# Connect My Computer vs Remote Ripple

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect My Computer | Remote Ripple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-my-computer/id364933429/reviews)** | [3.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-ripple/id1071186450/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **56.1% of reviews** | 26.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hana Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/306576922) | [GlavSoft, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071186449) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect My Computer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-my-computer/id364933429)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Connect My Mac Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 💡 Useful for remote control and monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🔍 Confusing setup instructions
- 💸 Paywall for full functionality
- 🖱️ Lacking advanced mouse/keyboard controls

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with newer OS versions
- Authentication failures with complex passwords
- Frequent crashes, especially on multi-monitor setups

**Requested features**

- Remote wake/sleep functionality
- Integrated file transfer
- Improved multi-monitor support
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts


### Remote Ripple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-ripple/id1071186450)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote PC, Mac, Unix access, Fast operation on slow connections, Smooth desktop scaling, Low memory footprint, Direct connections, View-only mode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with old iOS versions
- 👍 Connects to Linux server
- 👍 Works well with Tight VNC
- 👍 Functional screen scaling
- 👍 Great for local control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on connection attempt
- 🐛 Did not establish any connections
- 🐛 Screen remains black
- 🐛 Connection refused
- 🐛 Clunky with physical keyboard/mouse

**Reported bugs**

- Auto-replacement of '--' to long dash
- Crashes out of the app on connection
- Did not establish one single connection
- Screen remains black
- Connection refused

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect My Computer free?

Connect My Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote Ripple free?

Remote Ripple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Connect My Computer or Remote Ripple?

Connect My Computer is rated higher. Connect My Computer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Remote Ripple averages 3.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Connect My Computer or Remote Ripple have ads?

Neither Connect My Computer nor Remote Ripple shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connect My Computer or Remote Ripple?

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, and Remote Ripple every 2 months. Most recently, Connect My Computer was updated on September 28, 2026 and Remote Ripple on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*