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, Android, Mac 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

    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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    • Unified Remote is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Remote Control for Mac.

    • Unified Remote is the most popular free alternative to Remote Control for Mac.

    • Unified Remote is Freemium and ProprietaryRemote Control for Mac is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Unified Remote is CustomizableRemote Control for Mac is not according to our users
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    MacMobility

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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.

    29 MacMobility alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • MacMobility is the most popular commercial alternative to Remote Control for Mac.

    • MacMobility is Paid and ProprietaryRemote Control for Mac is Freemium and Proprietary
    • MacMobility is CustomizableRemote Control for Mac is not according to our users
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    UniPad

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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
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  5. Remote Mouse icon

    Remote Mouse

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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.

    21 Remote Mouse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  7. XMouse Remote Mouse & Keyboard icon

    XMouse Remote Mouse & Keyboard

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    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

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
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    • XMouse Remote Mouse & Keyboard is the most popular Open Source alternative to Remote Control for Mac.

    • XMouse Remote Mouse & Keyboard is Free and Open SourceRemote Control for Mac is Freemium and Proprietary
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    MouseRemote

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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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  10. ControlPC icon

    ControlPC

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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
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    FullControl

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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 (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    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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    Mobile Air Mouse

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    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.

    31 Mobile Air Mouse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  14. Remote Buddy icon

    Remote Buddy

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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...

    39 Remote Buddy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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