Comparison

Chrono Pumpkin vs LAN Screen Control

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

Head to head
About

Chrono Pumpkin

Features
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The main upside with this timer is that it is simple and is mostly preset buttons versus dial based. And it doesn't save all your past timers if that annoys you like it does me.

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

Chrono Pumpkin2 screens
LAN Screen Control1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LAN Screen Control at every 11 days against Chrono Pumpkin's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chrono Pumpkin ships an update every 4 weeks, LAN Screen Control every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Chrono Pumpkin versus LAN Screen Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChrono PumpkinLAN Screen Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 11 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrandon Wilsonๆด‹ ๅ‘จ

In-app purchases

None

Chrono Pumpkin

No in-app purchases

None

LAN Screen Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chrono Pumpkin free?
Chrono Pumpkin 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 Chrono Pumpkin or LAN Screen Control have ads?
Neither Chrono Pumpkin nor LAN Screen Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chrono Pumpkin or LAN Screen Control?
Chrono Pumpkin ships an update every 4 weeks, and LAN Screen Control every 11 days. Most recently, Chrono Pumpkin was updated on September 14, 2026 and LAN Screen Control on September 9, 2026.

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