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Rowmote

Rowmote

Verstaile Remote for Mac

88 ratings
884 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
$0.99
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 30, 2009
  • December 29, 2022

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Developer

Evan Schoenberg
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About

Control audio, video, and presentation applications on your Mac from your iOS device wirelessly. Seamlessly switch between apps, manage playback, and even wake your Mac remotely. It offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative to physical remotes.

✓Wireless Mac control
✓App switching and launching
✓Media playback control
✓Wake sleeping Macs
✓Secure authentication
✓Proximity sensor support
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Rowmote. Based on 88 reviews and a 2.9/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Easy to use
  • 👍Convenient remote control
  • 🚀Responsive
  • 👍Great for media control
  • 👍Useful for presentations
  • 👍Seamless integration with Mac

Negative things

  • 🐛Connectivity issues
  • 🐛Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛Compatibility problems
  • 🔒Requires additional software
  • 🔒Doesn't work with Apple TV
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What's New in Rowmote

5.0.1

December 29, 2022

• 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

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In-App Purchases

$3.99

Rowmote Pro Upgrade

Rowmote Pro adds a wireless touchpad and keyboard - with landscape mode, 2-finger scrolling and right clicking, dragging, accented/extended characters, and more - to the clean, powerful remote control of Rowmote!

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User reviews

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Nice

Setup in a minute.
Don't forget to install the app from their web on your Mac as well.
Dear developer, it's spelled 'versatile' ;)
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Keeps crashing after update

Version 5 keeps crashing under ipadOs 16.1.
However, developer quickly released fix and version 5.0.1 is coming soon.
It was a pleasure to speak with him and he provided me a redeem code for pro version.

Recommended app.
Jozef RemenJozef Remen

Keeps crashing

Just purchased and can’t get it to open on my iPad
geliqueygeliquey

Romote not opening

Rowmote not opening after update, reinstall did not fix it ….
Adi2b4uAdi2b4u

Utilisé pendant des années mais ne fonctionne plus !!!

Le mode sombre a disparu.
Se déconnecte du reseau constamment... devenu inutilisable. désarmant.
mickey study ?mickey study ?
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Frequent disconnections

Bug

Crashes on startup

Bug

Unresponsive controls

Bug

Incompatibility with newer OS versions

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Requested Features

4 requests

Keyboard support

Feature

Improved mouse/trackpad functionality

Feature

Sleep/power controls

Feature

Support for more apps and devices

Feature

FAQ

What does Rowmote do?

Rowmote allows you to control various applications on your Mac, including audio, video, and presentation software, directly from your iPhone or iPod Touch. It functions as a wireless remote, eliminating the need for line-of-sight or physical remotes.

What are the key features of Rowmote?

Key features include wireless control of your Mac, the ability to switch between and launch controllable applications, media playback management, waking sleeping Macs, and secure authentication. It also offers proximity sensor support for automatic screen-off.

How much does Rowmote cost?

The application itself is free to download and use. Based on the provided information, it operates on a 'free with in-app purchases' model, suggesting that some advanced features or functionalities might require an in-app purchase.

What are the requirements to use Rowmote?

To use Rowmote, you need a Mac running Mac OS X 10.4.0 or later. Additionally, the free Rowmote Helper program must be installed and running on your Mac. Some features may require later versions of Mac OS X.

What are common use cases for Rowmote?

Common use cases include controlling music playback in iTunes or Spotify, managing video playback in Quicktime or VLC, and controlling presentations in Keynote or PowerPoint from a distance. It's ideal for home stereo control, mobile presentations, or casual video viewing.