Comparison

XY GPS vs LAN Screen Control

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

Head to head
About

XY GPS

Features
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This is an application that connects the aircraft via wifi for real-time picture transmission and operation control. It can switch faces remotely and take photos and videos. It can also control drone movements in real time. It's an app for all ages.

About

LAN Screen Control

Features
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LAN Screen Control is a local-network VNC client built for iPhone and iPad. It connects directly to Screen Sharing or Remote Management built into macOS, without a companion app on the Mac or a developer-operated cloud relay. FEATURES - Discover Macs on the same network, or enter a host name, IP address, and port manually - Sign in with a Mac user account or VNC password - View all displays or choose one screen, with manual dual-display calibration when needed - Precision trackpad with click, double-click, right-click, drag, two-finger scroll, and a vertical scroll strip - Remote keyboard with Esc, Tab, Delete, arrow keys, Command, and other common controls - Compose text locally or use system keyboard dictation, review it, then send it to the Mac - Ultra Smooth, Balanced, and High Quality performance profiles - Optional per-Mac clipboard sync, off by default - Bonjour discovery and automatic reconnection Saved computer details and preferences remain on this device. Usernames and passwords are stored in the system Keychain and are not synced through iCloud. The app contains no advertising or analytics SDKs and does not collect or upload connection details. Before connecting, turn on Screen Sharing or Remote Management in System Settings > General > Sharing on your Mac, and keep both devices on the same trusted local network. A VNC session should not be treated as end-to-end encrypted. Do not expose the VNC port directly to the internet. LAN Screen Control does not provide a public relay, audio, or file transfer.

Screenshots

XY GPS2 screens
LAN Screen Control1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: XY GPS at 12.0 against LAN Screen Control's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

XY GPS ships an update every 2 weeks, LAN Screen Control every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
XY GPS versus LAN Screen Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXY GPSLAN Screen Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShanTou City Vison Electronictechnology Co., Ltd.洋 周

In-app purchases

None

XY GPS

No in-app purchases

None

LAN Screen Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XY GPS free?
XY GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LAN Screen Control free?
LAN Screen Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XY GPS or LAN Screen Control have ads?
Neither XY GPS nor LAN Screen Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XY GPS or LAN Screen Control?
XY GPS ships an update every 2 weeks, and LAN Screen Control every 11 days. Most recently, XY GPS was updated on October 16, 2026 and LAN Screen Control on October 11, 2026.

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