# jfControl Lite - Allround Remote Control — user reviews > 64 indexed App Store user reviews of jfControl Lite by digitalsirup GmbH, rated 2.61/5 from 434 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jfcontrol-lite-allround-remote-control/id299149077/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jfcontrol-lite-allround-remote-control/id299149077.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 128 · 4★ 21 · 3★ 42 · 2★ 41 · 1★ 202 ## What do users think of jfControl Lite? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - ✅ 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 **Cons** - ❌ 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- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues - 🔐 Requires disabling Mac firewall - ⚠️ Inconsistent performance - 🎨 Confusing and outdated interface - 📺 Doesn't work with TVs - ⚡ Limited functionality in free version - 🔧 Difficult setup and configuration - 🐢 Slow operation - 💥 App crashes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 **Commonly reported bugs** - Connection fails intermittently - App crashes when performing actions - Volume control doesn't work in iTunes - iTunes won't open remotely - Mac sleep function fails - Bonjour discovery issues - Firewall compatibility problems - Unstable performance on some Mac configurations **Most requested features** - Windows/PC support - Wake on LAN capability - More application control (Keynote, QuickTime, DVD) - Improved interface design - Better font/window visibility - Continuous volume control buttons - TV remote functionality - More intuitive navigation ## Newest reviews (10 of 64) ### 4/5 — Useful, but no stealth mode *2011-09-20, version 2.1.1* 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. ### 4/5 — I wanted an app to remotely sleep my mac *2011-03-10, version 2.1.1* As apple have now enabled media sharing over a network I needed an app that could remotely sleep my iMac so when I have finished watching/listening I didn't have to do it manually, especially as I watch things in bed and my iMac is downstairs. This does that, now if it could wake on LAN that would make it 5 stars for me ### 2/5 — Well it's good for my initial reason to download it... *2010-12-03, version 0* ....which is to control the volume and to skip through songs on my mac when I'm in bed and am too lazy to keep getting up! However, nothing else seems to work for me. I can't send my Mac to sleep and iTunes just won't open unless I go to my computer and do it manually. It's a bit disappointing because it'd be so much more useful if it did actually work the way it should! Sorry about it! ### 3/5 — Doesn't work on tvs *2010-02-14* It took me a minute to figure out that this isn't suppose to work on tvs. I'm sure if I had a mac it would be awesome. ### 4/5 — Works *2010-01-25* Lite version works great if all u wanna do is turn off ur iTunes playin mac from bed at night. Thnx. Great app ### 2/5 — I have PC *2009-12-07, version 0* It does not work for me ### 4/5 — Great *2009-10-26* Works just fine! ### 1/5 — Worthless *2009-09-13, version 0* If it don't work on a PC, it's useless. Waay more people own pc's, get a new version out. ### 2/5 — Great *2009-09-06, version 0* Does everything as advertised. Fantastic app. ### 4/5 — Works Good *2009-08-18* A simple application but works real good, definitely helpful ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not Working! *2013-06-18, version 2.1.1* Not at all!!!!! ### 1/5 — uhhg *2011-05-30, version 2.1.1* It don't work I can't connect it to any thing ### 1/5 — NOT FREE *2010-12-16* This app is not free as far as I can tell. When I was lucky enough to reach the publisher's web site (which was rare) it showed the Mac server required to make this work was not free. ### 1/5 — Perfect! *2010-04-24* The free version of this app is better than the competitors paid app. Simple setup, works every time. ### 1/5 — Needs windows support *2010-03-16, version 0* I'd pay money for the app if it had windows support :D ### 1/5 — Windows? *2010-02-02, version 0* This app looks good but on the other hand it can not be used on windows. it can only be used on mac! this is not advertised so it wastes time and ipod space!!! ### 1/5 — Ok *2010-01-30, version 0* It's ok ### 1/5 — Horible *2010-01-08, version 0* I really tried this on like five diffrent tvs and it doesn't WORK!! P.S. My nickname is Sneakey not $neaKey, it was taken.... ### 1/5 — Stupid *2010-01-05, version 0* Trying to use for my tv didn't work out won't hook up to vista so what ### 1/5 — How does it work *2010-01-02, version 0* It dosnt seem to work am i doing it wrong ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Wow!!!!!😄😃😀😊 *2013-03-10, version 2.1.1* Favorite ever app!! ### 5/5 — José varela *2012-05-24, version 2.1.1* Good appl ### 5/5 — Free *2010-09-06* For the price of free, I can't ask for anything else ### 5/5 — Great *2010-07-21* This app is great works perfect! ### 5/5 — Rockin *2010-06-15* Works perfect on my MacBook. No complaints other than I'd like more features and the ability to manipulate my Mac from the remote (with the free version). Thx ~Rob H. ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2010-06-13, version 0* Works great! Thanks! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2010-03-29* Wouldn't mind paying for this ### 5/5 — I love this! *2010-02-16, version 0* This is a great app! ### 5/5 — Awsome *2009-10-13, version 0* I love it! ### 5/5 — The best of the best *2009-09-26, version 0* It's nice --- *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 2026-06-10.*