Comparison

ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access vs TeamViewer Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access

Access and share your desktop or remote PCs with others. Facilitates online meetings and screen sharing with password-protected connections. Offers various subscription plans for managing multiple computers.

Highlights
  • Remote PC access
  • Desktop sharing
  • Instant online meetings
  • Password-protected connections
  • Subscription plans for multiple computers
Features
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ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access client can be used with various ShowMyPC services. ShowMyPC provides Desktop Sharing, Instant Online Meetings and Remote Access with FREE and advanced Paid Services. Users get the ability to invite other users for screen sharing and View Remote PC after getting a password. The following Access Home or Office PC subscription plans are now available for sale through in-app purchase: 1 Computer: $4.99/month 3 Computers: $8.99/month 5 Computers: $13.99/month 10 Computers: $19.99/month All these are recurring subscriptions billed every month to your iTunes Account, until the subscription is cancelled. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged with the subscription amount as per the plan purchased for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Please refer to our Terms and Privacy Policy as below. Terms of Service: http://showmypc.com/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: http://showmypc.com/privacy-policy.html

About

TeamViewer Remote Control

Control your desktop, manage files, and provide support for devices remotely from your mobile device. Offers secure access, file transfer, real-time chat, and augmented reality assistance for visual guidance.

Highlights
  • Full remote control and screen sharing
  • File transfer in both directions
  • Real-time chat
  • Assist AR calls with 3D markers
  • High-quality sound and video transmission
  • Access computers behind firewalls
  • Wake-On-LAN support
Features
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Control your desktop, manage files, and support devices—from anywhere, anytime. Whether you’re on the move, traveling, or in the field, the TeamViewer Remote Control app gives you fast, secure remote access right from your iPhone or iPad. What's inside: • Securely access your devices as if you were right in front of them • Provide instant support or manage unattended devices like servers or digital signage or Point of Sale and virtual machines • Make Assist AR calls for live, visual support with augmented reality — guide users by placing 3D markers in their environment • Use your iPhone and iPad to work on your remote desktop while traveling • Share and transfer files easily between devices — in both directions • Chat in real time for questions, updates, or guidance during a session • Enjoy smooth screen sharing with sound and HD video transmission Key Features: • Full remote control and screen sharing • Intuitive touch gestures and controls • File transfer in both directions • Real-time chat • High-quality sound and video • Effortlessly access computers behind firewalls and proxy servers • Multi-monitor support • Sound and video transmission in real-time • Wake-On-LAN: switch on your computer remotely • Industry-grade security: 256-bit AES encryption • Works across all operating systems. How to get started: 1. Install this app on your iPhone or iPad. 2. On the device you want to connect to, install the TeamViewer QuickSupport app 3. Open both apps, enter the ID or Session code from QuickSupport, and connect Optional Access Permissions: • Camera – To Scan QR codes • Microphone – To transmit audio or record sessions (You can use the app without these permissions; adjust them anytime in Settings) Want to allow remote access to this device instead? Download the TeamViewer QuickSupport app. TeamViewer subscriptions purchased from the app will be charged to your iTunes account and will automatically renew within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period, unless auto-renewal is turned off, after purchase, go to your iTunes account settings. A subscription cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://www.teamviewer.com/apps-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.teamviewer.com/eula/

Screenshots

ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access4 screens
TeamViewer Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TeamViewer Remote Control at 4.7 against ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access's 3.5. TeamViewer Remote Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (45K vs 4). ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.4). 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. ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TeamViewer Remote Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $619.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TeamViewer Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TeamViewer Remote Control has 45K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access's written reviews are positive against 45% of TeamViewer Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access ships an update every 20 months, TeamViewer Remote Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access versus TeamViewer Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShowMyPC Remote Support and AccessTeamViewer Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)4.7 (45K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews45.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings445K — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShowMyPCTeamViewer Germany GmbH

Customer experience

ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

TeamViewer Remote Control

All ratings44,549 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews2,329 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative48.6%

Bugs and requests

ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TeamViewer Remote Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and inability to access accounts
  • Compatibility problems with older devices/OS versions
  • Unreliable remote control and screen sharing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved multi-tasking support
  • Add search functionality for device list
  • Enhance iPad/tablet usability
  • Provide more affordable personal use plans

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access

Subscriptions4
  • Service 1$4.991 Month
  • ShowMyPC Service 3$8.991 Month
  • Service 5$13.991 Month
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  • ShowMyPC Service10$19.991 Month
1 purchases

TeamViewer Remote Control

Subscriptions1
  • Business Yearly Plan$619.991 Year

Questions

Is ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access free?
ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TeamViewer Remote Control free?
TeamViewer Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access or TeamViewer Remote Control?
TeamViewer Remote Control is rated higher. ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TeamViewer Remote Control averages 4.7 from 45K ratings.
Do ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access or TeamViewer Remote Control have ads?
Neither ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access nor TeamViewer Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access or TeamViewer Remote Control?
ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access ships an update every 20 months, and TeamViewer Remote Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShowMyPC Remote Support and Access was updated on October 20, 2026 and TeamViewer Remote Control on October 25, 2026.

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