Comparison

RealVNC Viewer vs BrewOps

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

BrewOps

This platform helps craft breweries monitor their equipment with sensors. It provides real-time data to improve brewing processes and minimize downtime. Access performance insights directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Sensor-based equipment monitoring
  • Minimize equipment downtime
  • Real-time performance data
  • Actionable insights for brew process improvement
  • User-friendly mobile interface
Features
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Introducing BrewOps, the ultimate sensor-based platform designed specifically for craft breweries. With our rugged and easy-to-install system, you can take your brewery's performance to the next level while minimizing unexpected equipment downtime. Experience data in the palm of your hand through our user-friendly app, providing transparency while driving actionable results to continuously improve your brew process.

Screenshots

RealVNC Viewer4 screens
BrewOps3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: RealVNC Viewer at 15K against BrewOps's 1. BrewOps's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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

BrewOps 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, BrewOps every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RealVNC Viewer versus BrewOps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealVNC ViewerBrewOps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRealVNC LimitedPreddio Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

RealVNC Viewer

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

BrewOps

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

BrewOps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RealVNC Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

BrewOps

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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