1. Home
  2. 📊 Productivity
  3. jfControl Lite
jfControl Lite - Allround Remote Control

jfControl Lite - Allround Remote Control

by digitalsirup GmbH

434 ratings
64 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity

Archived App (Last seen on 14 Mar 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

Released
December 8, 2008
Updated
March 16, 2017

Features

Developer

digitalsirup GmbH
✨Promote your app ✨
jfControl Lite - Allround Remote Control screenshot #1 for iPhone
jfControl Lite - Allround Remote Control screenshot #2 for iPhone
jfControl Lite - Allround Remote Control screenshot #3 for iPhone
jfControl Lite - Allround Remote Control screenshot #4 for iPhone
jfControl Lite - Allround Remote Control screenshot #5 for iPhone
📌Ready
Reviews summary↘︎
⭐64
Reviews↘︎
🔄3+ apps
Alternatives↘︎
❓5 answered
FAQ↘︎
📦w/o updates
Updates frequency↘︎
🖼️Get Icon
Icons↘︎

About

Control your Mac remotely from anywhere in your home using Wi-Fi. Manage system functions, launch applications, control media playback, and more without needing direct line-of-sight. A free helper app on your Mac makes setup simple.

✓Remote Mac control over Wi-Fi
✓System volume adjustment
✓Application launching
✓Sleep/shut down Mac
✓Num pad and tools for copy/paste
✓Supports older macOS versions
Show original description

What users say about jfControl Lite

Reviews of jfControl Lite are mixed: the Productivity app is rated 2.6/5 from 434 App Store ratings. What users like most: works seamlessly on Mac devices, iTunes control functionality. Top complaints: mac-only support (no Windows/PC), frequent connectivity issues. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • ✅Works seamlessly on Mac devices
  • 🎵iTunes control functionality
  • 💤Remote sleep/shutdown capability
  • 🆓Free version available
  • 🎯Simple setup with Bonjour
  • 📱Works well for basic remote control
  • 🔊Volume control features
  • ⏭️Song skip functionality

Negative things

  • ❌Mac-only support (no Windows/PC)
  • 🐛Frequent connectivity issues
  • 🔐Requires disabling Mac firewall
  • ⚠️Inconsistent performance
  • 🎨Confusing and outdated interface
  • 📺Doesn't work with TVs
  • ⚡Limited functionality in free version
  • 🔧Difficult setup and configuration
  • 🐢Slow operation
  • 💥App crashes frequently
See all reviews

What's New in jfControl Lite

2.8

March 16, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Updated for all the new screen sizes and iOS versions. Added in-app help that covers the most common problems. Merged the text pad and the copy paste pad into a new layout that is called "tools". Removed the iTunes controls from the system layout, unfortunately on newer macOS versions this does no longer work without updating the macOS helper application. Many design and layout improvements. Can now be used in landscape mode. Added DVD Layout known from the full version. Added Tools Layout known from the full version. Added Num Pad known from the full version.

More

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Not Working!

Not at all!!!!!
CChickenNuggetBubbleHead

Wow!!!!!😄😃😀😊

Favorite ever app!!
PPikapika12345678910

José varela

Good appl
Aaman11v

Useful, but no stealth mode

This app is useful, as it does what it says.
However on some Macs you have to disable the stealth Mac OS firewall. In these cases you have to decide whether this app's usefulness is more important than the security a stealth firewall gives.
Rrichard-cosgrove

uhhg

It don't work I can't connect it to any thing
DDEViNN805
See 59 more reviews

Developer apps

Quit It - stop smoking today
Quit It - stop smoking today

by digitalsirup GmbH

💪 Health & Fitness

(231)

$0.99
Poker Tournament Blind Timer
Poker Tournament Blind Timer

by digitalsirup GmbH

🎮 Games

(1)

$1.99
Gift Idea Lite - Wish List
Gift Idea Lite - Wish List

by digitalsirup GmbH

🔧 Utilities

(1)

Free
Stop Bite - no more nail biting
Stop Bite - no more nail biting

by digitalsirup GmbH

💪 Health & Fitness

(9)

$0.99
Magic Xylo - learn to play xylophone
Magic Xylo - learn to play xylophone

by digitalsirup GmbH

🎵 Music

(1)

$0.99
See developer apps

User experience

🐞

Reported Bugs

8 issues

Connection fails intermittently

Bug

App crashes when performing actions

Bug

Volume control doesn't work in iTunes

Bug

iTunes won't open remotely

Bug

Mac sleep function fails

Bug

Bonjour discovery issues

Bug

Firewall compatibility problems

Bug

Unstable performance on some Mac configurations

Bug
✨

Requested Features

8 requests

Windows/PC support

Feature

Wake on LAN capability

Feature

More application control (Keynote, QuickTime, DVD)

Feature

Improved interface design

Feature

Better font/window visibility

Feature

Continuous volume control buttons

Feature

TV remote functionality

Feature

More intuitive navigation

Feature

FAQ

What does jfControl Lite do?

jfControl Lite allows you to remotely control your Mac from anywhere within your Wi-Fi network. You can perform various actions like switching off your Mac, adjusting the volume, launching applications, and controlling presentations without being physically at your computer.

What are the key features of jfControl Lite?

This free version includes 6 layouts: System, iTunes, Finder, DVD Player, Tools, and Num Pad. You can turn off multiple Macs, change system volume, start applications, put your Mac to sleep or shut it down, lock the screen, and use a num pad for copy/paste/undo/redo tasks.

Is jfControl Lite free to use?

Yes, jfControl Lite is a free version of the application. It provides access to a selection of layouts and features from the full version, allowing you to experience remote Mac control without any cost.

What are the system requirements for jfControl Lite?

You need to install a free helper application on your Mac. The app supports macOS versions with Front Row, and at least OS X 10.4. Windows is not supported. A Wi-Fi connection is required for remote control.

How do I set up jfControl Lite?

Setup is straightforward. You need to install the free helper application on your Mac, which can be downloaded from http://www.digitalsirup.com. Once installed on your Mac, the app should work without complex configuration or IP address hassles.