# TeamViewer Remote Control vs App Central

The clearest difference is rating: TeamViewer Remote Control at 4.7 against App Central's 2.1. TeamViewer Remote Control also leads on ratings volume (45K vs 13) and review sentiment (46% vs 28%). App Central's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TeamViewer Remote Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $619.99 per year. App Central asks for nothing beyond the download.

TeamViewer Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TeamViewer Remote Control has 45K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of TeamViewer Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 28% of App Central's.

TeamViewer Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, App Central weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TeamViewer Remote Control | App Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teamviewer-remote-control/id692035811/reviews)** | [2.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-central/id1500775160/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **45.6% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 121 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TeamViewer Germany GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357051969) | [Ezequiel Leonardo Aceto](https://appshunter.io/developer/373296284) |

## What reviewers say

### TeamViewer Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teamviewer-remote-control/id692035811)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business Yearly Plan | $619.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### App Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-central/id1500775160)

Monitor your apps and organizations with detailed analytics. Track active user counts, version-specific activity, and crash data. Supports dark theme and multiple Apple operating systems.

**Highlights:** API Token Login, View Apps and Organizations, Active User Count Tracking, Version-Specific User Data, Crash Count Monitoring, Dark Theme Support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TeamViewer Remote Control free?

TeamViewer Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is App Central free?

App Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TeamViewer Remote Control or App Central?

TeamViewer Remote Control is rated higher. TeamViewer Remote Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while App Central averages 2.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do TeamViewer Remote Control or App Central have ads?

Neither TeamViewer Remote Control nor App Central shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TeamViewer Remote Control or App Central?

TeamViewer Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and App Central weekly. Most recently, TeamViewer Remote Control was updated on September 26, 2026 and App Central on September 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*