Teamviewer: Top 3 alternatives for the iPhone

Teamviewer is probably the most frequently used program to access a PC remotely via iPhone. But there are also alternatives that we present here.

The Teamviewer alternative Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop

After you have downloaded the iOS app "Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop", installed the Dekstop application "Splashtop Streamer" on your PC and created a free account, you're good to go.
You can control the mouse pointer remotely using various gestures that are displayed at the beginning of the transfer (see image).
In addition to the mouse buttons and the mouse wheel, you can also show the keyboard on your iPhone.
Conclusion: The service is hard to beat in terms of features. You will not miss a feature that the computer keyboard and mouse or trackpad offer you. However, the price of 6 euros is quite high. The free team viewer has the edge here.

Download the free app "LogMeIn" and the associated Dekstop application and create an account with the service. Tip: To start the transfer, you have to enter the password on the iPhone with which you log in to your Windows account. This is described very misleadingly.
The range of functions is reduced to the bare minimum. Compared to Teamviewer, it is even a bit thin for experienced users.
Swipe across the iPhone display to move the entire screen instead of the mouse. The mouse remains static in the middle. This takes some getting used to. However, it can also be an advantage for one or the other user, since it makes the operation much easier.
Conclusion: Especially for beginners, the free "LogMeIn" app is a good alternative that has all the basics. However, you have to do without many additional functions.

The Join.Me service does not allow access to the computer. Only an image transmission and a chat are available.

Both the iPhone app and the desktop application only require one installation. You don't have to register.
After starting the program, you will see a nine-digit code on your computer. Anyone with the code can see the broadcast. In this way, several users can attend a session at the same time.
The app is only used to stream your desktop to the iPhone. From there you can only see the screen and communicate via chat.
Conclusion: The free app is ideal for sharing your screen with other people. So you can give presentations or get help with problems. The app is not suitable for remote-controlled remote maintenance.