Comparison

FontFlow vs Simple VNC

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

Head to head
About

FontFlow

Manage fonts on your iPad and Mac with this native application. Import font files, preview them with live text, and install them system-wide for use in various creative and productivity apps. Enjoy a private experience with no accounts or tracking.

Highlights
  • Import font files from Files app
  • Wireless font transfer from Mac to iPad
  • Live font preview with sample text
  • System-wide font installation
  • Works with Pages, Keynote, Procreate, Word
  • No accounts or tracking
Features
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FontFlow is a clean, native font manager for iPad and Mac. Import font files from the Files app, or send them wirelessly from your Mac to your iPad with a 6-digit pairing PIN over your local Wi-Fi. Preview every family with live sample text at any size, and install your favorites system-wide so they work in Pages, Keynote, Procreate, Word, and any app that supports custom fonts. No accounts, no tracking, no servers — every font stays on your own devices.

About

Simple VNC

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Simple VNC is a small iPhone app for viewing and controlling your Mac through macOS Screen Sharing. Why I built it I started building Simple VNC while traveling in Italy. I wanted a simple way to reach my Mac from my iPhone without another monthly subscription. What began as a small tool for my trip grew as I added the features I needed along the way. It worked well for me, so I’m sharing it for others to use for free. What you can do Keep your Macs in a simple connection library. Move the pointer like a trackpad, scroll with two fingers, pinch to zoom, and type with the iPhone keyboard. Compact floating controls keep common Mac keys, editing shortcuts and app switching within reach. Connect in View Only when you just want to look. Switch back to Control when you need to interact. Send Clipboard and Get Clipboard move plain text between your iPhone and Mac when you need it. Your saved connections stay on your iPhone. Remembered passwords use the device Keychain. There is no Simple VNC account, advertising or tracking. Getting started Turn on Screen Sharing on your Mac and allow access for your Mac user. Your iPhone needs a network route to the Mac, through your local network or a private network such as Tailscale. Use a trusted private network; Simple VNC does not set up a VPN or expose your Mac to the internet. Tailscale is a separate app and service with a free Personal plan. iOS 26 or later is required. Learn more and get support: https://fmnobar.com/work/simple-vnc

Screenshots

FontFlow3 screens
Simple VNC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FontFlow at 17.0 against Simple VNC's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FontFlow versus Simple VNC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFontFlowSimple VNC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLior AzulayFARZAD MAHMOODINOBAR

In-app purchases

None

FontFlow

No in-app purchases

None

Simple VNC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FontFlow free?
FontFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple VNC free?
Simple VNC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FontFlow or Simple VNC have ads?
Neither FontFlow nor Simple VNC shows ads.

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