Yes it’s old… but it still works, even if ISP double NATs you.

(This is my review for the iOS App tweaked for the Mac App: both have REMAINED in my Dock(s) as go-to remoting apps, despite minor bugs. Read on as to why. ISP network topology is changing, iTeleport is robust enough to keep up WITHOUT updates. Figure that one out.)

I dont know why therere all these negative reviews here—this may be an older app, and the Dev may have not upgraded it recently, but that doesnt matter. There are a number of older robust apps on the store. This is one of them.

Many things changed since my last review, where I said that you dont even need to use Google to use this app. I was able to configure it without Google just fine until I had to change ISPs. My new ISP has put me behind "double NAT" hell. You have no static IP and you have no dynamic IP either. You have an inaccessible private address that only works inside the providers LAN.

This is the ONLY app that, using the Google integration, can reach behind an ISP that has "double NATd" you.

Other alternatives like "Screens" dont work. Apples own "Back to my Mac" doesnt work.

Yes I tested them both, only I teleport could get to my Mac Mini, that my ISP hides behind a "double NATd" network.

If you dont like googles security warnings, then do what you have to do with iCloud: make an application specific password specific to this app. Done and done.

Yes Google has a free Remote client now but it has "NAT transversal issues"—even after all this time iTeleport does not.

Bottom line? iTeleport is still my go-to remote desktop application. End of story.

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UPDATE: Version 6.16 fixes one of my (only!) longstanding pet peeves of iTeleport-Mac, that of remote paste to Mac hosts. The circle is now complete. My original review still stands: This App is EASIER than doing ARD + ssh (thru another App, which I also own). Original review:

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Im also a very happy iOS iTeleport user, so when the current version went on sale I got the Mac one as well. If you have to get to a machine thru an ssh tunnel its really easy with this App.

I say this as a part time sysadm who also has access to Terminal and other Share Apple Services thru ssh tunnel Apps as well as Apple Remote Desktop. Do I need to mention that Apples own ARD isnt the best player with ssh? And wont do other platforms?

This will. Highly recommended as in I bought the Apps and use them daily.

Also: The developers are VERY friendly and responsive. There was a crashing issue recently (on iOS, not Mac). The fix was found, worked, pushed, and out within 48 hours. And this includes Apple review time. Another reason for 5 stars. If you find good devs, please buy their Apps!

Leo of BORG about iTeleport: VNC & RDP