Control‎ - Mac Remote Control

Control‎ - Mac Remote Control

Remotely Control Mac Apps

5 ratings
3 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 11, 2025
  • July 15, 2026

Features

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Easily manage media playback and system volume on your Mac from your iPhone or iPad. It supports popular apps like Spotify, VLC, and Apple Music without requiring subscriptions or companion app installations.

System-level volume control
Basic media playback controls
Supports TV.app, Music.app, VLC, Spotify
No subscription or companion app needed
Connects via built-in permissions
Requires same network connection
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What's New in Control‎

2.0.1

July 15, 2026

- Control is now significantly faster at communicating with your Mac. - Improved VoiceOver and Voice Control support. - Added support for mpv app. - Fixed an issue with spacing in Preferences. (Thanks AP.) - Fixed a crash that could occur when deleting a saved connection. - Minor design improvements and improved error handling.

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User reviews

If only Safari was Supported!

Found this app via Gemini recommendation. I was looking for an app that can control my Mac's media, but all other remote control apps require a server app to be downloaded on my Mac. This seems to be the only app that only requires an iPhone download and some permissions access, and then you're ready to go. However, the only issue is Safari is experimental and it appeared not to work for me. So, I wasn't really able to use this app too much. Hopefully, in the future, there are better updates.

Response to Ryan:

Hi Ryan, I don't have this app currently since many of the apps can be controlled using my Smart TV remote.

The reason I want to use Safari is to be able to watch media specifically on a web browser. I would like to access movie websites that do not have a dedicated app on my Smart TV.
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Response from developer

Thanks for the positive review despite it not working as you'd hoped. I'm just seeing this now, but if you're interested, I'd love to know more about what you were trying to get working in Safari. Feel free to reach out via the support/feedback buttons in app, or at console-orbit1a@icloud.com Best, Ryan

Very helpful

Great for changing music on laptop when I’m crafting / cooking

Just what I needed

I’ve been looking for this solution forever. Thank you to whoever made this… great design!

FAQ

How does Control connect to my Mac?

Control connects directly to your Mac using built-in permissions. This requires both your iOS device and Mac to be on the same network and for Remote Access to be enabled on your Mac.

What apps does Control support for media playback?

Control currently supports system-level volume and basic media controls for TV.app, Music.app, QuickTime Player, VLC, IINA, Spotify, and Safari (experimental).

Does Control require a subscription or payment?

No, Control is completely free to use and does not require any subscription or payment. It also does not require any companion app installations on your Mac.

Is Control available for Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Control is supported on iPhone and iPad, indicating it is an iOS-exclusive application.

How often is Control updated?

The latest version of Control is 1.12, and it was last updated on December 14, 2025. This suggests a relatively active development cycle.

What is the age rating for Control?

Control has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

Does Control have ads?

No, Control does not contain advertisements. The app is free and ad-free.

What is the user sentiment for Control?

Control has received a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 4 ratings, indicating very positive user sentiment.