bVNC: Secure VNC Viewer v5.2.3

bVNC: Secure VNC Viewer v5.2.3

Iordan Iordanov – Freeware – Android
out of 3712 votes
Latest Version
v5.2.3
Safe to install

bVNC: Your Secure Window to Remote Machines

Pete Milner

bVNC offers a robust and secure way to access your desktop remotely, making it a reliable choice for both personal and professional use.
2025 Editor's Rating
VERY GOOD User Rating

Need bVNC on iOS or Mac OS X? Now available at https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/bvnc-pro/id1506461202.

Please support my work and GPL open-source software by buying the donation version of this program called bVNC Pro!

Release notes can be found at https://github.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients/blob/master/bVNC/CHANGELOG-bVNC.

For older versions of the software, visit https://github.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients/releases.

If you encounter any bugs, please report them at https://github.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients/issues.

If you have any questions, we kindly ask that you refrain from posting a negative review. Instead, ask your question on the forum so that everyone can benefit. Visit the forum at https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/bvnc-ardp-aspice-opaque-remote-desktop-clients.

Check out my RDP Client, aRDP, at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iiordanov.freeaRDP.

If you need Proxmox and oVirt, get Opaque at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.undatech.opaque.

bVNC is a secure, open source VNC client with the following features:

  • Support for Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, or any other OS with a VNC server installed
  • Master password support in the Pro version
  • Multi-factor (two-factor) SSH authentication in the Pro version
  • Multi-touch control over the remote mouse. One finger tap left-clicks, two-finger tap right-clicks, and three-finger tap middle-clicks
  • Left, right and middle button drag/drop if you don't lift the first finger that tapped
  • Scrolling with a two-finger drag
  • Pinch-zoom
  • Additional features like Force Landscape, Immersive Mode, and Keep Screen Awake
  • Dynamic resolution changes, allowing you to reconfigure your desktop while connected and control over virtual machines from BIOS to OS
  • Full rotation support
  • Multi-language support
  • Full mouse support
  • Full desktop visibility even with the soft keyboard extended
  • Support for SSH tunneling, AnonTLS, and VeNCrypt for secure connections (does not support RealVNC encryption)
  • High-grade encryption with SSH and VeNCrypt (x509 certificates and SSL) to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks
  • AutoX session discovery/creation like NX client
  • Tight and CopyRect encodings for quick updates
  • Ability to reduce the color depth over slow links
  • Copy/paste integration
  • Support for Samsung DEX, Alt-Tab, and Start Button capture
  • Capture with Ctrl+Space
  • SSH public/private (pubkey) support
  • Importing encrypted/unencrypted RSA keys in PEM format
  • Zoomable, Fit to Screen, and One to One scaling modes
  • Two Direct, one Simulated Touchpad, and one Single-handed input modes
  • In single-handed input mode, long-tap to get a choice of clicks, drag modes, scroll, and zoom
  • Supports most VNC servers including TightVNC, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, and RealVNC
  • Supports Mac OS X built-in remote desktop server (ARD) and Mac OS X authentication
  • Does NOT support RealVNC encryption (use VNC over SSH or VeNCrypt instead)
  • Stowable on-screen keys
  • Right-click with Back button
  • D-pad for arrows, rotate D-pad
  • Hardware/FlexT9 keyboard support
  • View-only mode
  • In-app help on usage, connection setup, and input modes (see in-app Menu)
  • Hacker's Keyboard recommended

For instructions on using bVNC on Windows, please visit:

Plain VNC: http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/04/how-to-install-and-connect-to-tightvnc.html

Secure VNC over VeNCrypt: https://groups.google.com/d/msg/bvnc-ardp-aspice-opaque-remote-desktop-clients/c9ptU7UekE4/rOzNlkiaEgAJ

Secure VNC over SSH: http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/04/tunneling-vnc-over-ssh-to-windows.html

For instructions on using bVNC on Linux, please visit:

Plain VNC (Remote Desktop on Ubuntu):
NOTE: To use Vino (default Ubuntu VNC Server), first run:
gsettings set org.gnome.Vino require-encryption false

http://www.howtoforge.com/configure-remote-access-to-your-ubuntu-desktop

AutoX Secure VNC over SSH: http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/10/looking-for-nx-client-for-android-or.html

For instructions on using bVNC on Mac OS X Remote Desktop, please visit:

http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/04/how-to-connect-to-mac-os-x-using-bvnc.html

Secure VNC over SSH: http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/04/tunneling-vnc-over-ssh-to-mac-os-x.html

For the code of bVNC, visit https://github.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients.

Overview

bVNC: Secure VNC Viewer is a Freeware software in the category Business developed by Iordan Iordanov.

The latest version of bVNC: Secure VNC Viewer is v5.2.3, released on 02/25/2024. It was initially added to our database on 12/29/2023.

bVNC: Secure VNC Viewer runs on the following operating systems: Android.

Users of bVNC: Secure VNC Viewer gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Pros

  • Secure connection for remote access
  • Supports VNC, RDP, SFTP, and SSH protocols
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Linux, macOS, Android)
  • Open-source software with active development and community support

Cons

  • User interface can be somewhat basic and not very intuitive for beginners
  • Some advanced features require technical expertise to configure properly
  • Can be challenging to set up for users with limited networking knowledge

Pete Milner

Pete Milner

I'm Pete, a software reviewer at UpdateStar with a passion for the ever-evolving world of technology. My background in engineering gives me a unique insight into the intricacies of software, allowing me to provide in-depth, knowledgeable reviews and analyses. Whether it's the newest software releases, tech innovations, or the latest trends, I'm here to break it all down for you. I work from UpdateStar’s Berlin main office.

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