Comparison

RealVNC Viewer vs DropMap

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

DropMap

This app helps low-voltage technicians and homelab builders document network infrastructure. It allows users to label patch panels, map ports to outlets, and generate as-built documentation. The app functions offline, making it suitable for various site conditions.

Highlights
  • Label patch panels
  • Map ports to outlets
  • Offline functionality
  • TIA-606 or friendly naming
  • Print-ready label sheets
  • Export as-built documentation
Features
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Label patch panels with TIA-606 names, map ports to outlets, print labels, and export as-built docs before you leave the site. Built for low-voltage techs, IT teams, and homelab builders. • Document the whole rack: panels, switches, servers, and NVRs • Map every port to its outlet, and edit many ports at once • Print port and QR labels to Brady M211 and MakeID P31S printers • Mark up floor plans with drops, cameras, racks, and devices • Share QR labels that open a live page of the rack • PDF and Excel as-builts in seconds • Works fully offline, no signal needed Free: one site, every export format, and label printing. Pro: unlimited sites, floor plans, and your company branding on exports, QR labels, and rack pages, with monthly and annual plans. Terms: https://www.dropmap.app/terms Privacy: https://www.dropmap.app/privacy

Screenshots

RealVNC Viewer4 screens
DropMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RealVNC Viewer at none against DropMap's 2. RealVNC Viewer also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 5). DropMap's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). 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. DropMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. RealVNC Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DropMap 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 5, 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 100% of DropMap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RealVNC Viewer ships an update every 2 months, DropMap weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RealVNC Viewer versus DropMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealVNC ViewerDropMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRealVNCRL Vivance 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%

DropMap

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
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

DropMap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RealVNC Viewer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DropMap

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$149.991 Year

Questions

Is RealVNC Viewer free?
RealVNC Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DropMap free?
DropMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RealVNC Viewer or DropMap?
DropMap is rated higher. RealVNC Viewer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while DropMap averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do RealVNC Viewer or DropMap have ads?
Neither RealVNC Viewer nor DropMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RealVNC Viewer or DropMap?
RealVNC Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and DropMap weekly. Most recently, RealVNC Viewer was updated on November 1, 2026 and DropMap on October 24, 2026.

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