# CTRL Micro — Remote for Desktop & AI Agents

> Tactile control deck for Mac and AI agents with haptic feedback. (iPhone/iPad app by MedHue Labs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-micro/id6801026497 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MedHue Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851646658)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-micro/id6801026497/reviews.md

## What is CTRL Micro?

CTRL Micro turns your iPhone or iPad into a tactile control deck for your Mac and AI agents.

HAPTIC CONTROL DECK
• Feel responsive haptics, sounds, and visual feedback
• Arrange controls where they feel right
• Switch between Mac, Codex, Claude, and Cursor from one deck

CONTROL YOUR MAC
• Launch applications
• Control volume, brightness, media, and windows
• Move the pointer, scroll, click, run Shortcuts, and talk to Siri

MONITOR AI AGENTS
• See task progress and attention states at a glance
• Open recent tasks and start new ones
• Use client-specific controls for Codex, Claude, and Cursor

SPEAK NATURALLY
• Dictate into desktop apps from your deck
• Transcription is processed locally by CTRL Micro Host on your Mac

SEE YOUR MAC
• Watch your Mac respond as you use the control deck, Trackpad, or Keyboard
• Open Desktop View nearby or through Remote Anywhere
• Keep the live screen above your controls or expand it full screen
• Pinch, pan, and double-tap to inspect your Mac screen

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• No CTRL Micro account required
• Nearby connections stay directly between your devices
• Remote Anywhere is end-to-end encrypted; the relay forwards opaque data and cannot read your screen or control content
• Screen frames, keyboard input, commands, and dictation content are not recorded or stored

CTRL Micro requires the separate CTRL Micro Host app for Mac, available from ctrlmicro.com. Pair your iPhone or iPad with one selected Mac and control it nearby or through Remote Anywhere.

## Key features

- Haptic feedback control deck
- Launch Mac applications
- Control Mac volume, brightness, media, windows
- Monitor AI agent progress
- Dictate into desktop apps
- View Mac screen remotely
- End-to-end encrypted connections

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-micro/id6801026497/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good Haptics

*2026-08-24*

Not only did it increased my productivity. It “feels” great to use!

## Frequently asked questions about CTRL Micro

### What is CTRL Micro?

CTRL Micro is a free utility app that transforms your iPhone or iPad into a tactile control deck for your Mac and AI agents. It offers haptic feedback, app launching, media control, and AI agent monitoring.

### Does CTRL Micro require a Mac app?

Yes, CTRL Micro requires the separate CTRL Micro Host app for Mac, which is available from ctrlmicro.com. This host app enables the connection and control of your Mac from your iOS device.

### How does CTRL Micro handle privacy?

CTRL Micro is designed with privacy in mind. No account is required, nearby connections are direct, and Remote Anywhere connections are end-to-end encrypted. Screen frames, keyboard input, commands, and dictation content are not recorded or stored.

### What AI agents can I control with CTRL Micro?

You can monitor and control AI agents such as Codex, Claude, and Cursor. The app provides client-specific controls for these AI tools, allowing you to manage tasks and see their attention states.

### Can I use CTRL Micro for dictation?

Yes, you can speak naturally and dictate into desktop apps from your control deck. The transcription is processed locally by the CTRL Micro Host app on your Mac, ensuring privacy.

### What devices does CTRL Micro support?

CTRL Micro is available for iPhone and iPad. It requires the separate CTRL Micro Host app for Mac to function.

### How often is CTRL Micro updated?

The latest version is 1.0.3, and it was last updated on August 29, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving features, stability, and compatibility.

### Is CTRL Micro free to use?

Yes, CTRL Micro is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned in the provided data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2026-09-08

Fixes an issue where board keys could stop responding with Desktop View open after returning to the app. Moves feedback messages into the native toolbars, with a glass container for the top label.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-09-07

Adds Light, Dark, and System board finishes, improves Model, Reasoning, and Permissions dial feedback, and reduces animated voice-lighting overhead.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-09-06

Control your Mac pointer directly from Desktop View while keeping two-finger pan and zoom separate. Adds optional Codex Background Mode and reliability improvements.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-08-29

Added a Keep Screen Awake setting and improved fast double-tap reliability for hands-free dictation.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-26

Fixed an issue where completed-task alert sounds could replay when Recent task keys reordered.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-12.*
