# FullControl: Remote for Mac — Remote for Mac

> iOS device as a customizable remote control for Mac computers. (iPhone/iPad app by Francesco Burelli.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullcontrol-remote-for-mac/id347857890 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Francesco Burelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/334626957)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 219 App Store ratings · 426 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English, Italian
- Released: 2009-12-30
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullcontrol-remote-for-mac/id347857890/reviews.md

## What is FullControl?

FullControl is a fun, and easy-to-use app that turns your iPhone or iPad into a remote control. So you can control your computer with a tap or flick of a finger.

Why is FullControl so different?
• there are specific commands for each Mac application, for ALL Mac applications!
• high commands customization;
• launch applications;
• volume control;
• navigate through Mac filesystem and open files;
• remote keyboard and mouse.

Do you want to skip to the next track? There is a fast command for this! Do you need to stop the movie? There is a command for this!

Want to start a video? Do not look for it with the mouse, FullControl allows you to access the contents of folders on your Mac and launch files with the program of your choice!

### ALL FEATURES ###

• Custom command FOR EACH Mac application
• Launch applications in the folder "Applications" and in the Dock
• Remote keyboard
• Remote trackpad
• Shutdown, restart, and putting to sleep the Mac
• File browser and file launcher
• Automatic server detection

# In-App Purchases FEATURES #

• Numeric pad
• Live screenshots of your Mac
• Volume control
• Brightness control
• Music control (play, pause, next, previous)
• Prevent device screen lock toggle

FullControl just installed, you have already provided the commands to control your music on iTunes, Spotify, the videos play on VLC, QuickTime, manage live TV on EyeTV!

Requirements
• Mac Intel with Mac OS 10.14 (or higher)
• FullControlHelper (3.1.9 or higher) installed on your Mac
• Accessibility API enabled for FullControlHelper
• Wifi/LAN

FullControlHelper is available for free at http://fullcontrol.cescobaz.com/

## Key features

- Custom commands for each Mac application
- Launch applications and control media
- Remote keyboard and trackpad functionality
- File browser and launcher
- Shutdown, restart, and sleep Mac
- Live screenshots and volume control (in-app purchase)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of FullControl?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fully functional free app
- 👍 Worth-it pro upgrade
- 👍 Easy to use and very useful
- 👍 Excellent remote app
- 🚀 Comprehensive application
- 👍 Allows control of Mac from iPad

**Cons**

- 🐛 No longer functions with newer OS versions
- 🐛 Laggy trackpad and scrolling
- 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
- 🐛 Unreliable connection and disconnects
- 🐛 Certain features not working as expected

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cursor freezes or behaves unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
- Certain commands not working as intended

**Most requested features**

- Add volume and brightness controls
- Improve mouse/trackpad responsiveness
- Integrate with voice assistants
- Allow remote login and power on/off
- Improve UI and customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 426)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullcontrol-remote-for-mac/id347857890/reviews.md

### 5/5 — fully functional free and with a worth-it pro ugrade

*2025-03-31, version 4.2.0*

this is a hardy app that i use all the time to watch tv on my laptop plugged in with on hdmi. i can fully control my computer with my phone. it stays connected even to my slow old and dying laptop that i use primarily for tv in her old age. only today i even realized they had a pro version, a testament to how subtle their advertising is, which i respect in this day and age because advertisers are always all up in our face recently. This app just works. Then the premium version has simple tools to do things like volume up and down, brightness up and down, and also getting to see your screen with your phone. I was happy to buy the premium version because I use this app so often. But even if you don’t buy premium, you can still do everything even without that. You just have to custom input the controls yourself, but you can choose an icon and make a set up that looks really smooth. Make sure you’re exploring the “custom“ selection options because that’s how you can add volume control up down left right buttons, etc. The trackpad can be a little finicky to use, but my computer has an old battery and is running slow. Zooming in usually fixes problems. Thank you for making and supporting such a good app for so long :-) smile

### 5/5 — Top notch remote

*2024-10-19, version 4.2.0*

I use this all the time for video streamed to tv.  Excellent for pausing, rewind etc. using iPhone

### 1/5 — No funciona en MacOS Sequoia

*2024-10-14, version 4.2.0*

Solo funciona la parte del trackpad. Los atajos de teclado han dejado de funcionar, he esperado un tiempo prudencial para ver si lo arreglaban con alguna actualización pero ni rastro. Si no lo solucionan pediré el reembolso

### 3/5 — Keyboard improvements

*2024-10-13, version 4.2.0*

The app does the work but in the keyboard option it should show the laptop’s keyboard cuz only then will it be completely usefull.

### 3/5 — útil

*2024-10-13, version 4.2.0*

funciona muy bien cuando estas conectado vía wifi, si tienes el mac por ethernet, las funciones están limitadas

### 2/5 — no longer functions

*2024-09-30, version 4.2.0*

i’ve loved this app for years but with newer iOS and newer macOS versions it no longer functions. hopefully the developer is able to update soon.

### 1/5 — Time waste only

*2024-06-03, version 4.2.0*

If you are looking for a remote control program that can do everything you can do on your Mac, this is not it. In fact! So far I have not found any remote control program that can do anything even remotely similar. The image shown does not accurately reflect the Mac screen. It's a pain to use, because each task takes much longer than if you were doing it on your Mac. If you use multiple desktops on your Mac, you can't easily switch between them. However, the protocols used by the app can interfere with secure payment methods, so it's recommended that you exit the app completely before using important shopping or government sites.

### 5/5 — Well supported for like 8 years!

*2024-01-13, version 4.2.0*

May not be perfect, but it has a ton of features. The app has been supported for a very long time -which is very important when choosing an app -if it is not being actively updated then it will soon run into problems. So this app is impressive in that way. It also has a lot of features built-in. It may not be the perfect user interface or a perfect app but it is very good imo and deserves the five stars.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2023-09-10, version 4.1.0*

Completely useless, cant even see my network!

### 5/5 — Cool access gadget

*2022-11-21, version 4.1.0*

This is my favorite iPad app. It takes a lot of accessibility to have this kind of control over your computer. Kinda like what James Bond’s car can do. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

## Frequently asked questions about FullControl

### What does FullControl do?

FullControl transforms your iPhone or iPad into a versatile remote control for your Mac. It allows you to control applications, launch files, manage media playback, and even use your mobile device as a keyboard and trackpad for your computer.

### What are the key features of FullControl?

Key features include custom commands for every Mac application, the ability to launch applications and files, remote keyboard and trackpad functionality, and system controls like shutdown and restart. In-app purchases unlock features like live screenshots, volume control, and music controls.

### How much does FullControl cost?

The base application is free to download. Additional advanced features, such as a numeric pad, live screenshots, volume control, brightness control, music control, and a toggle to prevent device screen lock, are available through in-app purchases.

### What are the requirements to use FullControl?

To use FullControl, you need a Mac running Mac OS 10.14 or higher, and the FullControlHelper application installed on your Mac. The Accessibility API must be enabled for the helper, and both devices need to be connected to the same Wifi or LAN network.

### What are common use cases for FullControl?

Common use cases include controlling media playback on applications like VLC or QuickTime, managing music in iTunes or Spotify, launching applications without using your mouse, and navigating your Mac's file system remotely for a more streamlined workflow.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.0 — 2024-01-02

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 4.1.0 — 2019-06-02

• Prevent device screen lock toggle added to PRO version
• bug fix

### 4.0.2 — 2019-02-03

4.0
• iPhone XS support
• new, simpler and easier user interface

4.0.2
• bug fix

### 4.0.1 — 2019-01-20

4.0
• iPhone XS support
• new, simpler and easier user interface

4.0.1
• bug fix

### 4.0 — 2019-01-15

• iPhone XS support
• new, simpler and easier user interface

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