Comparison

RealVNC Viewer vs Gisting

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

Gisting

Features
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Gisting is a personalized intelligence hub designed for modern learner. It transforms the chaotic noise of global news into a streamlined, audio-enabled dashboard. By aggregating public RSS feeds and applying intelligent deduplication, classification, and summarization, Gisting delivers high-signal, zero-fluff digests that adapt to your schedule—keeping you informed while you’re on the move. Key Features: - Information Density, Zero Fatigue: Gisting strips away redundant descriptions and duplicate reporting across different sources. You get the facts once, clearly and concisely. - Time Reclaiming: Turn "dead time", like commuting, gym sessions, or household chores, into productive learning windows with high-quality, natural-sounding audio debriefs. - Cognitive Clarity: Instead of managing 50 different tabs or feeds, you view one unified dashboard curated specifically for your interests. - Information on Your Terms: Choose between Scheduled Briefings (like a morning report) or On-Demand Generation for when you need a deep dive right now. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RealVNC Viewer4 screens
Gisting3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RealVNC Viewer at none against Gisting's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Gisting sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. RealVNC Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RealVNC Viewer versus Gisting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealVNC ViewerGisting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRealVNC LimitedXiyue Xiang

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

Gisting

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RealVNC Viewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gisting

Subscriptions1
  • AI News Hubs$9.991 Month

Questions

Is RealVNC Viewer free?
RealVNC Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gisting free?
Gisting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RealVNC Viewer or Gisting have ads?
Neither RealVNC Viewer nor Gisting shows ads.

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