TheaView
A fast, native VNC client for macOS
Connect to any VNC server with hardware-accelerated rendering, SSH tunneling, and full Apple Remote Desktop support. Built entirely in Swift.
Requires macOS 15.6 Sequoia or later
A fast, native VNC client for macOS
Connect to any VNC server with hardware-accelerated rendering, SSH tunneling, and full Apple Remote Desktop support. Built entirely in Swift.
Requires macOS 15.6 Sequoia or laterEverything you need for fast, secure remote desktop access.
IOSurface-backed framebuffer with CVDisplayLink vsync. Progressive rendering shows partial updates as they arrive. Zero-copy pixel path from network to screen.
Built-in SSH tunnel with Ed25519 key authentication. Generate, import, and manage SSH keys directly in the app. Keys sync via iCloud Keychain across your Macs.
Native ARD authentication (security type 30) with Diffie-Hellman key exchange. Connects to macOS Screen Sharing out of the box, including keyboard shortcuts.
View-only mode disables all mouse and keyboard input. Toggle at any time from the toolbar, or set it as the default for a connection.
Bidirectional clipboard sharing between your Mac and the remote server. Copy on one side, paste on the other. Works automatically in the background.
Automatic reconnection with exponential backoff when the connection drops. Recreates SSH tunnels transparently. Configurable max attempts.
Handles server-initiated desktop resizes, including multi-monitor setups via ExtendedDesktopSize. Window aspect ratio adjusts automatically.
Saved connections, passwords, and SSH keys sync across all your Macs via iCloud Keychain and CloudKit. Set up once, connect from anywhere.
Client-side cursor rendering with full alpha transparency. Supports both standard VNC cursors and macOS CursorWithAlpha for pixel-perfect display.
Broad encoding support for maximum compatibility and performance.
Multiple authentication methods and encrypted transports.
Encrypted connections with TLS. Supports X.509 certificates and self-signed servers for maximum flexibility.
ARD authentication with Diffie-Hellman key exchange and AES-128 encrypted credentials. Native macOS Screen Sharing support.
Ed25519 key-based SSH authentication. Generate keys in-app, no terminal needed. Full port forwarding via direct-tcpip.
Classic DES challenge-response authentication. Passwords stored securely in the macOS Keychain with optional iCloud sync.
Built from scratch in pure Swift, no legacy code.