Comparison

EaseConnect Remote vs minimalVNC

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

Head to head
About

EaseConnect Remote

Features
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EaseConnect Remote turns your iPad into a responsive remote display and control surface for your computer. See and control your computer in real time with smooth video, system audio, precise pointer movement, keyboard input, scrolling, and multi-touch gestures. Switch between displays or view your complete workspace from one screen. KEY FEATURES • Low-latency desktop screen streaming • System audio on iPad • Precise pointer, click, scroll, and keyboard control • Multiple display support • Adaptive quality for changing network conditions • Automatic discovery on local networks • Secure direct connection • No router configuration or port forwarding Use EaseConnect Remote to keep working away from your desk, monitor long-running tasks, access desktop apps, present from anywhere in the room, or turn your iPad into a flexible desktop companion. REQUIREMENTS The free EaseConnect Remote companion app for macOS must be installed and running on the computer you want to control. Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions are required for streaming and remote control. A paid subscription or the 3-day free trial is required to use this app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

minimalVNC

Features
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A VNC client that does exactly what it should — connect fast, render fast, type correctly — and nothing else. Native SwiftUI, tiny footprint, no accounts, no telemetry. THE MODERN VNC STACK • RFB 3.8 with Tight + JPEG encoding — smooth at 1920Ɨ1080 and beyond • Encrypted by default: VeNCrypt over TLS 1.3, with trust-on-first-use for self-signed homelab certificates • Works with wayvnc, TigerVNC, TightVNC, x11vnc, Xvnc and more MADE FOR TOUCH • Trackpad-style pointer: your screen is the trackpad — tap to click, two-finger tap for right click, two-finger drag to scroll, pinch to zoom • Full keyboard support: Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, Super and F-keys on an accessory bar with sticky modifiers, plus hardware keyboards on iPad • Full UTF-8 clipboard sync in both directions SYNCED WITH YOUR MAC • Favourites sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac via iCloud • Passwords stay in your Keychain and sync via iCloud Keychain • One purchase unlocks Pro everywhere — minimalVNC is also on the Mac App Store FREE TO CONNECT, FOREVER Quick connect, two saved favourites and every encoding and cipher — free. minimalVNC Pro (subscription or one-time lifetime unlock) adds unlimited favourites and more. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://minimalvnc.weinmayr.co/privacy.html

Screenshots

EaseConnect Remote4 screens
minimalVNC4 screens

Verdict

The call

EaseConnect Remote and minimalVNC are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. EaseConnect Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and minimalVNC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
EaseConnect Remote versus minimalVNC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEaseConnect RemoteminimalVNC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoaquin GarciaChristian Weinmayr

In-app purchases

2 purchases

EaseConnect Remote

Subscriptions2
  • EaseConnect Remote Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • EaseConnect Remote Annual$17.991 Year
3 purchases

minimalVNC

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is EaseConnect Remote free?
EaseConnect Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is minimalVNC free?
minimalVNC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EaseConnect Remote or minimalVNC have ads?
Neither EaseConnect Remote nor minimalVNC shows ads.

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