# FullControl: Remote for Mac — user reviews > 426 indexed App Store user reviews of FullControl by Francesco Burelli, rated 4.50/5 from 219 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullcontrol-remote-for-mac/id347857890/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullcontrol-remote-for-mac/id347857890.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 165 · 4★ 28 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 16 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (14 of 426) ### 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. ### 4/5 — Epic *2022-05-19, version 4.1.0* It is missing a turn on the iMac button and it needs the full keyboard shortcuts on the keyboard ### 3/5 — Cheap but could improve *2021-06-10, version 4.1.0* If you’re wondering, the main difference between free and pro is volume and brightness sliders which for me, worked perfectly. Live screen monitor is laggy to the point of useless. Would feel like more worthy a purchase if it could be connected to Siri, Google assistant or the Shortcuts app. Also can be glitchy at times. Many of the key commands are out of sorts (like Sleep doesn’t do anything). Would be great if web browser bookmarks could come up on phone screen as a clickable list (similar to how the finder and applications tab work) Not disappointed but looking forward to it reaching its full potential. ### 4/5 — Live-Übertragung ruckelt *2021-03-06, version 4.1.0* Die App ist einfach klasse und daher habe ich mir auch gleich noch die Proversion gekauft. Das einzige Problem ist die Live-Übertragung des iMac Bildschirms. Ich habe den iMac 2020 und das iPad Air 4, sprich die neuesten Modelle und sowohl meinen iMac als auch mein iPad sind über Lan angeschlossen und haben dementsprechend auch gutes Internet. Deshalb gehe ich davon aus, dass die verzögerte Wiedergabe am Programm liegt. Ansonsten ist das Programm jedoch Top. ### 3/5 — Mise à jour ? *2020-12-19, version 4.1.0* A quand une mise à jour pour catalina? L’appli musique n’est pas Pilo table pas de bouton. Sinon ça fait le job ### 5/5 — Still Great! *2020-12-08, version 4.1.0* Update Dec 2020: STILL Great! Smooth as silk. :-) Thanks Devs! ================== Orig Review: v2.6: Super fast, great control, super easy connect to Mac (OSX 10.6). 5 stars all the way! (iPad 1, iOS 5.1) ### 5/5 — in caso d'emergenza. per pochi minuti ok, altrimenti è un delirio *2020-11-30, version 4.1.0* Capisco che sia difficilissimo sviluppare un'applicazione che comandi un puntatore in remoto con l'WIFI, e questa APP ha inoltre parecchie funzioni che la rendono appetibile. Per quanto concerne la gestione del mouse, però, è quasi inutilizzabile: premetto che ho una macchina potentissima, che quindi in qualche modo coadiuva il lag a ridursi notevolmente, ma nonostante ciò, il puntatore risponde con forte ritardo, creando ovviamente problemi in termini di ergonomia. Il dito sullo schermo dell'iPhone cerca continuamente di prendere la mira senza che il puntatore sul Mac risponda, poi di colpo si muove ma quando il dito oramai è già ripartito per correggere, e questa asincronia fra iPhone e iMac non sortisce l'effetto di un valido "alter ego". Si fa prima ad acquistare le pile o ad ordinare un mouse nuovo! Però ammetto, a me è capitato di avere il trackpad impegnato in un altro Mac e il mouse sotto carica, quindi questa app è comunque intervenuta e mi ha risolto i problemi nell'immediato. Non critico lo sviluppatore, perché comunque suppongo che sia il massimo ottenibile, è proprio il ritardo genetico non risolvibile che che designa il finalismo solo come ruolo di emergenza, no di sostituzione a 360. Ed ecco perché vanno date (a mio giudizio) 5 stelle. ### 5/5 — Super! *2020-11-03, version 4.1.0* Sono davvero soddisfatto di quest’app! Funziona davvero molto bene e ha le funzioni che volevo. Complimenti allo sviluppatore ### 4/5 — AirPlay *2020-09-30, version 4.1.0* Molto utile, grazie. Ma come è possibile gestire AirPlay o, in generale le icone della barra superiore? Grazie molte ### 5/5 — Lovely app *2020-08-21, version 4.1.0* A lot better than the other mac controller. Intuitive, smooth, and very nice interface. Upgrading to pro version is also cheap. I am a happy customer. ### 4/5 — Ottima app *2020-08-19, version 4.1.0* Mi sembra funzionare veramente bene. Avrei solo una domanda. Il volume si regola solo nella versione PRO....??? ### 3/5 — Alcunefunzioni che si vedono nelle foto che descrivono l’app non sono incluse gratuitamente!! *2020-04-04, version 4.1.0* Ho fatto una recensione dove chiedevo banalmente come si alzasse il volume del Mac e come mai quando usavo il cursore del mouse sul telefono non vedevo lo zoom del display del Mac (che rende fattibile l’uso del mouse se si è a più di due metri dal Mac). Lo sviluppatore mi ha risposto che bastava andare in strumenti, mi sono reso conto premendo su “acquista versione pro” che sono funzioni che si sbloccano acquistando l’app appunto! Per il resto l’app anche gratuitamente è utilizzabile e funziona bene, da tenere a mente questa cosa solamente! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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 ### 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. ### 1/5 — Useless *2023-09-10, version 4.1.0* Completely useless, cant even see my network! ### 1/5 — Not working anymore *2021-04-11, version 4.1.0* This used to work great 3 years ago and recently for past few months this has not been working at all. I got the pro version three years back and the cursor is currently struck at the left top and not moving. No one of the functions are working too. ### 1/5 — Fail *2021-02-16, version 4.1.0* No longer works. ### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht *2021-01-01, version 4.1.0* Keinen Zugriff auf den Mac Desktop. Völlig unbrauchbar, tut nicht wie beschrieben. ### 1/5 — Used to be better *2019-04-28, version 4.0.2* I used to really like using this app and rarely had to use the mouse. Since the most recent change of interface the experience is poor. Why was the cmd, enter and arrow keys removed? Madness. Need to find an alternative. ### 1/5 — Great when it works *2019-04-01, version 4.0.2* This app WAS amazing in the beginning, although once in a while I had to delete my device and reconnect. Now it never connects to my laptop no matter what I do ### 1/5 — Comme ci comme ça *2019-02-05, version 4.0.2* Ça marche quand ça veut et depuis la MAJ, c’est plutôt jamais. ### 1/5 — Casey111 *2019-02-03, version 4.0.1* Terrible no way to increase size on iphone can’t read type. Had to pay $2.00 to even see computerscreen but then way to small to read ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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 ### 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. ### 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. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 ### 5/5 — Just what I was looking for *2022-10-03, version 4.1.0* Setting this app is pretty straightforward and the app is very useful on occasions when you’re not actually sitting at your computer. Would recommend for anyone who needs a remote for their Mac ### 5/5 — Been looking for this app for ages *2022-06-19, version 4.1.0* I use my old iMac as a TV in my bedroom and have used a Bluetooth mouse and air keyboard for ages, which is ok but a pain when you are snuggled down in the duvet. This app just rocks. It’s does exactly what you need, and the pro version is priced at less than a coffee which means it’s a no brainer. If only I’d found this 6 months ago! Totally and utterly recommend and I can see this is so useful in so many other situations. 10/10 💪👍 ### 5/5 — Not another VNC !!! *2022-06-15, version 4.1.0* Je suis sidéré par la puissance de FullControl ! Pour le coup vous avez vraiment un contrôle complet de votre Mac à partir de votre iPhone, le redémarrer, lancer une application, avoir un retour de l’écran, clavier et trackpad sont présents, naviguer dans l’arborescence de vos disques externes, inclus des tas d’actions en fonction de l’application choisie si elle est reconnue, sinon vous avez de quoi rajouter vos propres commandes ! Beaucoup de choses sont disponibles dans la version gratuite, mais vu le prix j’ai trouvé + sympa de donner quelques euros au développeur (qui au passage est facilement joignable) Que du bon ❤️ ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2022-03-28, version 4.1.0* Just a simple and straightforward remote for unobtrusive control of your Mac. I'm really pleased with this and want to thank the developers for making it free. Superb. ### 5/5 — The best mouse remote on App Store. *2021-08-02, version 4.1.0* Hands down, the best available remote. ### 5/5 — Best for mac *2021-04-26, version 4.1.0* Best remote for mac. Nice and more than everything, free! --- *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 2026-07-18.*