ControlPC AlternativesMobile Remote Control Tools and other similar apps like ControlPC

ControlPC is described as 'Transform your iPhone or iPad into a simple, easy-to-use, remote control' and is a mobile remote control tool in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to ControlPC for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Linux, Mac and iPhone apps. The best ControlPC alternative is KDE Connect, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ControlPC are Unified Remote, Valent, across and Rustfly.

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  1. KDE Connect icon

    KDE Connect

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    Empowers seamless interaction between devices, offering notifications, SMS replies, music control, file sharing, volume control, secure connections, and cross-platform compatibility.

    81 KDE Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
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    • KDE Connect is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to ControlPC.

    • KDE Connect is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ControlPC.

    • KDE Connect is Free and Open SourceControlPC is Free and Proprietary
    • KDE Connect is Privacy focused and LightweightControlPC is not according to our users
  2. Unified Remote icon

    Unified Remote

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    Unified Remote is an app that lets you control your entire computer from your mobile device. In short, it turns your device into a WiFi or Bluetooth remote control for all the programs on your computer. It is easily the most feature-filled Mobile-PC remote available.

    38 Unified Remote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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  4. Valent icon

    Valent

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    Securely connect your devices to open files and links where you need them, get notifications when you need them, stay in control of your media and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • KDE Connect
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    across

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    1. Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse Emulator: across makes a Bluetooth equipped PC or Mac work as a standard Bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo. Thus, you can seamlessly/wirelessly control all your smart devices including computer, smartphone and tablet PC with the computer’s keyboard and...
    172 across alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    • across is the most popular commercial alternative to ControlPC.

    • across is Paid and ProprietaryControlPC is Free and Proprietary
    • across is LightweightControlPC is not according to our users
  6. Rustfly icon

    Rustfly

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    Rustfly allows users to control their desktop mouse and keyboard using a mobile device. It features two modes: touch and sensor for versatile control.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  7. Remote Control for VLC icon

    Remote Control for VLC

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    The Remote Control for VLC is an iPhone / iPad application that controls the VLC Media Player from VideoLAN remotely over a WiFi connection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    VLC Remote

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    This application allows you to control media playback of VLC Media Player from your mobile device.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  10. AIO Remote icon

    AIO Remote

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    AIO Remote stands for All In One Remote, With All In One remote, you can control any application ever by creating your own fully customized custom remotes. You can use your Android/Blackberry phone/tablet. Windows, Linux and Mac are supported.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Blackberry 10
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  11. WifiMouse icon

    WifiMouse

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    WifiMouse is an Android app designed and created by Logan Krumbhaar, a programmer living in Pennsylvania.

    The app allows you to use your phone as a remote control for your computer.

    23 WifiMouse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    PRemoteDroid

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    PRemoteDroid uses your home's wifi connection to control your computer desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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    VLC Direct

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    Remote control your desktop VLC, Video Streaming Player/Remote for Android™!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  14. VLC Mobile Remote icon

    VLC Mobile Remote

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    Install VMR Connect to your computer, that's it, you're ready! Play, Pause, Forward, Rewind, Volume, Full Screen, Shuffle and more. Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Prime, HotStar etc Controls on your fingertips.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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