Comparison

MagicConnect Viewer vs Puente

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

Head to head
About

MagicConnect Viewer

Features
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MagicConnect is a remote access service that allows remote control of the desktop screen of the PC in the office, safely and easily from the iPhone/iPad at hand. By using MagicConnect, you can perform PC tasks just like when you're at office wherever you are whenever you want. It is effective for business continuation at the time of commuting difficulty, and also effective for business efficiency through telecommuting and mobile work. * This service is for use by corporate customers only. * "MagicConnect" service contract is required for use. * Please check MagicConnect product website for more and latest information. https://www.magicconnect.net/english/ == Features == - Robust authentication using digital certificate and terminal-specific information. - Leaving no information file to iPhone/iPad at hand. - Introduction completes by only installing apps on the office PC and the iPhone/iPad. - Intuitive operability developed exclusively for touch panel. == OS supported == - Support OS of the target device (the device operated such as the office PC, shared server, virtual desktop, etc.) are as follows. * Windows 11 Enterprise, Pro * Windows 10 Enterprise, Pro * Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 / 2025

About

Puente

This app enables data collection and geolocation for development practitioners in communities worldwide, even with limited internet. It offers custom forms, pre-built surveys, and flexible response formats for community input.

Highlights
  • Offline data collection
  • Customizable forms
  • Field-based data gathering
  • Patient consent management
  • Pre-built survey templates
  • Geolocation and community mapping
Features
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Collect and geolocate data in any community worldwide with the Puente app, from Puente Desarrollo Internacional. Our software toolkit is designed for development practitioners and works in low internet connectivity or cellular signal regions. Key features include: *Offline Data Collection *Custom Forms *Field-Based Data Collection *Patient Consent Form (GDPR Compliance) *Pre-built surveys that cover key health, education, socioeconomic, and infrastructure-related questions *Flexible response formats give community residents the ability to voice any issue Geolocation & Community Mapping *All survey submissions are anchored to the user's location (at the time of submission) unless users specify otherwise Support Team info@puente-dr.org

Screenshots

MagicConnect Viewer4 screens
Puente4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Puente at every 6 weeks against MagicConnect Viewer's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MagicConnect Viewer ships an update every 3 months, Puente every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MagicConnect Viewer versus Puente: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicConnect ViewerPuente
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNTT TechnoCross CorporationHope Tambala

In-app purchases

None

MagicConnect Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Puente

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MagicConnect Viewer free?
MagicConnect Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Puente free?
Puente is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MagicConnect Viewer or Puente have ads?
Neither MagicConnect Viewer nor Puente shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MagicConnect Viewer or Puente?
MagicConnect Viewer ships an update every 3 months, and Puente every 6 weeks. Most recently, MagicConnect Viewer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Puente on October 15, 2026.

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