# Remote Buddy Mobile — Mac remote, mouse and keyboard

> iOS device as a Mac remote, trackpad, keyboard, and screen viewer. (iPhone/iPad app by IOSPIRIT GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-buddy-mobile/id984941474 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IOSPIRIT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/402713475)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.52/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2015-11-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-buddy-mobile/id984941474/reviews.md

## What is Remote Buddy Mobile?

Use your iOS device as a remote, trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Beam your Mac's screen right onto your device with the integrated screen sharing module. Turn your Apple Watch into a remote control for your Mac with the included Watch App. Or manage apps and run actions.

Use Remote Buddy Mobile as a powerful remote for your Mac-based home theater (HTPC), to control your presentations, to keep an eye on or even access the screen from another room (via built-in screen sharing) and much, much more. One solution - tailor-made and seamlessly integrated.

Remote Buddy Mobile is the mobile companion app for Remote Buddy, the most powerful remote control solution for the Mac. It is built using the latest iOS technologies to support iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple Watch.


KEY FEATURES

• Remote Control
Control 100+ popular Mac apps through Remote Buddy's tailor-made plugins. In gesture mode, you can control the Mac without looking at your device. You can also use Remote Buddy's Virtual Remote - the ONLY full Apple Remote emulation.

• Screen Sharing (IAP)
Enjoy fast access to your Mac's screen content directly on your device. Supports multiple displays, zooming, trackpad and touchscreen modes. Seamlessly integrated, so you can access screen sharing any time with a single tap.

• Trackpad
The multitouch trackpad supports clicking, dragging and scrolling with the gestures known from Mac trackpads.

• Keyboard
Type text into browsers, search fields, editors and more. Comes with support for the iOS keyboard's dictation feature, modifier and cursor keys.

• Actions and App Control
Pick from Remote Buddy's huge library of app-specific actions, launch, switch and quit apps right from your device. Mark frequently used items as favorites for quick access.

• Numpad (IAP)
Use the numeric keypad to f.ex. enter channel numbers or assist you entering data into your favorite spreadsheet app.

• Watch App
The bundled Watch App turns your Apple Watch into a remote control with presenter mode and dictation keyboard. You can also execute actions, switch and even quit apps right from your wrist.

• Night Mode (IAP)
An eye-friendly, dark color scheme optimized for use in dark environments. Can be activated automatically between sunset and sunrise, calculated automatically based on location and time.

• Power Control
Sleep, Reboot or Shut down actions are easily accessible. Using Wake-On-LAN, Remote Buddy Mobile can also wake your Mac from sleep again.

• Modern
Remote Buddy Mobile is a new app that has been designed from the ground up using the latest iOS technologies.


APPLE WATCH APP

• Remote Control
Control 100+ popular Mac apps through Remote Buddy's tailor-made plugins - including Virtual Remote - the only full Apple Remote emulation on the market.

• Actions and App Control
Pick from Remote Buddy's huge library of app-specific actions, launch, switch and quit apps right from your wrist.

• Presenter Mode
Basic previous slide/next slide remote - with a live picture of your screen for orientation.

• Dictation Keyboard
Dictate text to your Apple Watch and have Remote Buddy type it on your Mac.


SUPPORTED APPS

Some of the Mac apps that Remote Buddy for Mac and – henceforth – Remote Buddy Mobile can control out of the box:

Acrobat Pro, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Reader, AirFoil, Aperture, Audio Hijack (Pro), ComicBookLover, Capture One (Pro) 5, DVD Player, EyeTV, FlexTime, Firefox, Front Row, GarageBand, Google Earth, Google Chrome, iPhoto, iTunes, Keynote, Lightroom 1/2/3/4/5, Mac Blu-Ray Player, Movist, MPlayer X, OpenOffice.org Impress, PhotoBooth, Plex, PowerPoint, Preview, QuickTime Player, Rdio, Roxio Video Player, Safari, Skim, Soundcloud, Spotify, Toast Video Player, VoodooPad, VLC, XBMC, Yojimbo

A complete list is available at the Remote Buddy website.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires a Mac with macOS running Remote Buddy 1.27 or later. Licenses for Remote Buddy for the Mac are sold separately and not included with this app.

## Key features

- Mac remote control
- Trackpad and keyboard functionality
- Mac screen sharing
- Apple Watch remote app
- App and action management
- Power control (sleep, reboot, shutdown)
- Wake-On-LAN support

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-buddy-mobile/id984941474/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Yes it works, but I feel like I was forced to install it.

*2020-12-31, version 1.3*

Yes it works, but I feel like I was forced to install it. I originally purchased Remote Buddy for my MacBook pro so they could utilize the I R remote that this Mac came with. Frustratingly, after hours and hours of troubleshooting I never could make it work. Bear in mind, this is the remote that came with this Mac. Anyway, this app does work but I would much, much prefer to use the smaller I R remote from Apple. Instead of my iPhone.

**Developer response:** Your issue seems to be with the Mac app then, not the iOS companion app that you have rated with 3 stars here. Regarding your macOS issue: newer macOS versions disable the IR receiver during installation and users then need to re-enable it in System Preferences > Security > Advanced. The IR receiver could also be paired with a different Apple Remote ID and therefore ignore your Apple Remote. Also another app (like f.ex. Plex) could already be using the IR receiver through a helper tool and thereby block access for Remote Buddy. Remote Buddy 2.0 has built-in diagnostics that alert you to these issues where they can be detected automatically. Please get in touch with support if you need assistance.

### 5/5 — Great update for an awesome app

*2020-06-09, version 1.3*

I’ve been using remote buddy for almost 10 years now- going strong! This is a great update. Having the phone remote function is perfect when you can’t use an IR remote. This definitely makes my Mac mini a worthwhile media center. 

Keep up the great work!

### 1/5 — A mess

*2018-10-14, version 1.3*

There's 20 ratings but only 3 reviews for Remote Buddy. This is for what's billed to be a fairly powerful app that’s been around for at least 10 years. 

The lack of interest is because this is a complete pile of garbage. I tried it about 10 years ago. For the Apple Remote. After a few days I trashed it. I just tried it again. For an iOS device. I’ll be trashing it after this review. It’s even worst under iOS than the remote. For me, Plex centric, neither are of much use as they can't do everything I need done (up, down, right, left, volume up, volume down, full screen on/off). Hardly a lengthy list to get working correctly. What's really frustrating is basic functionality required for video is missing. It’s a remote! Is it so difficult to look at a video app or a remote control and “learn” what functionality should be provided? 

I tried using it on both a white Apple Remote and the iOS companion app. Apps I checked out were Plex, Audio and CD (for volume control), VLC, DVD Player, iCal (for toggling full screen: yes that’s where they put it, no there is no full screen toggle in the iCal app menu, no it doesn't work anyway) plus a few others rather quickly. No app worked entirely. The interface is frustrating.

### 4/5 — Good Controller, But …

*2018-01-15, version 1.2.6*

… it used to be easier to control the volume. 

They changed something and now volume control is very convoluted.

### 4/5 — If have remote buddy in Mac get this

*2015-11-30, version 1.1*

Very good app. Works very well at controlling your Mac just like a remote control. Also the screen sharing works great very little lag on a home network. Lots of apps it works with and very customizable. But if don't have remote buddy don't bother.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2015-11-22, version 1.1*

Works like a charm!

## Frequently asked questions about Remote Buddy Mobile

### What devices does Remote Buddy Mobile support?

Remote Buddy Mobile is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It also includes a companion Apple Watch app for control directly from your wrist.

### How does Remote Buddy Mobile's screen sharing work?

The integrated screen sharing module allows you to beam your Mac's screen directly onto your iOS device. It supports multiple displays, zooming, and trackpad/touchscreen modes for seamless access.

### Can I control my Mac even when it's asleep?

Yes, Remote Buddy Mobile supports power control actions like Sleep, Reboot, and Shut down. It can also wake your Mac from sleep using Wake-On-LAN.

### What kind of app control does Remote Buddy Mobile offer?

You can launch, switch, and quit applications directly from your iOS device. It features a large library of app-specific actions and allows you to mark frequently used items as favorites for quick access.

### Is Remote Buddy Mobile suitable for presentations?

Yes, it is tailored for controlling presentations, with features like presenter mode on the Apple Watch app for basic slide navigation.

### How often is Remote Buddy Mobile updated?

The app was last updated on April 16, 2018, to version 1.3. It was initially released on November 11, 2015.

### What is the age rating for Remote Buddy Mobile?

Remote Buddy Mobile has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Remote Buddy Mobile have ads?

The provided data does not indicate the presence of advertisements in Remote Buddy Mobile.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.3 — 2018-04-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- NEW: Smart Rotation Lock
Remote Buddy Mobile no longer changes from portrait to landscape orientation unless you're using Screen Sharing. You can control this behavior via a new option in Settings.

- Bugfixes

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