Viewer

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 👍 Intuitive user interface
  • 💡 Useful for remote work and support
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable connection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data harvesting
  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
  • 🔍 Lack of mouse/trackpad support
  • 🔍 Inconsistent performance on different devices

UISP Mobile

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Good design and user accessibility
  • 👍 Excellent for monitoring and managing Ubiquiti devices
  • 💡 Useful for proving uptime to clients

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and login issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable firmware upgrades
  • 🐛 Inconsistent device detection and status reporting
  • 🐛 Limited functionality compared to web interface

Bugs and requests

RealVNC Viewer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cursor and screen synchronization issues
  • Incompatibility with certain macOS and iOS versions
  • Frequent disconnections and login problems
  • Keyboard input not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for audio streaming
  • Improve clipboard and file transfer functionality
  • Provide better multi-monitor support
  • Allow customization of keyboard and mouse controls
  • Implement a true touch-based interface

UISP Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect throughput data rates
  • Inability to select correct interfaces
  • Login credentials not persisting properly
  • Devices not detected or shown offline incorrectly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to edit device location/coordinates
  • Audible ping feedback
  • Firewall rule management
  • Backup/restore device configuration
  • Push notifications for device status changes
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  • More configuration options and settings

In-app purchases

None

RealVNC Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

UISP Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RealVNC Viewer free?
RealVNC Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UISP Mobile free?
UISP Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RealVNC Viewer or UISP Mobile?
RealVNC Viewer is rated higher. RealVNC Viewer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while UISP Mobile averages 4.3 from 1.1K ratings.
Do RealVNC Viewer or UISP Mobile have ads?
Neither RealVNC Viewer nor UISP Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RealVNC Viewer or UISP Mobile?
RealVNC Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and UISP Mobile monthly. Most recently, RealVNC Viewer was updated on October 17, 2026 and UISP Mobile on October 15, 2026.

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