Connect My Computer vs Remote Ripple
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Connect My Computer
Access and control your Mac computers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Offers advanced features like trackpad control, modifier keypads, and international keyboard support for seamless remote management.
- Remote Mac control from iOS
- Trackpad mouse cursor control
- Modifier keypads (Shift, Ctrl, Alt)
- Functional keyboard shortcuts
- Virtual mouse buttons
- International keyboard support
- Mac OS X login
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Connect to your Mac computers from iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch at anytime! Great functionalities and It's FREE! Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone XS Max! Compared with this free version, the Pro version has more features: - Multiple connections - Trackpad to move mouse cursor (also support click) and do mouse wheel scroll - Mouse right click, hover and mouse drag - Modifier keypad including Shift, Ctrl and Alt which enables you to press almost any key combinations. - A cool functional keyboard: Cut, copy & paste and other shortcuts keypad, including HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, Arrow keys, etc. - Virtual left button and right mouse button - Easy dragging and resizing using virtual mousepad - Support video output (need iPad or iOS4 and output connector) Features: - Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone - Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone 4/4S - Take advantage of iPad's big screen - Portrait and landscape mode - Support various resolutions and colors - Tap to do click, double tap to double click, and all easy to use features - Pinch to zoom in and out. Choose the zoom scale you like - International keyboard support for many languages, including French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese etc. - Mac OS X Login - Easy to use design Supported Platform: - Mac OS X Mountain Lion - Mac OS X Lion - Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Mac OS X Leopard - Mac OS X Tiger - Windows with VNC server installed Note: This is also a full VNC client. Thus you can also use it to connect to Windows with VNC server installed. Brief install instructions (Use it if you do not need step-by-step instructions): How to configure my Mac? - Mac OS Tiger: http://www.macminicolo.net/Mac_VNC_tutor.html - Leopard or Snow Leopard: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-10329122-263.html For detailed setup instructions and more information, see http://www.hanajobs.com/mobile/forums/show/13.page Send your comments/suggestions to hanamobiles@gmail.com or visit our website.
Remote Ripple
Access and control your PC, Mac, or Unix systems remotely with this fast VNC client. It offers a clean interface, smooth scaling, and low memory usage, even on slow connections. Connect directly without intermediate servers for optimal performance and independence.
- Remote PC, Mac, Unix access
- Fast operation on slow connections
- Smooth desktop scaling
- Low memory footprint
- Direct connections
- View-only mode
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Fast remote desktop client from the developers of TightVNC. It allows you to access, view and control your PC, Mac and Unix systems remotely. As compared to competing VNC viewers, Remote Ripple offers: - Clean and simple user interface - Fast operation even on slow connections - Smooth desktop scaling - Low memory footprint It works via Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G/LTE networks and connects straightly to your remote machines. It does not use intermediate servers and does not route your data to third-party services. While direct connections via Internet may require some configuration, they guarantee best performance and independence from online services. HOW IT CAN HELP YOU From time to time, many of us need to access our “big computers” and use some “big software” installed on it. Remote Ripple allows you to do your work remotely. Also, you can: - Monitor what's happening on your computers while you're away (use View-only mode to prevent from interfering with the desktop). - Provide remote support to your friends and family. Assist in installing software, fix problems and demonstrate how to set up things. - Administer servers, workstations and virtual machines remotely. - Control your home computers while laying in a lounge chair. For example, you can use Remote Ripple as a remote control for your music or video player running on a PC. - Copy a file forgotten on a remote host (while Remote Ripple does not support direct file transfers, it can help in transferring files with other services like Dropbox or Google Drive). Install Remote Ripple, and find your own use cases! GETTING STARTED To connect with Remote Ripple, make sure your target computer runs a sort of VNC server. - If the target PC runs Windows, install a VNC server on it. We strongly recommend TightVNC as it provides best performance and compatibility with Remote Ripple. You can download your free copy of TightVNC on its Web site — http://www.tightvnc.com/ - Mac OS X systems already have a VNC server included. It's a part of Apple Remote Desktop service. To enable it, go to System Preferences, choose Sharing, enable Remote Management, press Computer Settings, check “VNC viewers may control screen with password” and enter the password you will use when connecting. - Most Linux distributions include a number of VNC servers as well. Just install a VNC server from your package collection, and type something like vncserver or tightvncserver (or whatever command starts that particular VNC server). Typically, it will offer you to enter new VNC password and will start sharing your desktop (or create new virtual desktop for you). - Virtualization systems (such as VMware and QEMU) often include built-in VNC servers, although they may not be enabled by default. GET NEWS AND SUPPORT - App page at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemoteRipple (press Like to see updates in your news feed) - Remote Ripple on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RemoteRipple (press Follow to get updates) LIKE REMOTE RIPPLE? RATE AND REVIEW IT ON THE APP STORE! Also, we will appreciate if you review Remote Ripple in your blog, social networks, other Web sites or forums. Send us links to your reviews! Thank you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Ripple at none against Connect My Computer's 1. Remote Ripple also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.0). Connect My Computer's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 26%) and rating (3.5 vs 3.1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Connect My Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote Ripple asks for nothing beyond the download.
Connect My Computer holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect My Computer has 98 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Connect My Computer's written reviews are positive against 26% of Remote Ripple's.
Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, Remote Ripple every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connect My Computer | Remote Ripple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (98 ratings) — better | 3.1 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews — better | 26.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hana Mobile | GlavSoft, OOO |
Customer experience
Connect My Computer
Remote Ripple
User reviews
Connect My Computer
From 98 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 💡 Useful for remote control and monitoring
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🔍 Confusing setup instructions
- 💸 Paywall for full functionality
- 🖱️ Lacking advanced mouse/keyboard controls
Remote Ripple
From 7 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works with old iOS versions
- 👍 Connects to Linux server
- 👍 Works well with Tight VNC
- 👍 Functional screen scaling
- 👍 Great for local control
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes on connection attempt
- 🐛 Did not establish any connections
- 🐛 Screen remains black
- 🐛 Connection refused
- 🐛 Clunky with physical keyboard/mouse
Bugs and requests
Connect My Computer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incompatibility with newer OS versions
- Authentication failures with complex passwords
- Frequent crashes, especially on multi-monitor setups
Requested features
4 requests- Remote wake/sleep functionality
- Integrated file transfer
- Improved multi-monitor support
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts
Remote Ripple
Reported bugs
58 issues- Auto-replacement of '--' to long dash
- Crashes out of the app on connection
- Did not establish one single connection
- Screen remains black
- Connection refused
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- App crashes when trying to connect
- Huge mouse on screen makes it unusable
- Mouse cursor moves too fast
- No scaling control
- Cannot execute right-click
- Unable to use keyboard or mouse after screen lock
- Mouse pointer not showing
- No way to enter password
- Black screen on connection
- Does not work outside local network
- Not working with SSH tunnel
- Black screen, no features
- No password field, black screen
- Black screen, no refund
- Black screen on iPad
- No way to enter password
- Crashes immediately after connecting
- Cannot save password
- Ctrl+Alt+Del not working
- Does not work with Mac OS X
- Keyboard hides lower screen portion
- Middle mouse button scrolls up
- Crashes when switching apps
- No option for username
- Cannot accept port numbers above 32767
- Unknown error on connection
- Russian keyboard layout not working
- Crude interface, few features
- Mouse function not appearing
- No help or documentation
- No mouse support
- Unclear operation after connection
- Status bar disappears
- Failed to receive data from a socket message
- Remote core terminated message
- Mouse pointer not visible
- Cannot scale screen
- Cannot edit connection parameters
- Starts very zoomed in
- Does not support mouse and keyboard
- Does not resize desktop
- App crashes back to splash screen
- Cannot connect to local TightVNC client
- App crashes
- Control alt del not working at login screen
- Unknown exception error on connection
- App crashes immediately after connecting
- Password cannot be saved
- App crashes on connection attempt
- No user settings possible
- Ctrl+alt+del doesn't work
- App crashes when trying to connect
- Control alt del still not working
Requested features
19 requests- Add settings for the app
- Add virtual mouse customization
- Add widget to start first connection
- Connect always in full screen
- Allow disabling single-finger pan
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- Enable drawing mode for Apple Pencil
- Implement palm rejection for Apple Pencil
- Copy and paste text from Safari
- Optional control without mouse display
- Ability to position screen in the middle
- Lock mouse at one place for navigation
- Improve mouse pointer visibility
- Support for SSH tunnel
- Add Ctrl+Alt+Del functionality
- Add username field for login
- Support for higher port numbers
- Full keyboard support
- Mouse support
- Help and documentation
In-app purchases
Connect My Computer
- Connect My Mac Pro$4.99
Remote Ripple
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Connect My Computer free?
Is Remote Ripple free?
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