RealVNC, creators and provider of VNC remote access software has made VNC Viewer app for Android and iOS completely free. These apps originally cost $9.99. You can use the PC, Mac and Linux software for free for remote access, and the company also sells, Personal and Enterprise licenses for more features.
RealVNC recently launched deskhop, a free desktop screen sharing Facebook application on Windows, Mac and Linux that lets you securely share your computer screen with a Facebook friend. The company plans to launch mobile versions of the app soon.
Regarding to new move, Adam Greenwood Byrne, Vice President Hosted at RealVNC said,
RealVNC is as committed to the freemium model for our leading remote access application as ever, with a Free license for our core VNC product available from our website, and free mobile viewers in the app stores. During 2014 we will be putting that same cloud functionality and firewall traversal into all of our Viewers and Servers, providing an optional service for businesses and consumers.
Features of VNC Viewer for Android and iOS
- Interact with your computer as though sitting in front of it.
- Easy navigation, scrolling, dragging, and selection using standard touch, tap, and drag gestures.
- Mouse button mode for precise control over mouse button and scrolling operations.
- Easy text entry using on-screen keyboard with preview.
- Automatic performance optimization.
- Support for screen resolutions up to 5120 by 2400 pixels
- 256-bit AES and 2048-bit RSA public key protection for users connecting to VNC 5 with a Personal or an Enterprise license.
- Transfer text between applications on your computer and device.
Download VNC Viewer (Free) – Android | iPhone and iPad