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Vysor vs Real VNC Viewer

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Vysor

7.0
Utilities

Mirror and control your phone

Real VNC Viewer

8.0
Utilities

Remote desktop application focusing on security

Metric Vysor Real VNC Viewer
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 112 1.2K
90-day Installs 327 3.6K
365-day Installs 1.4K 12.6K
Version 5.0.7 7.15.1
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.0K 1
GitHub Forks 325 -
Open Issues 262 -
License
Language HTML
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 3mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jan 24, 2016

Reviews

Vysor

Vysor allows you to mirror and control your Android phone directly from your Mac. It's a useful tool for developers, tinkerers, and anyone needing remote access to their smartphone. The app provides a seamless way to interact with your device on a larger screen.

Vysor enables you to mirror and control your Android phone on your Mac.

Pros

  • + Provides a seamless way to mirror and control Android devices
  • + Free version offers basic features, while Pro unlocks advanced controls
  • + Useful for developers and those needing remote device access

Cons

  • - No auto-updates, which may lead to compatibility issues over time
  • - H.264 licensing issues have affected availability in the past

Real VNC Viewer

Real VNC Viewer is a secure remote desktop application that allows users to connect and control other computers. It focuses on security with features like encryption and access controls, making it ideal for IT professionals and remote teams who need reliable, secure access to remote machines.

Enables secure remote desktop access and control of other computers.

Pros

  • + Strong focus on security with encryption and access controls.
  • + Cross-platform support for various operating systems.
  • + Support for modern remote protocols like RDP and SSH.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update functionality.
  • - User interface may appear dated compared to newer alternatives.