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 UniPad, Remote Mouse, MouseRemote and VLC Remote.

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Remote Control for Mac

Remote Desktop Tool
Freemium • Proprietary

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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Remote Control for Mac alternatives page was last updated Nov 14, 2023

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.
32 Unified Remote alternatives
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License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Remote Desktop Tool
- Mobile Remote Control Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- Windows Phone
- iPad
Unified Remote Features
Customizable
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Is Unified Remote a good alternative to Remote Control for Mac?
- 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

UniPad
UniPad is a Universal Mousepad for the Mac. Please install the companion app (also called UniPad) on the Mac.
17 UniPad alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
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Remote Mouse
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.
18 Remote Mouse alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Remote Desktop Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple Watch
Remote Mouse Features
Support for Gestures
MultiTouch
Protected by Password
Voice recognition
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MouseRemote
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.
17 MouseRemote alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
MouseRemote VS Remote Control for Mac
Is MouseRemote a good alternative to Remote Control for Mac?
- MouseRemote is the most popular Open Source alternative to Remote Control for Mac.
- MouseRemote is Free and Open SourceRemote Control for Mac is Freemium and Proprietary

VLC Remote
This application allows you to control media playback of VLC Media Player from your mobile device.
12 VLC Remote alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Remote Desktop Tool
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- Windows Phone
- iPad
- Apple Watch
VLC Remote Features
HTTP server
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- VLC Remote is the most popular commercial alternative to Remote Control for Mac.
- VLC Remote is Paid and ProprietaryRemote Control for Mac is Freemium and Proprietary

XMouse Remote Mouse & Keyboard
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.
18 XMouse Remote Mouse & Keyboard alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
- Android
XMouse Remote Mouse & Keyboard Features
Ad-free
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Discontinued
Last commit was in August 2022.

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ControlPC
ControlPC transform your iPhone or iPad into a simple, easy-to-use, remote control.
13 ControlPC alternatives
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License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Mobile Remote Control Tool
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
ControlPC Features
No registration required
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FullControl
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.
32 FullControl alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
FullControl Features
Remote monitoring
Hardware Monitoring
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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.
18 AIO Remote alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Remote Desktop Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Android Tablet
- Blackberry 10
AIO Remote Features
Portable
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Mobile Air Mouse
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.
29 Mobile Air Mouse alternatives
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License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Remote Desktop Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple Watch
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Remote Buddy
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...
37 Remote Buddy alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Remote Desktop Tool
Platforms
- Mac
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Ultimate Control
Ultimate Control is a set of software tools that allow you to take control of your computer wirelessly.
33 Ultimate Control alternatives
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License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Ultimate Control Features
Support for Gestures
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