Comparison

TeamViewer Remote Control vs TextMate 

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

TextMate 

This app assists with brainstorming and writing by providing AI-powered word suggestions tailored to your preferences. Its minimalist interface promotes focus, helping you refine thoughts and ensure clarity. Unlock advanced features like word count adjustment and undo/redo with a subscription.

Highlights
  • AI-enhanced word suggestions
  • Personalized suggestions
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Enhanced focus for writing
  • Word Count Adjustment
  • Undo & Redo functionality
Features
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TextMate is a powerful tool designed to enhance your brainstorming and writing process. By offering AI-based suggestions from the words you input, it helps refine your thoughts and preferences. With a focus on clarity and efficiency, TextMate ensures that your ideas stay aligned with your intent, creating a more personalized and productive experience. Key Features: - AI-enhanced word suggestions based on your input - Refined suggestions tailored to your preferences - Minimalist and distraction-free interface - Enhanced focus for brainstorming and writing - Unlock premium features like Word Count Adjustment, Undo & Redo, and Copy Text with a TextMate Plus subscription. For more information, please refer to our Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TeamViewer Remote Control4 screens
TextMate 4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TextMate  at 100% against TeamViewer Remote Control's 45%. TextMate  also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). TeamViewer Remote Control's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and TextMate  sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TextMate  holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TeamViewer Remote Control has 45K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of TeamViewer Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of TextMate 's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TeamViewer Remote Control versus TextMate : the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeamViewer Remote ControlTextMate 
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeamViewer Germany GmbHSaeed Rahmatolahi

Customer experience

TeamViewer Remote Control

All ratings44,549 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews2,328 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative48.6%

TextMate 

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

TextMate 

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TeamViewer Remote Control

Subscriptions1
  • Business Yearly Plan$619.991 Year
1 purchases

TextMate 

Subscriptions1
  • TextMate Plus$1.991 Month

Questions

Is TeamViewer Remote Control free?
TeamViewer Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TextMate  free?
TextMate  is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TeamViewer Remote Control or TextMate ?
TextMate  is rated higher. TeamViewer Remote Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while TextMate  averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TeamViewer Remote Control or TextMate  have ads?
Neither TeamViewer Remote Control nor TextMate  shows ads.

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