# Rowmote Pro for Mac — Remote, Trackpad, & Keyboard

> Wireless remote, trackpad, and keyboard for Mac control via iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Evan Schoenberg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowmote-pro-for-mac/id315316036 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Evan Schoenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/289039917)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 107 App Store ratings · 945 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.2 · 37 MB
- Languages: Danish, Russian, German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, French (France), Swedish, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English and 3 more
- Released: 2009-05-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowmote-pro-for-mac/id315316036/reviews.md

## What is Rowmote Pro for Mac?

Rowmote Pro is the ultimate wireless remote, trackpad, and keyboard for Mac. A gorgeous universal app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, with everything from a multitouch trackpad to full extended keyboard support, and with no-configuration control of dozens of the best Mac applications, it is a must-have for any home media center or presentation!

* Rated "Excellent" and one of just 400 apps featured in the WIRED App Guide 2011 *

You love the remote control which came with your Mac - so simple yet elegant, with easy control of Front Row, iTunes, Quicktime, DVD Player, Keynote, and more.

Or, your Mac didn’t come with a remote control or doesn’t even have an infrared port. The Apple Remote would cost a significant amount. Add ANOTHER hit to your wallet for a wireless control like a keyboard, mouse, or the Apple Magic Trackpad!

You carry your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad wherever you go… so why should you carry a second device just to control your computer? Furthermore, why should you need line-of-sight to do so?

Enter Rowmote Pro! Rowmote Pro is like your Mac’s remote control, but over the wireless network and even better! Trackpad and keyboard give you complete control over your computer, and you can control, launch, and quit apps, toggle the Music Visualizer, and more without ever having to squint at your screen. Rowmote is Mac-like from the ground up.

FEATURES

- Control your Mac completely over a wireless network. No line of sight necessary.

- Works like the hardware Apple Remote Control in:
• Adobe Lightroom
• Airfoil Video
• Amarra
• Aperture
• BBC iPlayer
• Beamer
• Boxee
• Decibel
• DVD Player
• Ecoute
• eyeTV 3.x
• Firefox
• Front Row
• Hulu Desktop
• iPhoto
• iTunes
• Keynote ‘08 & later
• kJams Pro
• Kodi
• Last.fm
• Logic
• Microsoft Powerpoint ‘04 & later
• mPlayer
• Movist
• Music
• OpenOffice Impress
• Preview
• PandoraBoy
• PandoraJam
• PandoraOne Desktop
• Photos
• Plex, Plex Home Theater, & Plex Media Player
• Quicktime
• Rdio
• Safari
• Skim
• Songbird
• Spotify
• Squire
• The Tube
• VLC
• xbmc (Xbox Media Center)

PRO CONTROL: A single tap switches to the keyboard & trackpad mode.
- True multitouch: Scroll with two fingers, right click, drag, pinch to zoom, and swipe with 3 or 4 fingers.
- Tap anywhere or use the virtual button
- Keyboard includes extended characters, modifier keys, function keys, numeric pad, brightness control, and more
- Multiple monitor support

- SWITCH: Access your Mac’s Dock; launch & switch between all controllable applications on the Mac; toggle the iTunes visualizer; and more.

- Sleep & wake as needed
- Pause the music or video automatically when you answer a call on your iPhone
- Proximity sensor support to automatically turn the screen off if the device is face-down
- Secure authentication
- Connect via WiFi or Bluetooth (Bluetooth requires Personal Hotspot Bluetooth tethering)

REQUIREMENTS

 • The free Rowmote Helper program must be running on the Mac. Download at www.rowmote.com.
 • Apple TV: 1st gen/2nd gen only may see www.rowmote.com/atv for potential compatibility.

Rowmote Pro is the only app you need to control your computer. Couple it with Apple’s free Remote app to turn your iPhone or iPod Touch into the ultimate controller for home stereo, mobile presentation, or casual video viewing.

Artwork of Rowmote Pro is by Rik Schennink.

## Key features

- Wireless Mac control
- Multitouch trackpad
- Full keyboard support
- App launching and switching
- Sleep and wake functionality
- Secure authentication

## What do users think of Rowmote Pro for Mac?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Works as advertised
- 🚀 Seamless control of Mac
- 💡 Versatile remote control
- 🤖 Excellent customer support
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🤖 Constantly updated and improved

**Cons**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🐛 Buggy performance
- 🤷‍♂️ Outdated interface
- 🤷‍♂️ Limited functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inconsistent connection
- Keyboard input issues
- Freezing/crashing on certain apps
- Compatibility problems with macOS updates

**Most requested features**

- Customizable keyboard shortcuts
- Improved compatibility with newer devices
- Expanded app integrations
- Right-click functionality
- Ability to wake/sleep computer remotely

## Recent user reviews (10 of 945)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowmote-pro-for-mac/id315316036/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Funktioniert….

*2026-03-08*

ob iPhone oder iPad zuverlässig. Ein paar optische Einstellmöglichkeiten wären nach so vielen Jahren schon mal eine nette Neuerung. 
Der Preis an sich würde auch ausreichen wenn es Systemübergreifend wäre, und nicht einzeln bezahlt werden müssten, denn es ist ja im Vergleich zu anderen Applikationen nicht als günstig einzustufen.

### 5/5 — Most Useful App I Have

*2026-02-10, version 5.0.1*

I think I’ve been looking for this tool my entire life as I stream a lot using a VPN on my computer and it’s a pain to get up to control the remote  functions (play, pause, volume.) This app was easy to install and connect. A great need meets a great solution.

### 5/5 — Works a Charm!

*2025-07-19, version 5.0.1*

This app may be ancient, but it does exactly what you need it to do. *Make sure you give the helper app on your Mac accessibility access*. I’m using it to control my laptop playing videos in Firefox. My phone is now my media remote!

### 1/5 — Dont buy it!

*2025-03-29*

I bought the app because unfortunately I turned off my Bluetooth on my new Mac mini. The app is of no use. It doesn’t recognise the device and was paid with an app interface worse than a free app.

### 1/5 — Mac mini didn’t connect.

*2025-03-23, version 5.0.1*

Same network and setting up a Mac mini. This app never connects.

### 3/5 — Abandoned

*2025-02-02, version 5.0.1*

Was good but last update 2022. Just opened and UI looks muddled. Shame.

### 1/5 — Not working anymore

*2025-01-19, version 5.0.1*

It doesnt connect my MacBook pro anymore, i have been using this for long time but dont know whats wrong now

### 1/5 — pointless

*2024-11-01, version 5.0.1*

Need to download other software to use , waste of time.

### 3/5 — Required additional sw

*2024-10-24, version 5.0.1*

Just a cautionary note, you have to load software on your Mac and you can only do so if your os Greater than version 13.0 which it looks like can’t be low on older systems. Looks great but without this morning, I’ve wasted my money.

### 5/5 — Благодарю что починили UI

*2022-12-06, version 5.0.1*

Теперь это лучшее приложение мышка

## Frequently asked questions about Rowmote Pro for Mac

### What does Rowmote Pro for Mac do?

Rowmote Pro allows you to control your Mac wirelessly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It functions as a remote control, a multitouch trackpad, and a full keyboard, offering comprehensive control over your computer and various applications.

### What are the key features of Rowmote Pro?

Key features include wireless control without line of sight, a true multitouch trackpad with gestures, a full keyboard with extended characters and modifier keys, the ability to launch and switch between Mac applications, and sleep/wake functionality for your Mac.

### How much does Rowmote Pro cost?

Rowmote Pro is a paid application. The description does not mention any in-app purchases or subscription models, indicating a one-time purchase for the app itself.

### What are the requirements to use Rowmote Pro?

To use Rowmote Pro, you need the Rowmote Helper program running on your Mac, which can be downloaded from www.rowmote.com. You also need a compatible iOS device (iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad) and a wireless network connection (WiFi or Bluetooth).

### What are common use cases for Rowmote Pro?

Common use cases include controlling your Mac as a media center, managing presentations remotely, or simply having convenient wireless control of your computer from across the room without needing a separate keyboard or mouse.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.1 — 2022-11-16

• Updated interface for all iOS devices
• Redesigned, simplified iPadOS interface
• Added iOS copy & paste functionality for keyboard
• Extensive under-the-hood improvements for improved performance and to serve as a foundation for future work
• Fixed a bug in iPadOS which could lead to a crash on launch in some cases

### 5.0 — 2022-11-15

• Updated interface for all iOS devices
• Redesigned, simplified iPadOS interface
• Added iOS copy & paste functionality for keyboard
• Extensive under-the-hood improvements for improved performance and to serve as a foundation for future work

### 4.4 — 2017-03-01

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

Removed the extra bar above the keyboard on iPad in iOS 10

### 4.3 — 2016-01-14

• Fixed a rare issue which could lead to an error when reconnecting to a Mac
• Improved support for controlling Kodi and Plex Media Player

### 4.2 — 2015-10-06

• Fixed iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S+ compatibility

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