Comparison

TeamViewer Remote Control vs UniFi

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

Head to head
About

TeamViewer Remote Control

Control your desktop, manage files, and provide support for devices remotely from your mobile device. Offers secure access, file transfer, real-time chat, and augmented reality assistance for visual guidance.

Highlights
  • Full remote control and screen sharing
  • File transfer in both directions
  • Real-time chat
  • Assist AR calls with 3D markers
  • High-quality sound and video transmission
  • Access computers behind firewalls
  • Wake-On-LAN support
Features
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Control your desktop, manage files, and support devices—from anywhere, anytime. Whether you’re on the move, traveling, or in the field, the TeamViewer Remote Control app gives you fast, secure remote access right from your iPhone or iPad. What's inside: • Securely access your devices as if you were right in front of them • Provide instant support or manage unattended devices like servers or digital signage or Point of Sale and virtual machines • Make Assist AR calls for live, visual support with augmented reality — guide users by placing 3D markers in their environment • Use your iPhone and iPad to work on your remote desktop while traveling • Share and transfer files easily between devices — in both directions • Chat in real time for questions, updates, or guidance during a session • Enjoy smooth screen sharing with sound and HD video transmission Key Features: • Full remote control and screen sharing • Intuitive touch gestures and controls • File transfer in both directions • Real-time chat • High-quality sound and video • Effortlessly access computers behind firewalls and proxy servers • Multi-monitor support • Sound and video transmission in real-time • Wake-On-LAN: switch on your computer remotely • Industry-grade security: 256-bit AES encryption • Works across all operating systems. How to get started: 1. Install this app on your iPhone or iPad. 2. On the device you want to connect to, install the TeamViewer QuickSupport app 3. Open both apps, enter the ID or Session code from QuickSupport, and connect Optional Access Permissions: • Camera – To Scan QR codes • Microphone – To transmit audio or record sessions (You can use the app without these permissions; adjust them anytime in Settings) Want to allow remote access to this device instead? Download the TeamViewer QuickSupport app. TeamViewer subscriptions purchased from the app will be charged to your iTunes account and will automatically renew within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period, unless auto-renewal is turned off, after purchase, go to your iTunes account settings. A subscription cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://www.teamviewer.com/apps-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.teamviewer.com/eula/

About

UniFi

Manage your home or business IT network from a single interface. Easily set up WiFi, monitor traffic, secure your network with VPN, and gain insights with detailed analytics.

Highlights
  • Centralized network management
  • WiFi setup and configuration
  • Traffic routing
  • Single-tap VPN access
  • Client and network analytics
Features
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The UniFi app simplifies home and business IT by providing a central management interface where you can easily scale, monitor, and optimize every aspect of your network. UniFi offers: • Simple WiFi setup and configuration • Intuitive traffic routing • Secure, single-tap VPN access • Detailed client and network analytics

Screenshots

TeamViewer Remote Control4 screens
UniFi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UniFi at none against TeamViewer Remote Control's 1. UniFi also leads on chart position (#197 vs unranked). TeamViewer Remote Control's advantage is iOS requirement (15.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. TeamViewer Remote Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $619.99 per year. UniFi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TeamViewer Remote Control against 4.7 for UniFi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45K and 24K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of TeamViewer Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 47% of UniFi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TeamViewer Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, UniFi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
TeamViewer Remote Control versus UniFi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeamViewer Remote ControlUniFi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45K ratings)4.7 (24K ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews47.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45K — better24K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#197 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB484 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeamViewer Germany GmbHUbiquiti Inc.

Customer experience

TeamViewer Remote Control

All ratings44,549 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews2,329 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative48.6%

UniFi

All ratings24,210 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews762 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral10.9%
Negative41.7%

User reviews

TeamViewer Remote Control

From 45K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent remote desktop functionality
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable connections
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 💡 Useful for personal and professional use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and timeouts
  • 💰 Overly aggressive monetization tactics
  • 🤔 Inconsistent detection of commercial vs. personal use
  • 🤯 Frustrating customer support experience

UniFi

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 👍 Convenient remote management
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable performance
  • 👍 Excellent network visibility and control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
  • 🔍 Missing advanced configuration options
  • 🔍 Inconsistent UI between app and web interface
  • 🔍 Lacking some features compared to web interface
  • 🔍 Unreliable notifications and alerts

Bugs and requests

TeamViewer Remote Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and inability to access accounts
  • Compatibility problems with older devices/OS versions
  • Unreliable remote control and screen sharing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved multi-tasking support
  • Add search functionality for device list
  • Enhance iPad/tablet usability
  • Provide more affordable personal use plans

UniFi

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App unable to connect to local controller
  • Incorrect device status and client information
  • Frequent sign-outs and login issues
  • Speed test and throughput data not working
  • Topology view showing incorrect network layout

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable dashboard and widgets
  • Ability to set time-based data usage reports
  • Support for local-only network management
  • Improved 2FA and authentication experience
  • Apple Watch app for emergency reboots

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TeamViewer Remote Control

Subscriptions1
  • Business Yearly Plan$619.991 Year
None

UniFi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TeamViewer Remote Control free?
TeamViewer Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UniFi free?
UniFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TeamViewer Remote Control or UniFi?
TeamViewer Remote Control and UniFi are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 45K and 24K ratings respectively.
Do TeamViewer Remote Control or UniFi have ads?
Neither TeamViewer Remote Control nor UniFi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TeamViewer Remote Control or UniFi?
TeamViewer Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and UniFi fortnightly. Most recently, TeamViewer Remote Control was updated on October 20, 2026 and UniFi on October 19, 2026.

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