# Sofa - macOS and Linux Remote — Mac and Linux Remote Control

> Remote control for macOS and Linux computers from iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Flavio Tordini.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofa-macos-and-linux-remote/id1481853328 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Flavio Tordini](https://appshunter.io/developer/389961665)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 27 MB
- Released: 2020-03-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofa-macos-and-linux-remote/id1481853328/reviews.md

## What is Sofa?

Control your Mac from your iPhone or iPad with Sofa's simple and effective user interface.

- Launch apps, quit, minimise, go fullscreen
- Open files on your Mac or your Linux box with the default or another associated app
- Navigate through lists, press buttons and edit text
- Access menu commands
- Hand-crafted controls for the most popular apps and websites
- Adjust volume and display brightness
- Lock the screen, put to sleep, restart and shutdown your computer

All this while in couch-potato mode or doing a presentation.

Sofa supports interaction with the most popular applications and websites:
- Apple apps: Music, TV, Books, Photos, Preview, Photo Booth, Finder, ...
- Chrome, Safari, Firefox, VLC, MPV, IINA, Skype, ...
- YouTube, YouTube Music, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Spotify, SoundCloud, Vimeo and more!

In order to connect, you need the free Sofa Server running on your Mac. Get it at http://tordini.org/sofa

## Key features

- Launch and quit applications
- Open files remotely
- Navigate menus and edit text
- Control system functions (volume, brightness)
- Custom controls for popular apps/websites
- Lock, sleep, restart, and shutdown computer

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Sofa Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofa-macos-and-linux-remote/id1481853328/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Music Playing Joy

*2024-10-22*

I use my notebook (MBA) computer—with Apple’s baked-in Music app—to play music via Bluetooth on my “boombox.”

Boombox can be easily moved from office to kitchen to shop area. 

Computer stays where it is. 

Yet I can easily control playback using Sofa” on my iPhone, which is always with me. 

GREAT!

UI is not very polished. 

FREE version (which I am sticking with) is very limited (compared to PAID Upgrade), but meets my needs. 

FREE Version would easily be worth 5-stars if UI was a little bit more pretty and intuitive.

### 5/5 — Excelente controle remoto para macOS

*2023-07-01*

Não incrível funciona muito bem !

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on Deezer

*2021-06-07*

Downloaded ready for a party and you can’t use the app to skip tracks on Deezer.

## Frequently asked questions about Sofa

### What devices does Sofa support?

Sofa is available for iPhone and iPad. To connect, you need the free Sofa Server running on your Mac or Linux computer, which can be downloaded from http://tordini.org/sofa.

### How much does Sofa cost?

Sofa is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases, but the core functionality is available without cost.

### Does Sofa have ads?

No, Sofa does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display any ads to users.

### What is the age rating for Sofa?

Sofa has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app's content and functionality are appropriate for younger audiences.

### How often is Sofa updated?

The latest version of Sofa is 1.4.1, which was released on May 5, 2022. Updates are provided by the developer to improve functionality and compatibility.

### What popular apps and websites can Sofa control?

Sofa offers hand-crafted controls for popular applications like Apple apps (Music, TV, Finder), Chrome, Safari, VLC, and websites such as YouTube, Netflix, and Spotify.

### Can I launch and quit apps with Sofa?

Yes, Sofa allows you to launch, quit, minimize, and go fullscreen with applications on your Mac or Linux computer remotely.

### What are the user reviews for Sofa?

Sofa has a rating of 3.5 stars based on 2 ratings. This indicates a generally positive but mixed user reception.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2022-05-05

- Many small improvements and fixes
- Fixed issues with multiple Sofa servers
- Fixed bug with app suspension and server discovery

### 1.3 — 2020-04-01

Updated icon and minor fixes

### 1.2 — 2020-03-29

Sofa Server webpage address can now be copied or shared via any service for easier initial setup.

### 1.1 — 2020-03-27

Stability and usability enhancements

### 1.0 — 2020-03-21

No release notes.

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*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 2026-06-04.*