Extender vs Orvyniq
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Extender
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Expand your workspace with your iPhone or iPad! This app wirelessly turns your device into a seamless second display for your Mac β perfect for multitasking, organizing windows, and boosting productivity. Smooth wireless connection Works over local Wi-Fi network 100% privacy β no data collected or stored By using this app, you agree to Appleβs Terms of Use, which can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Orvyniq
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Orvyniq is a native VNC remote desktop client for iPhone and iPad, designed for direct access to computers and servers you already manage. Save your VNC connections, open a remote desktop in a few taps, and control it with touch gestures optimized for mobile use. Orvyniq keeps connection profiles on your device, stores saved passwords in iOS Keychain, and does not require an Orvyniq account or cloud relay. REMOTE DESKTOP CONTROL β’ Trackpad-style cursor control and Direct Touch mode β’ Tap to click, two-finger scroll, right click, and long-press drag β’ Pinch to zoom and navigate large remote desktops β’ On-screen keyboard with common modifier and special keys β’ View-only mode when you need to observe without sending input VNC CONNECTIONS β’ RFB 3.3, 3.7, and 3.8 support β’ Automatic authentication selection β’ Classic VNC password authentication β’ Tight Unix Login for compatible servers β’ Shared-session option β’ Data Saver, Balanced, and High image-quality presets CLIPBOARD TOOLS β’ Send local clipboard text to the remote VNC server β’ Type clipboard text as remote keyboard input when clipboard synchronization is unavailable β’ Copy clipboard text received from compatible VNC servers LOCAL SESSION RECORDING β’ Record the received remote framebuffer as H.264 MP4 β’ Start and stop recording manually β’ Enable automatic recording for individual saved connections β’ Play, share, and delete recordings inside Orvyniq β’ Recordings are stored locally on your device DIAGNOSTICS Built-in session diagnostics help you understand connection and protocol issues without exposing passwords or clipboard contents in the diagnostic report. PRIVACY & STORAGE β’ Saved passwords are stored in iOS Keychain β’ Connection profiles stay on your device β’ No Orvyniq account is required β’ No Orvyniq cloud relay is required IMPORTANT NETWORK NOTE Direct classic VNC traffic is not encrypted by Orvyniq in this version. Use direct VNC only on networks you trust or with network protections you manage yourself. Whether you administer servers, maintain a homelab, support workstations, or simply need remote access to your own computers, Orvyniq gives you a focused VNC client built for iPhone and iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orvyniq at none against Extender's 2. Extender's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Extender sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Orvyniq asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Extender | Orvyniq |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | β |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ygal brami | Yevhenii Kolesnyk |
In-app purchases
Extender
- Remove all ads for a month$14.991 Month
- remove all ads for a year$119.991 Year
Orvyniq
No in-app purchases









