TeamViewer Remote Control vs Duet Display
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Duet Display
Transform your iPad or iPhone into an advanced, lag-free extra display for your Mac or PC. Interact with your computer using touch and gestures, and unlock professional drawing capabilities with Apple Pencil support.
- Extra display for Mac & PC
- Lag-free performance
- Touch and gesture support
- Apple Pencil integration
- Professional drawing tools
- Portable productivity
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#1 best-selling iPad app in US, Japan, UK, Germany, and 17 other countries! Duet turns your iPad or iPhone into the most advanced extra display for your Mac & PC. Developed by a team of ex-Apple engineers, Duet offers unparalleled performance and display quality - all with zero lag. — DO MORE — Be twice as productive by multitasking with two screens. And for those that travel, have a portable way to stay productive. — INCREDIBLY SIMPLE — To get started, plug your iPad into your desktop using your charging cable. The free Duet desktop app will automatically detect your device, and transform it into a high performance touchscreen display. There’s no need to worry about unreliable Wi-Fi, laggy performance, pixelated screens or managing network passwords. — TOUCHSCREEN — Interact with Mac & PC like never before, with touch & gestures, including two-finger scrolling, pan and zoom. And with our latest release, you can even add a touch bar to any iPad with any Mac. — PERFECT FOR APPLE PENCIL — With Duet Pro, you can turn your iPad and Apple Pencil into a professional graphics tablet. We’ve re-engineered our rendering algorithms for ultra-responsive drawing, optimized specifically for designers, illustrators and artists. Duet Pro also unlocks pressure & tilt sensitivity, hover, palm rejection, and more to seamlessly draw in the most powerful programs for professionals. Get precise control in Photoshop, Corel Painter, Lightroom, ToonBoom, Illustrator, Manga Studio and more. — PRESS — TechCrunch - "Feels Like Magic" TIME - "Getting Work Done Faster and More Efficiently" The Guardian - "Lag-free" Forbes - "The simple thing to note is this...Duet Display works." The Verge - "Glorious Fluidity" Lifehacker - "It's fast, easy to use, and works great" Business Insider - "Zero lag and true retina resolution” Wall Street Journal - “It’s as easy as just plugging it in" — REVIEWS — “Awesome! My iPad Pro can be an extra monitor! Cool app” ~CEO of T-Mobile, John Legere “Very smooth and responsive indeed, plus you could use the touch screen to “click” on screen interfaces!” ~Photographer, Lok Cheung “Love the ability to use my iPad as a monitor with Duet.” ~Former Chief Evangelist of Apple, Guy Kawasaki “Just started using this app called Duet… Kinda love it so far.” ~Comedian and Youtube, Phillip DeFranco “All my mac folks look at the Duet app… GREAT!” ~Actor and Comedian, Sinbad "I really like the app, I suppose the biggest compliment I can give is that it's so easy to setup it almost seems like an Apple product.” ~Early Adopter, M. Nightingale "Amazing solution for me by the way. Works as I was hoping for and actually my main reason for getting an iPad : )” ~Early Adopter, M. Gemzoe Duet Works With: All iPhones and iPads with iOS 7.0 and later All Macs with 10.9 (Mavericks) and later All PCs with Windows 7 and later Duet Pro Works With: All iPad Pros with Apple Pencil All Macs with 10.9 (Mavericks) and later All PCs with Windows 8.1 and later (64 bit) Duet Pro is an optional upgrade for additional features, and price may vary by location. Duet Pro subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage Duet Pro in Account Settings after the optional upgrade. Learn more at http://www.duetdisplay.com Terms: https://www.duetdisplay.com/help-center/duet-terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.duetdisplay.com/help-center/duet-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TeamViewer Remote Control at none against Duet Display's shown. TeamViewer Remote Control also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Duet Display's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. TeamViewer Remote Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $619.99 per year and Duet Display sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TeamViewer Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45K and 49K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 46% and 46% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | TeamViewer Remote Control | Duet Display |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (45K ratings) — better | 4.4 (49K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews — better | 45.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 45K | 49K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TeamViewer Germany GmbH | Duet, Inc. |
Customer experience
TeamViewer Remote Control
Duet Display
User reviews
TeamViewer Remote Control
From 45K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Duet Display
From 49K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works seamlessly as a second screen
- 👍 Useful for productivity and multitasking
- 🎨 Great for artists and designers
- 💻 Extends desktop to iPad
- ⭐ Excellent customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Subscription model for full functionality
- 🔍 Confusing setup process
- 💸 Expensive for the features provided
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
Duet Display
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incompatibility with certain software and drivers
- Laggy performance and input delays
- Unreliable connection and frequent disconnects
Requested features
4 requests- Improved resolution and scaling options
- Better support for older devices and Windows
- More customization and control over settings
- Wireless connectivity without subscription
In-app purchases
TeamViewer Remote Control
- Business Yearly Plan$619.991 Year
Duet Display
- Duet Starter (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- Duet Air (Monthly)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Duet Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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- Duet Starter (Annual)$39.991 Year
- Duet Air (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Duet Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
Questions
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