Comparison

RealVNC Viewer vs Aitho

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

Aitho

This app acts as a voice-following teleprompter for presentations. It automatically scrolls your script and advances slides as you speak, allowing for a hands-free delivery. It also features a private Q&A copilot to answer audience questions.

Highlights
  • Voice-following script scrolling
  • Automatic slide advancement
  • Hands-free presentation delivery
  • Private Q&A copilot
  • Import PDF and PowerPoint decks
  • Word-by-word highlighting
Features
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Aitho is a voice-following teleprompter for presentations. Import the deck you already made, and as you speak, your script scrolls itself and your slides advance on their own. No clicker. No memorizing. No staring at your notes. HOW IT WORKS - Import any deck (PDF or PowerPoint) and your speaker script. - Start talking. Aitho listens and tracks where you are, scrolling your script to match your pace. - Your slides advance automatically as you reach each slide's words. - If speech is not available, it falls back to smooth auto-scroll. PRESENT WITH CONFIDENCE - Hands-free delivery, so you can focus on the room instead of your device. - Word-by-word highlighting keeps your place at a glance. - A private Q&A copilot answers the audience's questions from your own material, visible only to you. YOUR CONTENT STAYS YOURS Your slides and documents power your prompter and your private Q&A. They are never shown to your audience and never sold. The copilot answers from the material you provide; if that material does not cover a question, it may run a web search using your question, not your documents. BUILT FOR REAL ROOMS - Present on a room screen or TV, or screen-share your slides into any video call (Zoom, Teams, Meet). - Works on iPhone and iPad. Whether you are pitching, teaching, briefing, or delivering a keynote, Aitho turns a finished deck into a natural, hands-free presentation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ · Privacy Policy: https://aitho.app/legal

Screenshots

RealVNC Viewer4 screens
Aitho3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RealVNC Viewer at none against Aitho's 4. RealVNC Viewer also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). Aitho's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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. Aitho sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per month. RealVNC Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aitho 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, Aitho every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RealVNC Viewer versus Aitho: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealVNC ViewerAitho
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRealVNC LimitedNo Common Measure

Customer experience

RealVNC Viewer

All ratings14,634 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,525 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative20.7%

Aitho

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

Aitho

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RealVNC Viewer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Aitho

Subscriptions4
  • Aitho Pro Monthly$39.001 Month
  • Aitho Presenter Pro Monthly$79.001 Month
  • Aitho Pro Yearly$390.001 Year
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  • Aitho Presenter Pro Yearly$790.001 Year

Questions

Is RealVNC Viewer free?
RealVNC Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aitho free?
Aitho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RealVNC Viewer or Aitho?
Aitho is rated higher. RealVNC Viewer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Aitho averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RealVNC Viewer or Aitho have ads?
Neither RealVNC Viewer nor Aitho shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RealVNC Viewer or Aitho?
RealVNC Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and Aitho every 2 days. Most recently, RealVNC Viewer was updated on October 21, 2026 and Aitho on October 8, 2026.

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