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The best I’ve tried.
Remote for Mac is probably the best desktop remote app I’ve tried and I’ve tried several. This one, for me, is the most comprehensive for Macs. Just about every function and option needed to control your Mac is available. Frequent updates to the app also gives me relief that the devs of this app take it seriously and assure their customers that it is constantly up to date.
Thanks for making a great, complete, desktop remote app experience.Show lesscwglideman
Connectivity is inconsistent
I would really like to be able to use this app to control my MacBook to view streaming on my TV. It only connects to my MacBook if I cajole it. It has connected once or twice automatically but lately has been very frustrating. Since it works well when it does connect, I will not uninstall it, hoping to see a fix soon. Just now it just stopped responding at all. It is not too much to ask for an app to work well and as advertised when I buy it.
EDIT: The app has been updated regularly since my initial review and reliability has improved a great deal. I still find it is a wonderful product and recommend it highly. I am raising to FOUR STARS for now, pending how it improves its connectivity.Show lessGrizzBird
Very handy tools
I’ve been using most of the Cheroake tools to my complete satisfaction in Windows and Mac.
They really increase productivity, so spend some time learning the all the features and how you can apply them in your daily computing routine.
I dedicate a great deal of time providing technical remote assistance to help users with their system, so being able to control resources with an iPhone has been a real joy.
The Numeric Keypad is a real gem as I have managed to create custom “shortcuts” using those keys!
Sibelius users will love the ability to input music symbols away from the tiny keypad window built-in into the program.
I really like the functionality offered by Remote for Mac/Win to open programas without navigating in the Graphical User Interface!
I’d probably be happier with a more pleasant Graphical Design, but it’s my opinion based on taste.
In short, the remote utilities from Cherpake are a good way to increase productivity.Show lessJorgenio
Great app!!!
Mainly use it to hook up my macbookpro with my tv. While using the magic mouse was good, this app makes it a great experience with custom controls for video playback and the ability to input my password onto the starting screan. Having no longer to get up and input the password on the keyboard, and having the touchpad and keyboard in the same app makes it very useful! All for a smaller price than buying an external wireless keyboard and mouse! Get the PRO verision! The free version is good, but the pro version is well worth it!Show lessIZR
Super Useful
Really great! Can pretty much fully operate my mac remotely, useful for things like hooking it up to a tv & browsing/watching from the couch, or changing music from a distance. Also great for turning the mac off from another room. Almost no latency most of the time with the mouse and keyboard, and the macro/hot key options are super useful for adding in your own shortcuts, for example i operate my music creation software from the recording booth easily with the mouse/keyboard option and shortcuts i’ve created with the appShow lesscprwhtly
Must have app
This tiny little app packs more power than it seems to have. Sure the interface isn’t full of fireworks and pixie dust and you can’t make it your own custom colors, but it s amazing for remotely controlling your Mac. I use it often to turn my devices on and off through a shortcut on my HomePod, I use it to control my displays, to manage volume, lock and unlock the computers, remote into them, use them as external mouse and keyboard and so much more. I absolutely love this app. What I’d love to see is the ability to remotely log into the computers when not on the same network and this app would kill many others. Keep up the great work!Show lessoneDiscovery
Great productivity hack!
I am an academic. No relationship with the developer.
My two cents: I was going to buy an external keyboard that had programable keys in order to boost my workflow. But they were very ugly and bulky, or too expensive. This is the solution! You can make your own layouts including the controls of each app or any key combination. You can have a layout for things that work across all apps, layouts for specific apps, or combinations. For example, I have a layout for online meetings with what need at hand, another for when I am writing, or collecting data, etc. I don’t play games, but I imagine you could use for that too. Just change the setting to prevent your iphone from going to sleep while on the app, and you’ll have an additional dynamic keyboard.Show lessticoDC
Well rounded with useful features!
I have had the app for around 2 years. It has certainly had its crashes and challenges, but it has come in crazy handy over the years. The phone app offers enough customization to make it easy to perform certain repetitive tasks without using the standard UI, but even the standard UI is responsive and sophisticated enough to complete a majority of casual tasks. The Mac app runs quietly in the background and doesn’t use many processing resources, and is pretty good at being responsive at startup. Don’t bother with the Apple Watch app, it hardly works (at least for me). Overall I would certainly recommend it.Show lessOl' bloke
Phenomenal
The basic functionality of just being able to use my phone as a trackpad and keyboard is amazing enough - but that’s just scratching the surface for this app. Pre designed keypads for every streaming site out there. Don’t like the layout? You can customize it. You can create totally custom keypads to launch and control any site, macro etc.
I have my MBP docked with a 32in monitor that serves as my tv in the bedroom. I can control everything, from my phone, while laying in bed. Better than I traditional tv remote.
Actions also work perfectly with Siri and Shortcuts. Every morning before leaving I need to turn my monitor off. Using the Siri integration with this app, I don’t even need to unlock my phone. I just trigger Siri, say “monitor off”, and monitor shuts off within 2 seconds.
By far the best, and most used app on my devices. Honest review. From a very satisfied user. Keep it up devs!Show lessMericanFinds
Best PC remote control available
I have tried a number of remote control apps and this one is head-and-shoulders above the rest. The other apps do not consistently remain connected with my PC or they work with one PC program but not other programs. I previously had to swap between two different apps to get the same functionality that this single app offers, plus, this app offers a lot more.
I use my PC as a media player to show content on my TV. The ability to create my own keyboards and macros in this app makes controlling VLC and even web-based players super easy. This app has never dropped the connection and works with every PC program I have tried it with. The ability to see my computer screen on my iPad is helpful, too.
This developer has put much care into the development of the app, and he responds to support requests very quickly. I do believe this is the last app I will need for remote controlling my PC, and I will happily delete the other apps I was using.
The biggest challenge you may face with this app is learning how to use all the features, but help is available online with step-by-step instructions.Show lesschuckisgreat
Developer Response
Thanks, and if you have any question about a feature or even a suggestion don't hesitate to drop me a line to support@cherpake.com
