Comparison

Connect My Computer vs X

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

X

Manage your hydraulic components and machines with a digital twin. Organize machines into folders, perform inspections, and access data offline. Seamlessly syncs with a web application for office and field collaboration.

Highlights
  • Digital twin for hydraulic components
  • Machine organization in folders
  • Component breakdown
  • Regulatory inspection module
  • Offline data access and synchronization
  • App and web application integration
Features
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The X-CODE Manager helps you keep track of all your machines. At the centre is our X-CODE, a digital twin of your hydraulic components. **X-CODE in focus** Our X-CODE is the key element for all actions in the X-CODE Manager. Your X-CODEs and all functions are quickly and easily accessible.   **Your machines in focus** You can organise your machines in self-defined folder structures and divide each machine into components.    **Master of your machines** Keep full control of your machines. Organise your machines in folders and limit access to these folder by setting authorisations.   **Better safe than sorry** With our service module, you can carry out your inspections in accordance with DGUV and BetrSichV regulations.   **Easy navigation & search** Via the main menu you can access all areas of the app. The action button is always in reach and lets you access all actions. Our search options help you find what you are looking for. Quick filters help you keep your focus.   **Keep on working offline** When you log in for the first time, your data is saved locally in our X-CODE Manager. If your internet connection should fail in the meantime, you can simply continue working. As soon as the internet connection is available again, all changes are synchronised with our system and saved.   **Perfect symbiosis: app and web application** In addition to our app, you can also use our web application. Making the interaction between office employees and those working on the machines seamless.

Screenshots

Connect My Computer4 screens
X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Connect My Computer at 3.5 against X's 1.0. Connect My Computer also leads on ratings volume (98 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Connect My Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Connect My Computer holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect My Computer has 98 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, X every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Connect My Computer versus X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect My ComputerX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (98 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings98 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana MobileHANSA-FLEX AG

Customer experience

Connect My Computer

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

X

All ratings1 ratings
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

X

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
None

X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connect My Computer free?
Connect My Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is X free?
X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Connect My Computer or X?
Connect My Computer is rated higher. Connect My Computer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while X averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Connect My Computer or X have ads?
Neither Connect My Computer nor X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect My Computer or X?
Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, and X every 2 months. Most recently, Connect My Computer was updated on September 20, 2026 and X on September 8, 2026.

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