Comparison

TeamViewer Remote Control vs Link to Windows

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

Link to Windows

Seamlessly integrate your iPhone with your Windows PC. Access calls, messages, notifications, and contacts directly from your computer. Easily share files between devices for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Make and receive calls
  • Manage phone notifications
  • Read and reply to text messages
  • View phone contacts
  • Share files between phone and PC
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You love your phone. So does your PC. Get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. To get started, connect your iPhone with the Phone Link Feature on your Windows PC. Enjoy these Phone Link features on your PC: • Make and receive calls • Manage your phone's notifications • Read and reply to text messages • View your phone contacts • Share files between your phone and PC Phone Link for iOS requires iPhone running iOS 16 or higher, and a PC with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support running Windows 10 (with the May 2019 Update or later) or Windows 11. Not available for iPad (iPadOS) or MacOS. By installing this app, you agree to the Microsoft Terms of Use https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=246338 and Privacy Statement https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=248686

Screenshots

TeamViewer Remote Control4 screens
Link to Windows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TeamViewer Remote Control at 4.7 against Link to Windows's 4.0. TeamViewer Remote Control also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Link to Windows's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Link to Windows asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TeamViewer Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45K and 16K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of TeamViewer Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 56% of Link to Windows's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TeamViewer Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Link to Windows fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
TeamViewer Remote Control versus Link to Windows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeamViewer Remote ControlLink to Windows
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45K ratings) — better4.0 (16K ratings)
Positive reviews45.6% of reviews56.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45K — better16K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#17 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeamViewer Germany GmbHMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

TeamViewer Remote Control

All ratings44,549 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews2,320 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative48.6%

Link to Windows

All ratings15,951 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral9.5%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews4,364 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral14.2%
Negative29.8%

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

Link to Windows

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient text messaging from PC
  • 📱 Ability to see phone notifications on PC
  • 🔋 Battery level display on PC
  • 👍 Helpful for productivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
  • 🔀 Unreliable message syncing between devices
  • 🚫 Lack of group messaging support
  • 📷 Inability to send/receive media
  • 🔇 Poor call quality

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

Link to Windows

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Bluetooth interference with other devices
  • Inability to reconnect after device is out of range

Requested features

4 requests
  • Seamless call handling between phone and PC
  • Full message history sync
  • Support for media sharing
  • Group messaging functionality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TeamViewer Remote Control

Subscriptions1
  • Business Yearly Plan$619.991 Year
None

Link to Windows

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TeamViewer Remote Control free?
TeamViewer Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Link to Windows free?
Link to Windows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TeamViewer Remote Control or Link to Windows?
TeamViewer Remote Control is rated higher. TeamViewer Remote Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Link to Windows averages 4.0 from 16K ratings.
Do TeamViewer Remote Control or Link to Windows have ads?
Neither TeamViewer Remote Control nor Link to Windows shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TeamViewer Remote Control or Link to Windows?
TeamViewer Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Link to Windows fortnightly. Most recently, TeamViewer Remote Control was updated on September 25, 2026 and Link to Windows on September 25, 2026.

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