Comparison

RealVNC Viewer vs Frankman Connect

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

Frankman Connect

Monitor your vehicle's battery, track its location in real-time, and receive alerts for speeding or boundary violations. Access roadside assistance and view dealership inventory for a comprehensive car management experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle location tracking
  • Battery health monitoring
  • Speeding and boundary alerts
  • Stolen vehicle protection
  • Valet mode
  • Trip history and driving insights
  • Roadside assistance access
Features
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Introducing Frankman Connect, your all-in-one solution for comprehensive vehicle management. Stay in control and enhance your driving experience with a suite of powerful features: Battery Monitoring: Keep tabs on your vehicle's battery health to ensure it's always ready to hit the road. Vehicle Location: Never lose track of your vehicle with real-time location tracking. Stolen Vehicle Protection and Reporting: Gain peace of mind with advanced security measures and easily report any unauthorized use. Speeding and Boundaries Alerts: Set personalized speed and location boundaries and receive instant alerts for any violations. Valet Mode: Hand over the keys confidently, knowing you can monitor and control your vehicle's usage. Trips Based on Driving & History: Explore detailed insights into your driving habits and view your trip history effortlessly. Dealership Service Reminders: Stay on top of your vehicle's maintenance schedule with timely service reminders. Roadside Assistance: In times of need, access reliable roadside assistance directly from the app. Dealership Shopping Inventory: Browse the latest inventory at your dealership, making car shopping a seamless experience. Frankman Connect goes beyond ordinary car management apps, providing a comprehensive suite of tools to optimize your driving experience and relationship with your dealer. Download Frankman Connect now and take control of your vehicle like never before. Drive smarter, drive safer!

Screenshots

RealVNC Viewer4 screens
Frankman Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: RealVNC Viewer at 15K against Frankman Connect's 1. RealVNC Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Frankman Connect's advantage is 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

Frankman Connect 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, Frankman Connect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RealVNC Viewer versus Frankman Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealVNC ViewerFrankman Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB187 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRealVNCVBI Group LLC

Customer experience

RealVNC Viewer

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

Frankman Connect

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

Frankman Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RealVNC Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Frankman Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RealVNC Viewer free?
RealVNC Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frankman Connect free?
Frankman Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RealVNC Viewer or Frankman Connect?
Frankman Connect is rated higher. RealVNC Viewer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Frankman Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RealVNC Viewer or Frankman Connect have ads?
Neither RealVNC Viewer nor Frankman Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RealVNC Viewer or Frankman Connect?
RealVNC Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and Frankman Connect every 5 months. Most recently, RealVNC Viewer was updated on November 11, 2026 and Frankman Connect on November 4, 2026.

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