Comparison

RealVNC Viewer vs LocalScript

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

LocalScript

Features
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LocalScript is a professional, 100% offline voice assistant designed for individuals who demand absolute privacy and productivity. Built for lawyers, doctors, journalists, and researchers, LocalScript transcribes your voice recordings directly on your device using a proven open-source AI model (Whisper). No servers, no cloud APIs, and no internet connection required. Your sensitive audio and transcripts never leave your iPhone or Mac. WHY LOCALSCRIPT? • ZERO-CLOUD PRIVACY: Absolute protection for client consultations, medical notes, or sensitive interviews. • NO SUBSCRIPTIONS: Pay once, own it forever. Avoid expensive recurring monthly cloud subscription fees. • DYNAMIC TRANSCRIPT EDITING: Found a typo? Edit any sentence or segment of your transcript directly in the app. Perfect for quick corrections. • DOCUMENT & PHOTO ATTACHMENTS: Attach supporting PDFs, documents, or photos (compressed automatically to save space) to your voice notes. Keep all relevant evidence and context in one secure place. • VAULT FOLDERS & ORGANIZATION: Group your recordings into custom folders (e.g., Consultations, Lectures, Projects) inside the secure vault. Organize your archive professionally. • KARAOKE PLAYBACK SYNC: Listen and review easily. Tap any sentence to instantly jump to that exact moment in the audio. The active text highlights and scrolls automatically. • MULTI-FORMAT EXPORT: Share transcripts instantly as Word (RTF), plain text (TXT), or subtitle files (SRT). Pro users can export formatted PDF reports with custom section headers. • SECURE BIOMETRIC VAULT: Lock your private folders with Face ID or PIN. Secure views automatically block unauthorized screenshots or screen recordings. • OFFLINE BACKUP & MIGRATION: Export all your data to a single offline file and migrate it via AirDrop—no internet needed. HOW IT WORKS: LocalScript runs a compressed Whisper AI model locally. Transcription processing begins after you finish recording and runs entirely on your device's hardware. ACCURACY & LIMITATIONS (BEING HONEST): Because LocalScript runs entirely offline without cloud servers, please note: • Transcription accuracy is approximately 85-95% in quiet environments, and 60-75% in noisy rooms. • Best results are achieved with clear speech, quiet backgrounds, and English or major European languages. • Transcription is not real-time; processing runs post-recording and takes about 1/3 of the audio length. • Speaker separation (diarization) is not supported. • We recommend iPhone XS or newer for optimal processing speed. • Storage is limited only by your device's available space. A 1-hour recording uses approximately 50-100MB. Unlock the full power of secure, offline voice dictation and note organization today.

Screenshots

RealVNC Viewer4 screens
LocalScript4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RealVNC Viewer at none against LocalScript's 1. LocalScript's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 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. LocalScript sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RealVNC Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RealVNC Viewer ships an update every 2 months, LocalScript every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RealVNC Viewer versus LocalScript: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealVNC ViewerLocalScript
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB259 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRealVNC Limitedismail cataroglu

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

LocalScript

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RealVNC Viewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LocalScript

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99

Questions

Is RealVNC Viewer free?
RealVNC Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocalScript free?
LocalScript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RealVNC Viewer or LocalScript have ads?
Neither RealVNC Viewer nor LocalScript shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RealVNC Viewer or LocalScript?
RealVNC Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and LocalScript every 2 weeks. Most recently, RealVNC Viewer was updated on October 15, 2026 and LocalScript on October 4, 2026.

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