Comparison

TeamViewer Remote Control vs AD

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

AD

Features
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ADConnect provides users the ability to do 4 main things: 1. Monitor current dairy status (milk tank levels/temps etc). 2. Control automated systems by adjusting settings remotely. 3. Send push notification and text alerts to select users when critical alarms are active 4. Provides a secure portal for remote engineering tech support of control systems to promptly fix any issues and push updates when necessary to reduce costly travel costs.

Screenshots

TeamViewer Remote Control4 screens
AD1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AD at none against TeamViewer Remote Control's 1. AD also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). TeamViewer Remote Control's advantage is iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). 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. AD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TeamViewer Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, AD weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TeamViewer Remote Control versus AD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeamViewer Remote ControlAD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings45K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeamViewer Germany GmbHUS Dairy Systems, 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

AD

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

AD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TeamViewer Remote Control free?
TeamViewer Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AD free?
AD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TeamViewer Remote Control or AD have ads?
Neither TeamViewer Remote Control nor AD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TeamViewer Remote Control or AD?
TeamViewer Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and AD weekly. Most recently, TeamViewer Remote Control was updated on October 15, 2026 and AD on October 2, 2026.

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