Comparison

RealVNC Viewer vs Synappx Go

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
Features
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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

Synappx Go

Streamline office tasks with this app, offering remote control for Sharp printers and displays. Simplify printing, scanning, and hybrid meetings with seamless integration for enhanced collaboration.

Highlights
  • Remote printer operation (copy, scan, print)
  • Scan to cloud storage
  • Print release
  • Hybrid meeting facilitation
  • Remote display control
  • Trackpad for device control
  • Integration with video conferencing tools
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Synappx Go enhances the experience Sharp multifunction printers (MFPs), Sharp displays and interactive whiteboards through a consistent user experience, remote operation capabilities for efficient collaboration in the office. For Sharp MFPs, Synappx Go helps simplify document copying, scanning and printing. No need to touch and learn the commonly shared printers. Just a tap on the NFC tag or a QR code. Contact your authorized Sharp service provider to install the application and set up your Sharp MFP(s). • The Synappx MFP Lite (No Login) feature enables simple copy and scan to email functions by scanning a QR Code. Synappx Go Lite does not require agent install or NFC tags. • The full Synappx Go application unlocks access to scan/print from cloud storage services, print release, the Collaboration Hub experience, share to display and other collaboration features. For Sharp displays, Synappx Go enables collaboration from users mobile devices that helps organizations create a dynamic collaboration space to bring both on-site and remote team members together, making hybrid meetings more efficient. • Users can start ad-hoc or scheduled meetings with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and GoToConnect by tapping the NFC tag or scanning the QR code. • Synappx automatically connects to in-room audio and camera solutions to instantly engage with both in-room and remote attendees. • Remote operation of web conference features such as volume, microphone, screen share, camera and trackpad are available from the app. • Synappx Go gives you access to cloud storage folders allowing you to share your documents onto the display to edit and save back to their location • The trackpad brings mouse-like control to the fingertips of the users. Open and close any dialog boxes/pop-ups/applications/browsers, control video playback (ie. YouTube), and toggle through open applications quickly • If the meeting is still going but you need to leave, simply click “Leave” to end the session just for you. • When the meeting is over click “End” to close all apps, disconnect the display audio and video, and to end the web conference. This application requires Synappx Go service accounts. Synappx Go collaboration features require Synappx Go Workspace mode. Please refer to the Synappx Go support site for details and a list of supported technologies. For more information, go to https://business.sharpusa.com/synappx-support/Synappx-Go/What-Is-Synappx-Go For more information about the Collaboration features, go to https://business.sharpusa.com/synappx-support/Synappx-Collaboration-Hub/What-Is-Synappx-Collaboration-Hub For more information about the MFP Lite (No Login) version, go to https://business.sharpusa.com/synappx-support/Synappx-Go/Synappx-Go-No-Login-Version/Admin-Setup Feature requests, ideas, questions, go to https://business.sharpusa.com/synappx-support/feedback

Screenshots

RealVNC Viewer4 screens
Synappx Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Synappx Go at 100% against RealVNC Viewer's 72%. Synappx Go also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). RealVNC Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Synappx Go holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RealVNC Viewer has 15K ratings behind it against 9, 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 100% of Synappx Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RealVNC Viewer ships an update every 2 months, Synappx Go every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RealVNC Viewer versus Synappx Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealVNC ViewerSynappx Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRealVNCSharp Corporation

Customer experience

RealVNC Viewer

All ratings15,340 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,525 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative20.7%

Synappx Go

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Synappx Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RealVNC Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Synappx Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RealVNC Viewer free?
RealVNC Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Synappx Go free?
Synappx Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RealVNC Viewer or Synappx Go?
Synappx Go is rated higher. RealVNC Viewer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Synappx Go averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do RealVNC Viewer or Synappx Go have ads?
Neither RealVNC Viewer nor Synappx Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RealVNC Viewer or Synappx Go?
RealVNC Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and Synappx Go every 4 months. Most recently, RealVNC Viewer was updated on October 28, 2026 and Synappx Go on October 11, 2026.

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