ThermoForge HX vs LAN Screen Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ThermoForge HX
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ThermoForge HX is the pocket engineering suite for shell & tube heat exchangers. Built for process engineers, thermal designers, EPC contractors, plant maintenance teams, and chemical/mechanical engineering students
LAN Screen Control
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ThermoForge HX at 15.1 against LAN Screen Control's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ThermoForge HX ships an update every 2 weeks, LAN Screen Control every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ThermoForge HX | LAN Screen Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 11 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cosimo Gioia | ๆด ๅจ |
In-app purchases
ThermoForge HX
No in-app purchases
LAN Screen Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ThermoForge HX free?
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Do ThermoForge HX or LAN Screen Control have ads?
Which is updated more often, ThermoForge HX or LAN Screen Control?
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