Comparison

NetSupport Manager Control vs Netop OnDemand

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

Head to head
About

NetSupport Manager Control

Access and manage remote computers from your iOS device. View, chat, and control PCs with full remote capabilities, including hardware inventory and secure encryption. Ideal for IT professionals needing on-the-go support.

Highlights
  • Remote control (view, share, control)
  • Text chat and messaging
  • Thumbnail view of connected clients
  • Hardware inventory reports
  • PIN Connect for instant user location
  • Secure encryption options
  • Multi-monitor support
Features
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The NetSupport Manager Control for iOS provides mobile remote control for existing NetSupport Manager remote control users remotely from any iPad, iPhone or iPod. The mobile Control allows a user to quickly search and connect to both local computers by either IP address or PC name, or to browse, connect and view remote computers utilizing the free NetSupport Manager Internet Gateway component. The NetSupport Manager Control provides full remote control, chat and message capabilities of any remote PC running an existing NetSupport Manager Client (version 11.04 or later). KEY FEATURES: Browse your local network or an established NetSupport Internet Gateway to find remote NetSupport Manager Clients. PIN Connect feature allows a technician to instantly locate a user anywhere across the enterprise simply by both parties entering a unique PIN code. Thumbnail view of each connected Client device. See a list of previously connected Clients for instant ongoing connectivity. ‘Recently Connected’ list provides quick access to the most recently viewed Clients. Remote Control – Watch (view only), Share (both parties can view and interact) or Control (remote screen and keyboard are locked) any NetSupport Manager-enabled remote PC. View the remote PC using pinch, pan and zoom to highlight key screen information. Toggle between ‘touch’ and ‘cursor/mouse pointer’ mode if more accuracy is required when controlling a remote Client machine. Adjust color depth during remote control sessions from full color, to 256, 16 or just 2 colors when reading remote documents. Conduct a text chat session with the remote user. Send a message to the remote user with an optional time-out facility. Ideal for alerting your users of impending server or email maintenance. Generate a full hardware inventory report for a remote device on demand. Includes powerful compression to minimize data usage. Use 64, 128 or 256-bit encryption for each session. Multi-monitor support. Utilize unique security keys to ensure your copy of NetSupport Manager is only accessible to your users. One-click send Ctrl+Alt+Delete for remote login or PC management. GETTING STARTED 1) Install this free NetSupport Manager Control app on your Apple iOS device. 2) If you are new to NetSupport Manager, you will need to download and install the NetSupport Manager Client software on each of the computers that you want to remote control. Visit the NetSupport Manager website for download instructions. 3) Wirelessly connect your device to the same network as the client computers (or for anywhere access, install the free NetSupport Gateway, designed to support this scenario. Refer to the NetSupport Manager website for help configuring the Gateway). 4) From the NetSupport Manager Control browse and find your Clients. 5) Select a Client and choose to View, Chat or send a Message.

About

Netop OnDemand

This app enables secure remote access to your iOS device for technical support. A technician can view your screen and communicate via audio to troubleshoot issues. It's designed to reduce support costs and ensure compliance with robust security.

Highlights
  • Secure remote screen sharing
  • Audio chat with technician
  • On-demand technical assistance
  • Reduces tech support costs
  • Robust security features
Features
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Netop OnDemand allows a remote technician to securely access your iOS device and troubleshoot issues or provide assistance. To create a connection with your device, a support technician must have an account on the Netop OnDemand Portal (portal.netop.com). Netop OnDemand is a remote access software that helps reduce tech support costs, meet compliance standards, and instantly connect to devices from anywhere in the world. With the most robust security features on the market, Netopt OnDemand provides the access you need without compromising security. Key Features of the OnDemand app: - Share your entire screen with a support technician - Have an audio chat with the support technician Quick Guide: 1. Only install the OnDemand application if a support technician using the Netop Remote Control Portal requests it. 2. Launch the app. 3. The support technician will provide you a 9-digit session key or a link that pre-fills the session key. 4. Enter the session key on your iOS device and initiate the connection. 5. Enable screen broadcasting to share your screen.

Screenshots

NetSupport Manager Control4 screens
Netop OnDemand3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Netop OnDemand at 5.0 against NetSupport Manager Control's 3.5. Netop OnDemand also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%). NetSupport Manager Control's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Netop OnDemand holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of NetSupport Manager Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of Netop OnDemand's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NetSupport Manager Control versus Netop OnDemand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetSupport Manager ControlNetop OnDemand
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSupport LtdNetop Business Solutions A/S

Customer experience

NetSupport Manager Control

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative23.7%

Netop OnDemand

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NetSupport Manager Control

No in-app purchases

None

Netop OnDemand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetSupport Manager Control free?
NetSupport Manager Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Netop OnDemand free?
Netop OnDemand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetSupport Manager Control or Netop OnDemand?
Netop OnDemand is rated higher. NetSupport Manager Control averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Netop OnDemand averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NetSupport Manager Control or Netop OnDemand have ads?
Neither NetSupport Manager Control nor Netop OnDemand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetSupport Manager Control or Netop OnDemand?
NetSupport Manager Control ships an update every 2 months, and Netop OnDemand every 2 months. Most recently, NetSupport Manager Control was updated on October 19, 2026 and Netop OnDemand on October 24, 2026.

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