Comparison

Connect My Computer vs Avica Remote Desktop

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

Avica Remote Desktop

Access your computers and mobile phones remotely with a secure and seamless connection. Ideal for remote work, IT support, or students, this software offers high performance and user-friendly controls. Enjoy features like multi-monitor support and real-time sound transmission.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform support
  • Multi-to-multi monitor
  • Remote reboot and shutdown
  • Intuitive touch gestures
  • Real-time sound transmission
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Blank screen privacy
Features
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Avica is dedicated to offering simple, secure and seamless remote access to computers and mobile phones. Whether you're working from home, IT support, or a student studying remotely, Avica's remote desktop software makes the connection possible. Key Features: -Cross-platform support – computers and mobile phones -Multi-to-multi monitor -Remote reboot and shutdown -Intuitive touch and control gestures -Sound transmission in real-time -Industry-acknowledged security: AES-256 encryption -Blank screen: show only a black screen on the remote desktop to protect your privacy Quick guide: 1. Install and launch Avica on both devices. 2. Enter the device ID that is displayed on the remote device. 3. Grant access to connect remotely. Why choose Avica? -High frame rates, low latency -No compression, no color loss -Seamless performance -Banking-standard encryption -User-friendly interface Privacy Policy: https://www.avica.link/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.avica.link/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Connect My Computer4 screens
Avica Remote Desktop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Avica Remote Desktop at 4.8 against Connect My Computer's 3.5. Avica Remote Desktop also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (70% vs 56%). Connect My Computer's advantage is ratings volume (101 vs 32). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Avica Remote Desktop sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $99.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Avica Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Connect My Computer's written reviews are positive against 70% of Avica Remote Desktop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, Avica Remote Desktop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Connect My Computer versus Avica Remote Desktop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect My ComputerAvica Remote Desktop
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (101 ratings)4.8 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings101 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
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 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana MobileRAYWING PTE.LTD.

Customer experience

Connect My Computer

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

Avica Remote Desktop

All ratings32 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

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

Avica Remote Desktop

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

Avica Remote Desktop

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$99.001 Year

Questions

Is Connect My Computer free?
Connect My Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Avica Remote Desktop free?
Avica Remote Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Connect My Computer or Avica Remote Desktop?
Avica Remote Desktop is rated higher. Connect My Computer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Avica Remote Desktop averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.
Do Connect My Computer or Avica Remote Desktop have ads?
Neither Connect My Computer nor Avica Remote Desktop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect My Computer or Avica Remote Desktop?
Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, and Avica Remote Desktop every 2 weeks. Most recently, Connect My Computer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Avica Remote Desktop on November 3, 2026.

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