Leave a Review Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro
Pretty frickin cool
I found this app after searching for a few weeks for something like it. Reading reviews and comparing capabilities and such. I initially got the free version to see if it did what I was looking for and was greatly impressed with this apps functions and customizable options. It works really well almost identical to a mouse/remote control. Exactly what I wanted.
One downfall which I think is not too bad is that when I finally bought the full version it started to crash, (could’ve also been my internet connection because that later changed) but sometimes it doesn’t want to automatically connect to my MacBook. I don’t mind this too much because I’m not too lazy to just do whatever I need to on my actual laptop if the app is down or maybe updating. But as a paid version I suppose it could be improved (?) I’m pretty laid back on regardless mostly because overall with everything laid out in front of me, I really like this app. It gets the job done and continues to improve anyway so it’s not a big deal.
One last thing. Every time I use this app my friends and family are always amazed that I’m controlling my laptop from my phone. I think it’s great and definitely worth the purchase for the full version.Show lessFloweeeerrs
Developer Response
Hi, please help me fix those crashes - drop me a note to support@cherpake.comCan not live without this app!!!!
All you 1-star reviewers, are you NUTS?? Or do you have a bone to pick? Or are you jealous, or not know how to use this? Either way, there are VERY few utility apps that I agree to use and pay for, and this is one that I can no longer be without. Usefulness is unsurpassed. Developer is also very active with bug fixes. This even comes with an Apple Watch app where you can control your computer. Who else is doing that? No one. Download. Learn. Use. Appreciate.Show lessHeatwave998
Honestly? Far Exceeded Expectations
I’ve tried a handful of similar apps, but I’m so impressed with the quality of Remote Pro. I’m a software developer. I often switch between my iMac and MacBook Pro, and now, given the pandemic, I’m often doing it from the comfort of my bed or sofa. As an engineer, the fact that this functions so smoothly is just beyond impressive; as a user, it’s so convenient, and filled to the brim with clever features. This isn’t just a remote, this single app makes your phone a featured-packed, surprisingly integrated extension of your computer. I love it.Show less__misha
Best of its kind
I’ve tried a few of these phone-as-touchpad apps over several years! None of them are as feature rich as this. At best with apps like this you pay a few bucks for something rough around the edges, just ugly and only a serviceable touchpad at best. Not the case here! This thing lets you make custom keypads for any apps, all kinds of useful presets like numpad or media controls to access from in app or as a widget, this thing even lets you view your pc screen, and that was a really cool surprise. Check it out, the dev is still updating frequently so who knows how far this project can go.Show lessBBSTR2049
Works!
UPDATE: The developer got back to me the next day and told me what to do. There was still some confusion amidst multiple icons (probably from several original attempts to get things to work), and listings of my phone as more than one device, but I was able to delete all the duplicates and eventually able to figure it out. Thanks. Changed from one star to five.
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ORIGINAL REVIEW: Sorry, it’s stuck at “Please authorize this device on Mac/PC.” Either doesn’t work or need more instructions.Show lessKevin_in_cs
Time = Money
The track pad I was considering buying, no longer on the table. This allows me to only need my phone for my mac and other needs. As my TV remote is used for power, volume, and changing sources. I can use less and do more, gives me the freedom to be in another room on the same wifi and play music across my home from my mac. Launching apps like Netflix, or VPNs are a breeze, I can leave my mac closed and do everything as I have been before, but from the comfort of my couch, bed, or balcony. I haven’t found any problems with it besides the keyboard disabling and stopping me from typing, but that doesn’t last more than a couple seconds and I’m right back. Minor inconvenience, but no reason to drop a star. Highly grateful for this app and well worth the money. I’d rather spend a few bucks on an app than spend X amount on a trackpad that I can lose and that adds to clutter.Show lessMr Misery 💀
Developer Response
Cool! Thanks so much for your kind words. Recently I have fixed some bugs with keyboard - if you still seeing this problem, please drop me a note to support@cherpake.com, and let's see if I can fix it too.Great App!
This is a really great app with top notch support from the developer.
Unlike many similar products on the app store, this one includes just about every feature you would need for the initial price. No hidden features that cost you extra after you have purchased the app. Everything is included and everything is there.
I have tried Mouse Pro and Remote Mouse Pro and this is by far the better product.
The only negative is the layout, which IMO is a bit over complicated. Besides that, there really is the anything bad to say. If you are looking for something that has media controls, mouse functions, and an endless amount of customization for everything in-between... Then this is the app your looking for.Show less@rias51
not quite intuitive
in the input mode it does act as a trackpad, but the downside is that if I am showing the screen, I have to follow the mouse visually. I does not correlate to where my finger is, so it doesn’t act like a “touch screen”. It will take some accommodation on my part to work in this mode. I am trying to get a situation where I don’t have to hold my macbook on my lap, and once I get used to either following the mouse pointer on the mac or getting a secondary display this app will create an excellent interface for me. Once that is done, I may up the rating to 5 points.Show lessSupuflourous Flounder
A True Benchmark For Thoughtful Utility
This app (and its companions) are truly an exercise in thoughtful ingenuity. Basically if you want something, anything really, done on your Mac, this remote app allows you to either do it from a premade function within the app or spend a few minutes “building” the feature you want to use to manipulate your Mac with scripts and Siri commands (and I’m sure much more). I do wish the app developers website was more detailed in how to use the many, many, many features. I’ve mostly caught on but I can tell there’s this entire feature set waiting in there to be utilized but I’m just not savvy or knowledgeable enough to know and the directions are scant or relegated to more basic functions. However, having more options than you know how to use isn’t exactly my idea of a huge problem. The apps are constantly being updated and always becoming more useful and streamlined. It’s obvious with every update someone who cares about these products is on the other end dreaming up ways to polish the feature set. Thanks, friend!Show lessJacob Lawson Mitchell
Developer Response
WOW! Thanks for your kind words. I would love to know what I can do to improve the rating from 3 stars though.Super Legit
I’m skeptical of most things that seem too good to be true and this was one of them, but it’s totally legit. I mean I’ve had it for 10 minutes so far but it does everything and more as advertised! Absolutely zero lag when using the track pad and so far has been able to totally replace me having to use my mouse and keyboard when using my iMac as a TV (I have the 25 inch 5k iMac and we use it in our bedroom in place of a normal TV...xfinity on there is great) but anyways yeah this things totally worth a couple bucksShow lessKevin Klotz
