RealVNC Viewer Downloads & RevenueRealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop · App Store & Google Play
RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop by RealVNC is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop update history & changes
Last change · 10 events since 2 Feb 2010Full timeline ↓🆕AndroidFirst spotted by AppInsider📈iOSDropped out of every chart we track📦iOSUpdated to version 4.9.5📦iOSFirst update in 140 days📦AndroidVersion 4.9.5.60181🆕iOSFirst spotted by AppInsider🆕AndroidReleased on Google Play🆕iOSReleased on the App Store
Full timeline · 10 events
- 🆕RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States (found via search)
- 📈RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop dropped out of every chart we trackiOSLast seen 31 Oct
- ✏️RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop: needs a newer iOSiOSiOS 14.0 → iOS 15.0
- 📦RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop updated to version 4.9.5iOSRealVNC Viewer 4.9.5 Released
SECURITY: RealVNC Viewer no longer trusts certificates issued under eight intermediate certificate authorities run by eMudhra, a third-party provider whose private keys for those authorities were reported compromised. Direct connections between RealVNC apps were not affected, and RealVNC's own keys, certificates and services were not compromised. We strongly recommend updating as soon as possible.
NEW: RealVNC Viewer now requires iOS 15 or later.… more - 📦RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop: first update in 140 daysiOS
- 📦RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop version 4.9.5.60181AndroidRealVNC Viewer 4.9.5 Released
SECURITY: RealVNC Viewer no longer trusts certificates issued under eight intermediate certificate authorities run by eMudhra, a third-party provider whose private keys for those authorities were reported compromised. Direct connections between RealVNC apps were not affected, and RealVNC's own keys, certificates and services were not compromised. We strongly recommend updating as soon as possible.
NEW: Updated SDK to target Android 16.… more - 🆕RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop first spotted by AppInsideriOSUnited States (found via search)
- 📦RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop version 4.9.4iOSNEW: Added support for iOS/iPadOS 26, including support for Bluetooth keyboards
FIXED: RealVNC Viewer now displays the correct message when you have exceeded the number of concurrent sessions available in your plan.
FIXED: RealVNC Viewer will no longer unexpectedly close or sign users out when signed in using RealVNC Account SSO.… more - 🆕RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
4.0 ★
77k ratings, both stores
Measured
App Store
App details
App ID
352019548
Publisher
RealVNC Limited
Publisher country
United Kingdom
On the store since
Feb 2010
16 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 15.0+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
4+
Languages
1
EN
Size
10 MB
Also listed in
Business
Google Play
App details
App ID
com.realvnc.viewer.android
Publisher
REALVNC LIMITED
Publisher country
United Kingdom
Content rating
Everyone
RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | – | 1M+ |
| Google Play | – | 5M+ Measured |
| Total | – | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
App Store: chart positions and rating growth per country, anchored on its own Android downloads; lifetime from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Google Play: the daily change in its exact install count. The total adds every store.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | – | 0 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | – | 0 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 15k |
| Google Play | 3.9 ★ | 61k 3.8k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.0 ★ weighted by ratings | 77k |
About RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop
RealVNC® Viewer from RealVNC® gives you instant remote access to your Mac, Windows and Linux computers from anywhere in the world. You can view your computer's desktop, and control its mouse and keyboard as though you were sitting down in front of it.
Download RealVNC Connect to each computer you want to control. Then sign in to RealVNC Viewer on your device using your RealVNC account credentials. You'll see your computers automatically appear; simply tap to connect.
RealVNC Connect password-protects each computer out-of-the-box. You may need to enter the same user name and password you use to log in to your computer. All sessions are then encrypted end-to-end.
During a session, your device's touch screen serves as a trackpad to give you precise control. Drag your finger to move the remote mouse cursor and tap anywhere to left-click (other gestures such as right-click and scroll are explained in-app).
As the original inventors of VNC remote access technology, we're confident you'll love what RealVNC Viewer has to offer. If you're still not convinced, check out our reviews!
===Key features===
- Connect with ease via our cloud service to computers running RealVNC Connect.
- Backup and sync your connections between all your devices by signing in to RealVNC Viewer on each one.
- A scrolling bar above the virtual keyboard includes advanced keys such as Command/Windows.
- Support for Bluetooth keyboards.
===Contact===
We’d love to hear from you:
[email protected]
twitter.com/RealVNC
facebook.com/realvnc
Better still, leave us a review!
===Terms of Use===
https://static.realvnc.com/media/documents/RealVNCServicesTCs.pdf
===Trademarks===
RealVNC and VNC are trademarks of RealVNC Limited and are protected by trademark registrations and/or pending trademark applications in the European Union, United States of America and other jurisdictions. Protected by UK patents 2481870, 2479756; US patent 8760366; EU patent 2652951.
Download RealVNC Connect to each computer you want to control. Then sign in to RealVNC Viewer on your device using your RealVNC account credentials. You'll see your computers automatically appear; simply tap to connect.
RealVNC Connect password-protects each computer out-of-the-box. You may need to enter the same user name and password you use to log in to your computer. All sessions are then encrypted end-to-end.
During a session, your device's touch screen serves as a trackpad to give you precise control. Drag your finger to move the remote mouse cursor and tap anywhere to left-click (other gestures such as right-click and scroll are explained in-app).
As the original inventors of VNC remote access technology, we're confident you'll love what RealVNC Viewer has to offer. If you're still not convinced, check out our reviews!
===Key features===
- Connect with ease via our cloud service to computers running RealVNC Connect.
- Backup and sync your connections between all your devices by signing in to RealVNC Viewer on each one.
- A scrolling bar above the virtual keyboard includes advanced keys such as Command/Windows.
- Support for Bluetooth keyboards.
===Contact===
We’d love to hear from you:
[email protected]
twitter.com/RealVNC
facebook.com/realvnc
Better still, leave us a review!
===Terms of Use===
https://static.realvnc.com/media/documents/RealVNCServicesTCs.pdf
===Trademarks===
RealVNC and VNC are trademarks of RealVNC Limited and are protected by trademark registrations and/or pending trademark applications in the European Union, United States of America and other jurisdictions. Protected by UK patents 2481870, 2479756; US patent 8760366; EU patent 2652951.
RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop App Store
Not in any tracked top chart right now.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperRealVNC
CategoryProductivity
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.8 (15k)
Version4.9.5
Age rating4+
First seen by us
22 Oct 2026
22 Oct 2026Installs (est.)1M+ worldwide
Rating
4.8 ★
15k ratings
Measured
RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop on the App Store
App details
App ID
352019548
Publisher
RealVNC Limited
Publisher country
United Kingdom
On the store since
Feb 2010
16 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 15.0+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
4+
Languages
1
EN
Size
10 MB
Also listed in
Business
RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Apple publishes no download counts. App Store downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Not charting right now. | ||
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.8 ★
15k ratings
Measured
Ratings
15k
Measured
About RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop
RealVNC® Viewer from RealVNC® gives you instant remote access to your Mac, Windows and Linux computers from anywhere in the world. You can view your computer's desktop, and control its mouse and keyboard as though you were sitting down in front of it.
Download RealVNC Connect to each computer you want to control. Then sign in to RealVNC Viewer on your device using your RealVNC account credentials. You'll see your computers automatically appear; simply tap to connect.
RealVNC Connect password-protects each computer out-of-the-box. You may need to enter the same user name and password you use to log in to your computer. All sessions are then encrypted end-to-end.
During a session, your device's touch screen serves as a trackpad to give you precise control. Drag your finger to move the remote mouse cursor and tap anywhere to left-click (other gestures such as right-click and scroll are explained in-app).
As the original inventors of VNC remote access technology, we're confident you'll love what RealVNC Viewer has to offer. If you're still not convinced, check out our reviews!
===Key features===
- Connect with ease via our cloud service to computers running RealVNC Connect.
- Backup and sync your connections between all your devices by signing in to RealVNC Viewer on each one.
- A scrolling bar above the virtual keyboard includes advanced keys such as Command/Windows.
- Support for Bluetooth keyboards.
===Contact===
We’d love to hear from you:
[email protected]
twitter.com/RealVNC
facebook.com/realvnc
Better still, leave us a review!
===Terms of Use===
https://static.realvnc.com/media/documents/RealVNCServicesTCs.pdf
===Trademarks===
RealVNC and VNC are trademarks of RealVNC Limited and are protected by trademark registrations and/or pending trademark applications in the European Union, United States of America and other jurisdictions. Protected by UK patents 2481870, 2479756; US patent 8760366; EU patent 2652951.
Download RealVNC Connect to each computer you want to control. Then sign in to RealVNC Viewer on your device using your RealVNC account credentials. You'll see your computers automatically appear; simply tap to connect.
RealVNC Connect password-protects each computer out-of-the-box. You may need to enter the same user name and password you use to log in to your computer. All sessions are then encrypted end-to-end.
During a session, your device's touch screen serves as a trackpad to give you precise control. Drag your finger to move the remote mouse cursor and tap anywhere to left-click (other gestures such as right-click and scroll are explained in-app).
As the original inventors of VNC remote access technology, we're confident you'll love what RealVNC Viewer has to offer. If you're still not convinced, check out our reviews!
===Key features===
- Connect with ease via our cloud service to computers running RealVNC Connect.
- Backup and sync your connections between all your devices by signing in to RealVNC Viewer on each one.
- A scrolling bar above the virtual keyboard includes advanced keys such as Command/Windows.
- Support for Bluetooth keyboards.
===Contact===
We’d love to hear from you:
[email protected]
twitter.com/RealVNC
facebook.com/realvnc
Better still, leave us a review!
===Terms of Use===
https://static.realvnc.com/media/documents/RealVNCServicesTCs.pdf
===Trademarks===
RealVNC and VNC are trademarks of RealVNC Limited and are protected by trademark registrations and/or pending trademark applications in the European Union, United States of America and other jurisdictions. Protected by UK patents 2481870, 2479756; US patent 8760366; EU patent 2652951.
Latest updates
4.9.5
RealVNC Viewer 4.9.5 Released
SECURITY: RealVNC Viewer no longer trusts certificates issued under eight intermediate certificate authorities run by eMudhra, a third-party provider whose private keys for those authorities were reported compromised. Direct connections between RealVNC apps were not affected, and RealVNC's own keys, certificates and services were not compromised. We strongly recommend updating as soon as possible.
NEW: RealVNC Viewer now requires iOS 15 or later.
4.9.4
NEW: Added support for iOS/iPadOS 26, including support for Bluetooth keyboards
FIXED: RealVNC Viewer now displays the correct message when you have exceeded the number of concurrent sessions available in your plan.
FIXED: RealVNC Viewer will no longer unexpectedly close or sign users out when signed in using RealVNC Account SSO.
Store changes
What RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Needs a newer iOS
iOS 14.0 → iOS 15.0
More from RealVNC
RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop Android
Not in a tracked Google Play top chart right now.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperRealVNC Limited
CategoryProductivity
PriceFree
Released
Installs5M+
Rating★ 3.9 (61k)
Updated
Content ratingEveryone
Rating
3.9 ★
61k ratings
Measured
RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop on Google Play
App details
App ID
com.realvnc.viewer.android
Publisher
REALVNC LIMITED
Publisher country
United Kingdom
Content rating
Everyone
RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Google Play shows an exact lifetime install count; downloads per day are its daily change (measured). When Play hasn't refreshed the count, they come from new ratings and Top Free chart positions. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Not in a Google Play top chart right now. | ||
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Rating
3.9 ★
61k ratings
Measured
Ratings
61k
Measured
Written reviews
3.8k
Measured
About RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop
RealVNC Viewer remote desktop
RealVNC® Viewer turns your phone into a remote desktop, giving you instant access to your Mac, Windows and Linux computers from anywhere in the world. You can view your computer's desktop remotely, and control its mouse and keyboard as though you were sitting down in front of it.
Just visit realvnc.com and download RealVNC Connect remote access software to each computer you want to control. Then sign in to RealVNC Viewer on your device using your RealVNC account credentials. Your remote computers automatically appear; simply tap one to screen share.
Alternatively, you can connect directly to RealVNC Connect with an Enterprise subscription or VNC-compatible software from third parties by entering the remote computer's IP address. Note that you may need to configure firewalls and port forward routers.
RealVNC Connect password-protects each remote computer out-of-the-box (you may need to enter the same user name and password you use to log in to your computer). All sessions are then encrypted end-to-end.
During a session, your device's touch screen serves as a trackpad to give you precise control of the remote desktop. Drag your finger to move the remote mouse cursor and tap anywhere to left-click (other gestures such as right-click and scroll are explained in-app).
RealVNC are the original inventors of VNC remote access technology, and we're confident you'll love what RealVNC Viewer has to offer. If you're still not convinced, check out our reviews!
===Key features===
- Connect with ease via our cloud service to a remote desktop.
- Backup and sync your connections between all your devices by signing in to RealVNC Viewer on each one.
- A scrolling bar above the virtual keyboard includes advanced keys such as Command/Windows.
- Support for Bluetooth keyboards and mice.
- Free, paid and trial RealVNC Connect subscriptions available.
===Contact===
We’d love to hear from you:
[email protected]
twitter.com/RealVNC
facebook.com/realvnc
Better still, leave us a review!
===Trademarks===
RealVNC and VNC are trademarks of RealVNC Limited and are protected by trademark registrations and/or pending trademark applications in the European Union, United States of America and other jurisdictions. Protected by UK patents 2481870, 2479756; US patent 8760366; EU patent 2652951.
RealVNC® Viewer turns your phone into a remote desktop, giving you instant access to your Mac, Windows and Linux computers from anywhere in the world. You can view your computer's desktop remotely, and control its mouse and keyboard as though you were sitting down in front of it.
Just visit realvnc.com and download RealVNC Connect remote access software to each computer you want to control. Then sign in to RealVNC Viewer on your device using your RealVNC account credentials. Your remote computers automatically appear; simply tap one to screen share.
Alternatively, you can connect directly to RealVNC Connect with an Enterprise subscription or VNC-compatible software from third parties by entering the remote computer's IP address. Note that you may need to configure firewalls and port forward routers.
RealVNC Connect password-protects each remote computer out-of-the-box (you may need to enter the same user name and password you use to log in to your computer). All sessions are then encrypted end-to-end.
During a session, your device's touch screen serves as a trackpad to give you precise control of the remote desktop. Drag your finger to move the remote mouse cursor and tap anywhere to left-click (other gestures such as right-click and scroll are explained in-app).
RealVNC are the original inventors of VNC remote access technology, and we're confident you'll love what RealVNC Viewer has to offer. If you're still not convinced, check out our reviews!
===Key features===
- Connect with ease via our cloud service to a remote desktop.
- Backup and sync your connections between all your devices by signing in to RealVNC Viewer on each one.
- A scrolling bar above the virtual keyboard includes advanced keys such as Command/Windows.
- Support for Bluetooth keyboards and mice.
- Free, paid and trial RealVNC Connect subscriptions available.
===Contact===
We’d love to hear from you:
[email protected]
twitter.com/RealVNC
facebook.com/realvnc
Better still, leave us a review!
===Trademarks===
RealVNC and VNC are trademarks of RealVNC Limited and are protected by trademark registrations and/or pending trademark applications in the European Union, United States of America and other jurisdictions. Protected by UK patents 2481870, 2479756; US patent 8760366; EU patent 2652951.
What's new in 4.9.5.60181
RealVNC Viewer 4.9.5 Released
SECURITY: RealVNC Viewer no longer trusts certificates issued under eight intermediate certificate authorities run by eMudhra, a third-party provider whose private keys for those authorities were reported compromised. Direct connections between RealVNC apps were not affected, and RealVNC's own keys, certificates and services were not compromised. We strongly recommend updating as soon as possible.
NEW: Updated SDK to target Android 16.
SECURITY: RealVNC Viewer no longer trusts certificates issued under eight intermediate certificate authorities run by eMudhra, a third-party provider whose private keys for those authorities were reported compromised. Direct connections between RealVNC apps were not affected, and RealVNC's own keys, certificates and services were not compromised. We strongly recommend updating as soon as possible.
NEW: Updated SDK to target Android 16.