Comparison

RealVNC Viewer vs 1GlanceApp

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

1GlanceApp

Create personalized visual displays for Apple TV with custom widgets, news, weather, photos, and more. Ideal for both personal use and business applications, it enhances social gatherings and professional environments by adding a unique touch to your screen.

Highlights
  • Custom screen creation
  • Widget integration
  • Photo display
  • News and weather feeds
  • Timer functionality
  • Recipe display
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Turn any Apple TV into your own personal display. Design it on your iPhone/iPad and see it live on the big screen instantly. 1Glance lets you build beautiful TV screens right from your phone. Pick a template, choose a layout, drop in your photos, messages, menus, and more. Then open the 1Glance app on your Apple TV and watch your content appear LIVE. Every edit on your phone updates the TV instantly. No design skills. No expensive signage hardware. Just the Apple TV you already own. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a template and layout on your iPhone 2. Add your own content: photos, messages, weather, waiting lists 3. Open 1Glance on your Apple TV and watch it go live 4. Update anytime, from anywhere in the room. Changes appear instantly. PERFECT FOR YOUR BUSINESS • Restaurants & cafés: menus, hours, and daily specials you can update before the lunch rush • Bars & venues: introduce your bartenders, promote drink specials, set the vibe • Salons, barbershops & waiting rooms: run a live "Now Serving" list right from your pocket • Real estate: showcase the listing (and yourself) at every open house • Schools & teams: scores, shout-outs, and event screens for gyms and lobbies PERFECT FOR YOUR HOME • Welcome guests with a personal greeting, family photos, and live weather • Turn game night up a notch with contests and photo walls • Put reunions, birthdays, and holidays on the big screen as they happen • Snap photos of guests as they arrive at your house party and watch them appear on the TV BUILD WITH WIDGETS Mix and match photo slideshows, welcome messages, live weather, waiting lists, and more. Arrange them in flexible layouts that look great on any TV. WHY 1GLANCE • LIVE updates. The TV mirrors every change as you make it, with no syncing and no waiting. • Templates get you started in seconds, and layouts keep everything looking sharp • Run different screens on different TVs, all from one iPhone • Your content stays yours, built from your own photos and words WHAT YOU NEED The 1Glance app on your iPhone and the free 1Glance app on your Apple TV. That's it. Your TV has been waiting to do more than stream. Give everyone something worth glancing at. Download 1Glance and build your first screen tonight. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://1glance.app/pp.html

Screenshots

RealVNC Viewer4 screens
1GlanceApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RealVNC Viewer at none against 1GlanceApp's 3. RealVNC Viewer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (15K vs 10). 1GlanceApp's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 1GlanceApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RealVNC Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RealVNC Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RealVNC Viewer has 15K ratings behind it against 10, 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 60% of 1GlanceApp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RealVNC Viewer ships an update every 2 months, 1GlanceApp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RealVNC Viewer versus 1GlanceApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealVNC Viewer1GlanceApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings) — better4.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRealVNCJeff Glover

Customer experience

RealVNC Viewer

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

1GlanceApp

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

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

1GlanceApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RealVNC Viewer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

1GlanceApp

Subscriptions2
  • Plus$2.991 Month
  • Pro$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Max 10 Screens$4.99

Questions

Is RealVNC Viewer free?
RealVNC Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 1GlanceApp free?
1GlanceApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RealVNC Viewer or 1GlanceApp?
RealVNC Viewer is rated higher. RealVNC Viewer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while 1GlanceApp averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.
Do RealVNC Viewer or 1GlanceApp have ads?
Neither RealVNC Viewer nor 1GlanceApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RealVNC Viewer or 1GlanceApp?
RealVNC Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and 1GlanceApp every 2 weeks. Most recently, RealVNC Viewer was updated on November 12, 2026 and 1GlanceApp on November 3, 2026.

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