Rumskrot Remote vs LAN Screen Control

Rumskrot Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a full remote desktop for your Mac — with zero setup on the host side. Simply enable Screen Sharing in your Mac's System Settings, and Rumskrot Remote connects directly using the built-in VNC service. No agents to install. No configuration beyond flipping a switch. ZERO INSTALLATION ON YOUR MAC Rumskrot Remote speaks the same VNC/RFB protocol that macOS Screen Sharing uses natively. Your Mac is already ready — you just need to enable it. DISCOVER MACS AUTOMATICALLY Open the app and nearby Macs appear instantly via Bonjour network discovery. Tap to connect. That's it. FAST, GPU-ACCELERATED DISPLAY The remote desktop is rendered using Metal for smooth, responsive visuals. Supports all major VNC encodings including Tight, ZRLE, and Hextile for efficient bandwidth usage. Targets 30+ FPS on a local network with 120 Hz cursor tracking on ProMotion displays. INTUITIVE TOUCH CONTROLS - Drag to move the cursor - Tap to click, two-finger tap to right-click - Two-finger drag to scroll - Pinch to zoom and pan - Full keyboard with modifier keys (Command, Control, Option, Shift) ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD BAR A dedicated bar above the iOS keyboard adds the keys macOS expects but iOS doesn't have — arrow keys, Tab, Esc, F1–F12, Page Up/Down, Home/End, Forward Delete, plus Mission Control and App Exposé. Sticky modifier keys tap to arm and send with your next keystroke. Reorder or remove keys to fit your workflow, and auto-hide the bar when a hardware keyboard is connected. CONNECT SECURELY Supports macOS login credentials, VNC passwords, and Apple Remote Desktop authentication. All credentials are stored in your device's Keychain — never sent to any server or cloud service. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. SSH TUNNEL For Macs that are only reachable through SSH, route the VNC connection over an SSH tunnel. The first connect verifies the server's host-key fingerprint; later connections refuse to send credentials if the host's identity ever changes. A per-host Forget button clears a pinned key when you reinstall a server. AUTO-UNLOCK Opt in per host to type your macOS password right after connecting, so you land at your desktop instead of the lock screen. Reuses your saved login password by default; the unlock password is stored separately in your device's Keychain. MULTI-MONITOR SUPPORT Choose which display to view when connected to a Mac with multiple monitors. SNIPPETS FOR PRODUCTIVITY Save frequently-used text snippets and paste them into your remote session with a single tap — perfect for commands, passwords, or boilerplate text. PROFESSIONAL FEATURES - Custom VNC port configuration - 16-bit performance mode for lower bandwidth - Real-time diagnostics overlay (FPS, latency, bandwidth) - Configurable pointer speed and scroll direction - Clipboard sync between devices - Auto-reconnect with exponential backoff FREE TO TRY Connect to one saved host with 5-minute sessions for free. Subscribe for $9.99/year for unlimited hosts and unlimited session time. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://danskrumskrot.com/privacy

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.