Comparison

Connect My Computer vs Air Doc Viewer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Air Doc Viewer

Securely transfer documents, images, and music between your iOS devices and computers without using the cloud. Files remain on your local network and are encrypted during transmission. Access files via a web browser and protect sensitive data with a private area.

Highlights
  • Local network file transfer
  • Encrypted transmissions
  • Private file area with TouchID/password
  • Web browser access from any OS
  • Stream media to browser or AppleTV
  • Use iPad as secondary Mac display
  • Drag and drop file transfer
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Air Doc is the ultimate solution for transferring files - documents, images, songs, you name it - to and from your iPhone or iPad without any cloud solution. Your files never leave your local network and every transmission is encrypted - protect your privacy. SECURE FILE SOLUTION Air Doc is the long missing file transfer solution for your iOS device. Simply drag and drop files to your iPhone or iPad. Your files never leave your network and are encrypted on transmission. Transfer files between iOS devices using AirDrop. You can archive multiple files (zip) and send them via email or messages. PRIVATE AREA You can move your files into a private area that is secured by TouchID or password. WEB ACCESS Access your files from any operating system (OSX or Windows) using your browser. Even stream movies directly from your iOS device to your browser. Use Air Doc to replace your Mac's secondary display with your iPad vor viewing documents - enhanced by the touch capabilities of your iOS device, but without the need to install any drivers. Simply drag movies and songs to your iOS device to view them offline - even stream to your AppleTV using AirPlay. The Air Doc App for your Mac is available in the Mac App Store. NETWORK From Mac to iOS: all your devices must have access to the same LAN (or WLAN) - no additional network configuration is needed. From iOS to iOS: no network configuration needed at all. FEATURES - transfer files between iPhone/iPad devices using Air Drop - import or export images from camera or photo library - private file area secured by TouchID and/or password - Live Preview: every time you save your graphic, the preview on the device will be updated - transfer files to and from your iOS device, simply by drag&drop - upload your files to and from iCloud Drive or Dropbox and have them available anywhere - full multitasking support on supported iPads - upload and download files using your web browser - send and display a screenshot to your iOS device with one click or by hotkey (Cmd-Alt-S) - send and display the current clipboard with one click or by hotkey (Cmd-Alt-V) - supported document formats: pdf, doc, xls, pages, numbers, txt, rtf - anything QuickLook can show - supported multimedia formats: m4v, m4a, mp3 - anything iOS can play - Air Doc for iOS is an universal app, runs on iPhone and iPad - stores your last uploads for access when offline - zero configuration network support (Bonjour) USE CASES - share photos with your friends on the go - preview your work in progress directly on your iPhone or iPad - use it as an enhanced secondary display for your Mac - sync files between your iOS devices using iCloud - transfer files from any operating system in your browser - transfer your documents from any Mac fast and easy just by drag&drop - like a wireless USB stick - simply drop a web url and it will immediately open in a browser on your iOS device - use it to distribute handouts without the need for email, iTunes or any cloud space - fast and easy - drop movies to watch them on your iOS device and take them with you, even stream your movies using AirPlay - drop movies or songs to your friends iOS device without any pairing or cables - store recently transferred files on your iOS device for later viewing (without the need for any network access) We always want to improve our apps, so if you encounter any errors or if you have any suggestions, please write to office@traunau.at

Screenshots

Connect My Computer4 screens
Air Doc Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Connect My Computer at 56% against Air Doc Viewer's 0%. Connect My Computer also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Connect My Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Air Doc Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Connect My Computer holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect My Computer has 98 ratings behind it against 3, 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 0% of Air Doc Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, Air Doc Viewer every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Connect My Computer versus Air Doc Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect My ComputerAir Doc Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (98 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings98 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana MobileIT Traunau

Customer experience

Connect My Computer

All ratings98 ratings
Positive61.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews735 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative32.7%

Air Doc Viewer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Air Doc Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Connect My Computer

One-time1
  • Connect My Mac Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Air Doc Viewer

One-time1
  • Air Doc Pro Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is Connect My Computer free?
Connect My Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Air Doc Viewer free?
Air Doc Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Connect My Computer or Air Doc Viewer?
Connect My Computer is rated higher. Connect My Computer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Air Doc Viewer averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Connect My Computer or Air Doc Viewer have ads?
Air Doc Viewer shows ads; Connect My Computer does not.
Which is updated more often, Connect My Computer or Air Doc Viewer?
Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, and Air Doc Viewer every 20 months. Most recently, Connect My Computer was updated on September 20, 2026 and Air Doc Viewer on September 14, 2026.

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