Comparison

TeamViewer Remote Control vs HY

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

HY

Features
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HY-Shield Virtual Expert is a secure on demand real-time visual interactive technical support service from Hyster-Yale Group which helps maximize the customer experience. Virtual Expert creates a visual support connection between customers, dealers and HYG subject matter experts. This allows for collaboration between sales, service, and business-related areas within the forklift industry. This unique service delivers immediate support results that helps build relationships, increase uptime, reduce maintenance expenses and provide additional equipment training for less experienced technicians. Virtual Expert provides a private and highly interactive experience for all parties through use of hands-free headset, software, WIFI connection and an OE support expert. HY-Shield Virtual Expert provides teams with immediate access to augmented content and remote expertise to accelerate decisions in the field and create assets for knowledge management systems. Designed to troubleshoot, inspect and maintain assets in the field, Virtual Expert provides a secure and highly interactive experience with access to workflow content and the ability to share live video, audio, telestration and images with remote technicians - even in limited bandwidth conditions. Virtual Expert can be run in Expert or Field mode. Expert mode gives users access to all features and settings including remote camera controls. Field mode provides a simplified interface for large field service teams or interactive with external guests such as customers or vendors. In addition to the Virtual Expert application for mobile devices, wearables, and computers, HYG provides hosted infrastructure services, specialized collaboration devices, and enhanced management capabilities. Using the Virtual Expert Manager tool, an enterprise can enforce security and privacy settings, set network/bandwidth controls, analyze usage, and manage user license policies. This application includes VoIP audio. Some mobile network operators may prohibit or restrict the use of VoIP functionality over their network and may also impose additional fees or charges in connection with VoIP. Please check the terms of your agreement with your network operator.

Screenshots

TeamViewer Remote Control4 screens
HY3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HY at none against TeamViewer Remote Control's 1. HY also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.4). TeamViewer Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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. TeamViewer Remote Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $619.99 per year. HY asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TeamViewer Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, HY every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TeamViewer Remote Control versus HY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeamViewer Remote ControlHY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings45K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeamViewer Germany GmbHLibrestream Technologies Inc.

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

HY

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TeamViewer Remote Control

Subscriptions1
  • Business Yearly Plan$619.991 Year
None

HY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TeamViewer Remote Control free?
TeamViewer Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HY free?
HY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TeamViewer Remote Control or HY have ads?
Neither TeamViewer Remote Control nor HY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TeamViewer Remote Control or HY?
TeamViewer Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and HY every 6 months. Most recently, TeamViewer Remote Control was updated on October 17, 2026 and HY on October 3, 2026.

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