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Better than what I expected!
I have been eying another app to turn my iPad in to a mouse and keyboard for my home theater Mac mini, but this one popped up when I was getting ready to install it. It looked like it had better functionality, so I decided to give it a try. Am I glad I did! Not only does it have the trackpad/keyboard functionality I was looking for, but it has wake/sleep on lan, controls for my media players, (vlc play/pause/full screen!) support to add commands for Siri and ability to make shortcuts with special keyboards for all of my apps! I feel a little like this review might not be taken seriously because I am gushing with praise, but I am really impressed with this app. I can’t wait to dig a little further in to it and find more ideas for customization!Show lessDiana Murphy
Couldn’t Live Without Remote•Pro
It has been almost a decade since I first got Remote Pro and I cannot imagine my electronic life without it. This app is far more than just a tv remote, I use it to open and close apps, switch to an app, and see the screen when I am not in the same room with the desktop; among other things. I have multiple Apple devices and not all of the are compatible with the universal control feature that Apple is now offering. I don’t feel the need to upgrade for the sake of bragging rights or to get something from Apple that I already have with Remote•Pro. It works on my iPad Pro so I can see the entire screen and move around in comfort, it works seamlessly with my Apple Watch so I can, for instance, be cooking, pause whatever is playing, and take the call. Sure, I could do exactly the same with my phone but that is exactly the point, I can have the phone in one place, the desktop doing something, and take a call without changing the screen with the cookbook to anything else on my iPad because they are all connected and perform all the functions of Remote•Pro seamlessly.
Years ago, I have forgotten how many, I had a problem and, before I knew it, I had an email from Evgeny Cherpak discussing the issue and (AFAIK) it was fixed soon after because it has never happened again.
All I can say is that I hope Mr. Cherpak keeps making a version that supports Intel Macs for a long time to come.Show lessCooterConsumer
Developer Response
Hi, first of all thanks for your detail review. Secondly if you don't mind please drop me a note to support@cherpake.com and let's look at the issues you raise in order to see if there is something that can be done to solve them. Thanks!Live Show Trigger / Plus Studio Aide
I’m a composer, producer, and performer. After producing pieces with multiple parts, the goal became about how to create the same performance in a live presentation but with fewer people on stage. For this one particular event, I had no engineer, and the stage was not set up exclusively for my particular performance. Well, I connected my laptop to the house mixer, soundchecked it, and triggered my backing tracks in my computer’s DAW (digital audio workstation) wirelessly and flawlessly. Killed the show and got a standing ovation. No engineer, no sound man, no wires, and no hassles. Five Stars and kudos to this developer.
Update: December 21, 2021
Evgeny, thanks for remaining consistent. This is still what I do, and especially during the pandemic I had no recording engineer to enable record and punch in for recording takes, to this app became a lifesaver. I did some of my best work in studio with no help whatsoever. So now over the past two years from Covid to now, this app has saved me thousands in engineer fees. Thank you for this, and blessings to you and yours in the coming year. - DavidShow lessDueLyric
Developer Response
Thank you :) and you are very welcome. Happy new year - and stay safe.Constant updates and new features. Great layout.
I’ve been using this app for the better part of a year now. This has been a year full of binge watching TV on my iMac from bed. This remote has been a lifesaver, with custom controls for every streaming service, a full keyboard, a great Apple Watch app, the ability to wake the computer from sleep, and a responsive mouse. Some functionality is really worth paying for instead of dealing with a subpar free app; Remote•Pro is definitely worth it.Show lessprusamini
Working wonderfully
I installed this app when it was free. Hardly use it until today when my mouse battery completely dead (it’s been giving me notice for half a year before it really dead) and I stuck with Mac with no mouse control. Fortunately, this app is a swiss knife of its kind, so at least I am still able to move a cursor, shut down my pc, and wait until a new battery arrives in ten minute
Anyway it’s an app that better installed and forget it until the time in needed. Isn’t that how Swiss knife is?Show lessAsani V.
Surprisingly fantastic beginning!
Downloaded the app less than 3 hrs ago and already see how very, very useful it is. Although still learning how to access and utilize all of its features, Remote•Pro seems to deliver on its promises. Haven’t tried all the features yet so looking forward to seeing how it functions for other frequently used applications, especially Apple TV and GarageBand. Has the potential to totalmente eliminate hunching over the keyboard to operate the pointer or keyboard functions. Allows me to control a 15-inch screen from about 3 feet away. Tried it controlling video playback while viewing a docuseries. Once I figured out what the symbols/icons controlled, it made frequent fast-forwarding MUCH less onerous. Good job, developer! Me gusta mucho.Show lessDrKvP
Wonderful!
(Actual rating is 4.5) This app is fully worth your money! The best use case i’ve found for it has been when my computer is connected to a tv or monitor away from me and i need to quickly control its keyboard/mouse. it’s a lot easier to use this app than to go out of my way to purchase a bluetooth mouse and keyboard which i would have to use in the dark. the app also allows you to have quick controls over the volume, play/pause, and etc which are better alternatives to scrolling using the trackpad. the final feature i would like to highlight is the ability to launch and close apps (and more) from the app. it is a truly helpful tool and i would get it again. The only thing i would want the developer to improve is the apps ui to make it better looking and more user friendly. Not that it is lacking in the latter part but it would be improved by better aesthetics. Other than that, this is a great app.Show lessjay_062
Invest the time...
This is a very handy and well put together app. It gives me so much control over my Mac from my phone. I love being able to remotely shut down and sleep my Mac.
I can also airplay my Mac screen to my tv and work from my couch!
People leaving negative reviews should invest a little time into learning how to use the app for what they want to do. Don’t approach it trying to use every feature. Concentrate on what you want it for.Show lessBuffalonianJohn
Absolute Must Have Useful App
I originally debated on purchasing this... but I knew how much I wanted something like this for daily use, and after many months I can say without a doubt this was one of the best app purchases I’ve ever made! It is one of the few apps that I honestly use practically daily because I have an entertainment PC hooked up to my living room television and previously had no simple way to control it; this app solves my issue wonderfully and if you have a similar potential use case, you definitely need to grab this app! The customization is great too, I made a “streaming” custom keypad that has one press buttons for each of my major streaming services that auto-launch chrome and go directly to “my queue” on that service’s page; unbelievably convenient!
My one and ONLY complaint is that the desktop portion, which is understandable needed for pairing purposes and is super easy to download and install, is that part does pop a windows “okay to run” type window on PC startup, so unless you leave your PC running all the time, you’ll still need an alternate control device just to approve that windows box (perhaps there is some system level thing that can just set the desktop part of this app to auto-run and allow access at startup without user approval, but I’m not sure). Regardless of that one issue, this app is a no-brainer investment for how much use you will certainly get out of it!Show lessRohifi
Great app which fails to work sporadically
This is by far the best app (when it works), and I have used many remote apps.
My biggest complaint is that there are way too many updates (while updates are great), but they often cause app not to work until next couple attempt, which makes me nervous every time I see update notice (which wouldn’t go away). It happened to me today 4th or 5th time.
My recommendation, please have release at increased cadence with more features rather than more releases with less feature.Show lessKamalMehta
