Remote Control for Mac AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like Remote Control for Mac

Remote Control for Mac is described as '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' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Remote Control for Mac for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and Windows apps. The best Remote Control for Mac alternative is Unified Remote, which is free. Other great apps like Remote Control for Mac are MacMobility, UniPad, Remote Mouse and VLC Remote.

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  1. Unified Remote icon
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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.

    39 Unified Remote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
  2. MacMobility icon
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    Unlock the power of personalized control with MacMobility, the app that brings the functionality of a remote control right to your device.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  3. UniPad icon
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    UniPad is a Universal Mousepad for the Mac. Please install the companion app (also called UniPad) on the Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  4. Remote Mouse icon
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    Turn your smartphone into a wireless touchpad and keyboard now! You can take control of your presentations from anywhere in the room.

    Features

    • Fully Simulated Mouse • Magic Trackpad • Multi-Touch Gestures • Function Keyboard in Landscape Mode (full version only) • Key Combina.

    22 Remote Mouse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  5. VLC Remote icon
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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
     
  6. Remotely control X11 via SSH commands generated by your phone or tablet. Works well on the Raspberry Pi or any other Linux machine. No Mac or Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
     
  7. MouseRemote icon
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    MouseRemote was initiated as the solution of controlling computer via Local Network. It is Android Application which emulates the behaviour of touchpad of Laptop computer. MouseRemoteServer is required to be run in Computer in order to control Computer Remotly.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  8. ControlPC icon
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    ControlPC transform your iPhone or iPad into a simple, easy-to-use, remote control.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. FullControl icon
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    FullControl is a fun, and easy-to-use app that turns your iPhone or iPad into a remote control. So you can control your computer with a tap or flick of a finger.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. AIO Remote icon
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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
     
  11. Mobile Air Mouse instantly transforms your mobile device into a motion-based mouse, trackpad, and wireless remote for your computer! It uses the built-in accelerometer to translate your hand motions into mouse movements on your screen.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  12. Remote Buddy icon
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    The most powerful remote control solution for the Mac®. Control more than 100 applications, virtual keyboard and mouse, presentations, media center software and important system settings right from your iPhone™, iPod® Touch, your Apple® Remote or one of the many...

    40 Remote Buddy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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