# Remote for Mac

> iPhone/iPad wireless remote control for Mac with simulated mouse and keyboard. (iPhone/iPad app by Aexol Studio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-mac/id1086962925 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aexol Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711767918)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 159 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English, Polish
- Released: 2016-04-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-mac/id1086962925/reviews.md

## What is Remote for Mac?

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote control for your Mac.
Enjoy full control of your Mac while giving presentations, watching movies, listening to your favorite music and many more!  Super fast, super easy, right from your mobile device!

* * * FEATURES * * *

• Fully Simulated Mouse
• Magic Remote
• Multi-Touch Gestures
• Functional Keyboard 
• Application Launcher & Switcher
• Shut Down / Sleep / Restart / Log Off Remotely
• Password Protection
• Customizable Interface
• Works under Wi-Fi network

* * * BEFORE YOUR START * * *

1. Visit remotemouse.aexol.com and download & install an app for Mac client on your computer.
2. Open app client on your Mac, click "Pair devices" and set up a password which allows you to connect to your Mac with your iPhone & iPad
3. Make sure that your mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your computer
4. Open app on iPhone or iPad and press "Connect", provide a password and enjoy!

## Key features

- Simulated Mouse
- Magic Remote
- Multi-Touch Gestures
- Functional Keyboard
- Application Launcher & Switcher
- Remote Mac Actions (Shutdown, Sleep, Restart)
- Password Protection

## What do users think of Remote for Mac?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Works for some users

**Cons**

- ❌ Doesn't work for many
- 💰 Waste of money
- 🚫 No instructions
- 😞 Frustrating experience
- ⚠️ Unrecognized developer
- 📉 Inaccurate cursor control
- 🪲 Buggy performance
- 💸 Requesting refunds
- 🚫 Not intuitive setup
- 😵‍💫 Difficult to use
- 🔌 Requires extra download
- 🚫 App crashes
- 🚷 Unauthenticated developer
- 🐌 Slow and imprecise
- 🚫 Not worth the price
- 😵‍💫 Temperamental functionality
- ❌ Disconnects frequently
- 👎 Bad app experience
- 🚫 Broken download
- 🚷 Unreliable connection
- 🚫 Unstable
- 🚫 Server issues
- 🚫 No support
- 🚫 Uncertified developer
- 🚫 Incomplete or damaged app
- 🚫 Does not install
- 🚫 Does not open
- 🚫 Not working well on Mac
- 🚫 Mouse gets stuck
- 🚫 Multitouch gestures not working
- 🚫 Pop-up ads
- 🚫 Keyboard lacks key functions
- 🚫 Mouse movement issues
- 🚫 Disconnects and movement fails
- 🚫 Connection issues
- 🚫 Not recognized by Apple

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Mac doesn't want to open the app
- Cannot use mouse and keyboard in app
- App doesn't launch on Mac
- Download is broken
- Pop-up ad every time it runs
- Mouse gets stuck at the top bar
- Multitouch gestures not working
- Mac says developer is unauthenticated
- App is damaged or incomplete
- Server side app crashes
- Mouse moves sporadically or not at all
- Apps never showed up
- Mac says it cannot be used because the developer is not authorized
- Mac app crashes when trying to connect to iOS
- Server doesn't show anything positive
- Cursor moves in jumps
- Accuracy of control is close to zero
- Mouse doesn't respond well
- Cannot get the mouse to react like a touchpad
- Connection to Mac is complicated and didn't work
- Cannot activate on Mac
- App doesn't work after downloading
- Money wasted
- App is temperamental, works 2 out of 10 times
- Disconnects and movement doesn't work
- Mouse movement fails
- Doesn't support iMac
- Keeps saying 'Connect to Mac' even when connected
- The most useful function is to turn off or restart the Mac

**Most requested features**

- Add app to Mac App Store
- Improve keyboard functionality (command, alt)
- Make app recognized by Apple

## Recent user reviews (10 of 47)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-mac/id1086962925/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Useless

*2023-10-15*

Just bought this app for nothing. The mac doesn’t want to open it.

### 5/5 — How can i use?

*2021-02-04*

Hello. I coulde connect mac and iphone. 
But i can’t use mouse and keyboard in app.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2021-01-12, version 4.0*

🙄🙄🙄🙄

### 1/5 — No sirve

*2020-08-13, version 4.0*

Regresar mi dinero

### 1/5 — Total ripoff

*2020-04-24, version 4.0*

Doesn’t work, no instructions.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2019-10-16, version 4.0*

The App I downloaded into my Mac to sync with the mobile App doesn’t launch. I would love to have my money back please.

### 1/5 — DOES NOT WORK

*2019-06-11, version 4.0*

I downloaded the app, both on my phone and iMac, and it DOES NOT WORK. Don’t waste your money. I want mine back. Scammers.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2019-05-04, version 4.0*

I couldn’t get this to work on my computer after installing through my phone then MacBook. Download was broken. So frustrated.

### 1/5 — Not impressed

*2019-03-28, version 4.0*

A pop up ad everytime i run it? Just what I need when I’m trying to do final setup for a presentation. Go peddle your VoIP crap or whatever other junk you’re selling to someone else- glad I didn’t pay for this.

### 2/5 — Buggy

*2018-11-24, version 3.1*

Sometimes mouse gets stuck at the top bar... annoying illogical "ad will be shown in 3...2...1...." popup announcement.. multitouch gestures not working.. overall not very good app.

## Frequently asked questions about Remote for Mac

### What does this app do?

This app turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote control for your Mac. It allows you to control your Mac's mouse, keyboard, launch applications, and manage system functions like shutting down or restarting.

### What are the key features of this Mac remote app?

Key features include a fully simulated mouse, multi-touch gestures, a functional keyboard, application launcher and switcher, and the ability to shut down, sleep, restart, or log off your Mac remotely. It also offers password protection and a customizable interface.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, this application is free to use. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This app is designed to work with iPhones and iPads as the remote control, and it controls a Mac computer. Both the mobile device and the Mac must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

### How do I set up the app to control my Mac?

First, download and install the Mac client from remotemouse.aexol.com on your computer. Then, open the client on your Mac, pair devices, and set a password. Ensure your iPhone or iPad is on the same Wi-Fi network, open the app, and connect using the password.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2019-01-31

- bug fix

### 3.1 — 2018-09-19

performance upgrade

### 3.0 — 2018-09-07

- graphical identification redesign

### 2.1 — 2018-08-22

performance upgrade
bugs fix

### 2.0 — 2018-05-22

bugs fixed

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