ControlPC Alternatives

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, Linux, Mac, Windows and iPhone. The best alternative is KDE Connect, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ControlPC are Unified Remote, VLC Remote, WifiMouse and Valent.

ControlPC alternatives are mainly Remote Desktop Tools but may also be Mobile Remote Control Tools or Mouse Sharing Utilities. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of ControlPC.

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ControlPC

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Mobile Remote Control Tool

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Android Tablet
iPad

ControlPC transform your iPhone or iPad into a simple, easy-to-use, remote control.

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KDE Connect
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Free • Open Source
Mobile Remote Control Tool
Phone Tracker
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Sailfish OS
Plasma Mobile
53 alternatives to KDE Connect
KDE Connect is a project that aims to communicate all your devices. For example, with KDE Connect you can receive your phone notifications on your computer, or just use your phone as a remote control for your desktop.
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KDE Connect Features
1. Privacy focusedKDE Connect is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. VoiP CallsKDE Connect allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
3. No TrackingKDE Connect will not track you or use your personal data.
4. Ad-freeKDE Connect doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Share Clipboard
Remote media control
Send & Receive SMS
Real-time sync
Integrated File Sharing
Battery level report
Remote File Access
Live Push Notifications
Universal clipboard
Remote music control
Unified Remote
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Remote Desktop Tool
Mobile Remote Control Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
26 alternatives to Unified Remote
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.
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Unified Remote Features
Customizable
VLC Remote
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Remote Desktop Tool
Android
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Android Tablet
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Apple Watch
11 alternatives to VLC Remote
This application allows you to control media playback of VLC Media Player from your mobile device.
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VLC Remote Features
HTTP server
WifiMouse
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
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Windows
Linux
Android
20 alternatives to WifiMouse
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.
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WifiMouse Features
PC Remote access
Mouse Gestures
Valent
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Free • Open Source
Linux
GNOME
Flatpak
51 alternatives to Valent
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.
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Valent Features
Live Push Notifications
Send & Receive SMS
Share Clipboard
Integrated File Sharing
Battery level report
Remote File Access
Gtk
Remote media control
KDE
Remote Control for VLC
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Free • Proprietary
iPhone
iPad
6 alternatives to Remote Control for VLC
The Remote Control for VLC is an iPhone / iPad application that controls the VLC Media Player from VideoLAN remotely over a WiFi connection.
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Remote Control for VLC Features
VLC
AIO Remote
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Free • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
Blackberry 10
PlayBook
15 alternatives to AIO Remote
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.
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AIO Remote Features
1. PortableAIO Remote can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
VLC Mobile Remote
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Freemium • Proprietary
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Linux
Android
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11 alternatives to VLC Mobile Remote
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.
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VLC Mobile Remote Features
VLC
PRemoteDroid
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Free • Proprietary
Android
4 alternatives to PRemoteDroid
PRemoteDroid uses your home's wifi connection to control your computer desktop.

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Remote Control for Mac
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Freemium • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
iPhone
iPad
15 alternatives to Remote Control for Mac
Turn your iPhone or iPad into the ultimate remote control for your Mac. Take full control over your Mac – use your iOS device as a trackpad and keyboard or launch any app from anywhere within your home.

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