Comparison

RealVNC Viewer vs Frontline Workplace

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

Frontline Workplace

Enhance frontline worker productivity with AR-guided workflows and remote expert support. Streamline processes, reduce downtime, and improve service quality through interactive features and live video collaboration.

Highlights
  • AR-guided workflows
  • Remote expert support
  • Live video calls
  • Screen sharing
  • Service reports
  • Workflow integration
Features
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Guide Your Frontline Workforce with Augmented Reality Workflows and Remote Support: • Digitalize and streamline processes for frontline employees, in desk-free workspaces with AR-guided workflows, seamlessly integrated with mobile devices, increasing your productivity, efficiency, and quality along the entire value chain. Faster to the solution with xAssist on mobile: • xAssist makes the work of your service staff and technicians easier with interactive features, augmented reality, and remote support from experts. Shorten downtimes and optimize your service processes. Information on Mandatory Access • Camera: The Camera is used for several purposes: Create the video stream for a video communication session, scan QR codes during session establishment and record video tutorials Information on Optional Access* • Microphone: Fill the video feed with audio, or used to record message or session *You can use the app even if you do not allow the optional permissions. Please use in-app settings to disable the access. ___________________________________________________________ xAssist Features: • Live Video Calls • Multi Conference • Live-Pointer • Text Chat with Translations • Whiteboard & Markups • Service Reports & Service Cases • Screen Sharing • Video-Recording • Warning Signal • Guest Invitations • User & Permission Management • Two-Factor Authentication • 256 Bit Encryption • Workflow Integration ___________________________________________________________ Learn more about Frontline: https://www.teamviewer.com/en/frontline/

Screenshots

RealVNC Viewer4 screens
Frontline Workplace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: RealVNC Viewer at 15K against Frontline Workplace's 1. Frontline Workplace's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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

Frontline Workplace 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RealVNC Viewer ships an update every 2 months, Frontline Workplace every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RealVNC Viewer versus Frontline Workplace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealVNC ViewerFrontline Workplace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB209 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRealVNC LimitedTeamViewer Germany GmbH

Customer experience

RealVNC Viewer

All ratings14,634 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,521 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative20.5%

Frontline Workplace

All ratings1 ratings
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

Frontline Workplace

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RealVNC Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Frontline Workplace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RealVNC Viewer free?
RealVNC Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frontline Workplace free?
Frontline Workplace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RealVNC Viewer or Frontline Workplace?
Frontline Workplace is rated higher. RealVNC Viewer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Frontline Workplace averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RealVNC Viewer or Frontline Workplace have ads?
Neither RealVNC Viewer nor Frontline Workplace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RealVNC Viewer or Frontline Workplace?
RealVNC Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and Frontline Workplace every 5 weeks. Most recently, RealVNC Viewer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Frontline Workplace on September 20, 2026.

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