Leave a Review Rowmote Pro for Mac
#1 most used app...
This is one of the handiest apps I've ever had the great pleasure if using, makes home-theater use for the computer not just possible, but effortless. Works like a charm, even switching between multiple computers... I couldn't be more pleased! CONSTANTLY being updated, tweaked, and improved, it is not only the most frequently updated app I own, but also the most improved. As a long time user, across several generations of devices, and between several computers, I have a bit of perspective on this app, and even with the benefit of hindsight the app has stood the test of time, and continues to improve beyond what I can imagine; it has been and continues to be my most used app, and the one I continue to be most impressed with... Thanks Rowmote!Show lessJDeaconStone
Great App
This is a great app. For those of you who are wondering whether or not this is a practical app, consider you're making a presentation at work or at church and you're using your computer through the projector. You obviously can't control you computer from there. So, that's where this app comes in handy. It not only functions as a remote, bit also as a wireless mouse and keyboard. You can also use this at home to run iTunes from anywhere in the house if you've got a wireless network. It gives you great control over your computer from a distance.
The only con to this app is that it drains your battery. However, you can avoid this problem by going to your settings and turning "Airplane Mode" on. This will turn off your Airport so the battery won't drain as fast. You'll have to turn "Airplane Mode" off every time you want to use it, but it's not that big of a hassle.
Great app overall!Show lessP-Naj
Perfect app and support!
This app is awesome! I had a little trouble getting it to work at first, but Joel at rowmote support walked me through my difficulties step by step. Now that I've used the application it is amazing! I no longer have the need to have a keyboard and a mouse around. I only wish I had known about this program a month or so ago before I purchased a magic mouse! I have purchased many apps for the iPhone and now the iPad, this is the first time I have ever written a review of one. I felt compelled to because of the wonderful and timely technical support of this application. I have read many horror stories of other users having issues with apps and getting no response from the developer. This is not one of those apps! It does what it says it does and if you need assistance rest assured you will be helped when needed. Buy with confidence!Show lessKev2112
i love this app
This is really a great app for controlling a Mac. It's fast, constantly getting updated, and the developer was quick to respond to my question. There are so many applications that have built-in settings, and the app launcher is a really helpful tool too. Only a few suggestions for improvement - sometimes it disconnects from Wifi and takes forever to reconnect, which is kind of annoying when I want to quickly pause a song or something. This very well could be just the iPhone, too, but any fixes would be great! Second, I was so excited to see controls for the Pandora One desktop app. However, some greater controls over the app would be awesome! Like, if we could somehow change stations and like a song, as well as see what's currently playing. Finally, support for Radioshift in the same way would be sweeeeet. Hope these get added soon, and keep up the good work!Show lesskittycat262728
If you want a remote for your computer - GET THIS NOW!!!!
I've tried almost all of the alternatives to Rowmote - they all work fine, but Rowmote has been the best experience by far. It's incredible in it's simplicity. Though I consider myself very "techical", I found that the other remote apps actually had too many features - too many buttons everywhere. Rowmote is streamlined - you can use it almost without looking (which is impressive for an app on an iPhone). While the developer does constantly add little tweaks and updates, they never get in the way. This app just keeps getting better and better. Plus I feel good that my money is going to a med student (I think the developer is one?) I had an issue with the app and emailed him at his personal email which he provided, and he actually wrote me back and offered to troubleshoot the issue. Seriously, that's awesome. I have never, ever taken the time to write a review but I just have so many great things to say about this app. Just buy it. And don't skimp out - the extra dollar is way worth it for the Pro version. It's the cheapest and most functional remote you'll ever buy. The new dock that wa recently added is awesome too by the way - genius!! Buy this now!!!!!!!!!Show lesskidcudiFAN
One of the best uses for your iPhone
Whether you're looking at this app as a gimmick to show off to your sorry blackberry friends, or you're serious about controlling everything in your life through your phone, I'm here to say this app is for you. If you're sitting there saying - if this works like it says it does, 5 bucks is a great price- buy it!
The only caveat is that battery life is not forever, but I'm not taking a star off for that because this is the iPhone we're talking about here, and battery life is a problem for any use. So for absolute die hards- this may not be the perfect replacement for a real remote, but I'd say it's perfect for 9/10 people, and it's worth $5 for that tenth to see for himself.
Coolest app on my phone (and I have a lot of cool apps)Show lessSamPatton
If you plan to upgrade from the basic version and have multiple devices, read on
This is not clearly explained by the developer or Appl but it turns out that if you Upgrade via the in-app purchase YOU CAN UPGRADE ALL DEVICES at NO extra charge, iTunes will just tell you that you have already purchased that item and will upgrade the app on the additional devices withouth charging again. Only pain is to repeat the process on each device, however this is less work than buying the Pro version on the store and replacing the original one. Problem with this second method is that you have to configure whatever custom settings you have on all the devices and re-pair them with the computers. Also, costs an extra buck. I left the review similar to the original in the hope that it may clarify the situation for others in my same position. Apple TV support takes a bit of work and guts. This is a great app. Highly recommended.Show lesscoliv77
Contact the developer before writing this App off. Well written App. Future looks very promising.
Contact the developer before writing this App off. Developers have no way of responding to App Store reviews, no way to contact the person who left the review, and no way to issue a refund through the App Store. Developers would like to resolve issues rather than receive negative reviews. Most of them do this for the love of it and not for the money. Thats why most of them are free or nearly free. After emailing the developer he contacted me with in 15 min on a Sunday at 4:30 PM. The developer was very helpful and then explained that he has version 2.0 done and is waiting on Apple to approve it. Well written App. Very simple and yet still has all the features that a Mac user has learned to love. Waiting for update release to fix remaining bugs. Using an iphone, Macbook pro and an Airport Extreme and mouse doesn't work to its fullest ability yet. Thats the only thing that is preventing me from giving it a 5 star rating.Show lessmx14
Perfect compliment to HTPC
I bought this app when I bought a MacMini to use as a home theater PC. I wanted something that had a trackpad and keyboard built in, Rowmote has that. I like that it is open to controlling things such as finder, I chatted away in iChat with it, e-mailed people via the mail app and in Safari, and controlled Plex with no issues. The only thing that is wrong with this application (and it's not wrong just touchy), is that the shake to toggle the keyboard is so sensitive that I sneeze and it toggles the keyboard off and on. I wish we can lock the screen. For example, if I am using the trackpad I can lock it in both landscape or portrait and likewise with the keyboard. That's really the only thing I'd enhance. I love that it reacts to two finger scrolling (that is a plus to those of us who use a notebook frequently. It also seems to be semi friendly on the battery.Show lessjessica.
The Best Out There...
Rowmote Pro does exactly what it says on the tin. It's a remote control for your Mac / Apple TV. The pro version has the very nice addition of allowing you to use your device as a remote track-pad and keyboard (with keyboard modifiers). This thing has changed the way I watch TV - no more fumbling for remote controls, everything is in one place! The UI is slick and intuitive and offers audible feedback when buttons are pressed making it very easy to use without having to look at the device. Rowmote Pro integrates with many mainstream media programs (Quicktime, Plex, Front Row, EyeTV to name a few...) and it even allows you to launch these applications right from your device at the touch of a button (no more worrying about whether you remembered to start the application before sitting down to watch some TV!) Highly recommended!Show lessThomas Pedley
