# TodayRemote — Widget media remote for Mac > Widget media remote for Mac playback control from iOS. (iPhone/iPad app by Radovan Paulech.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todayremote/id945202757 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Radovan Paulech](https://appshunter.io/developer/945202756) - Category: Utilities, Music - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.49/5 from 39 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 4 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2015-01-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todayremote/id945202757/reviews.md ## What is TodayRemote? Quickest way to control macOS playback wirelessly. Media playing on your Mac computer is accessible just by one swipe! (from Lock Screen or any opened app) No need to unlock your iPhone or iPad to use TodayRemote widget. Supported music apps: • iTunes • Spotify Other supported players: • VLC • Beamer - for Apple TV and Chromecast • Vox Web players in Chrome or Safari: • YouTube • Netflix • SoundCloud Features: • You can pair multiple Mac computers and switch directly in Notification Center widget • Overview of playing music or videos • Controls: Play/Pause, Next/Previous, Computer's Volume (hold volume buttons to control gradually) • Fast-forward and rewind (by holding next/prev buttons) Each computer needs to have a Helper installed and connected to same Wi-Fi as iOS device. The TodayRemote Helper can be downloaded for free from http://todayremote.com Free mode: Control iTunes on one computer. App contains IAP to unlock all features. ## Key features - Wireless Mac media control - Lock Screen and app access - Volume control - Fast-forward/rewind - Multi-Mac support - Overview of playback ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | PRO: Unlock Everything | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 52) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todayremote/id945202757/reviews.md ### 1/5 — DO NOT DOWNLOAD *2024-10-25* Does not work with current iOS ### 1/5 — It DID work... *2021-10-01, version 1.2* This used to work great, but as soon as I upgraded to the new iPhone 13 mini it stopped working. It's a bummer as this was a GREAT way to control music for my patio setup. ### 1/5 — Does not work at present time *2021-02-24, version 1.2* The app no longer works on iOS 14.4 Apple needs to remove the paid function. This developer is taking $$ for non-functioning software. ### 1/5 — No widget? *2021-01-27, version 1.2* Where’s the widget for current iOS? Last update 2 years ago and doesn’t appear to work. Either dev needs to fix/update or Apple needs to pull from store to prevent DLC abuse - collecting $ for an app that doesn’t work as advertised. ### 1/5 — Have connected it once *2020-12-28* But whilst the phone widget sees the MacBook Air I matched it with, it cannot connect. Pretty useless. ### 1/5 — Bad *2020-08-22, version 1.2* Does everything except control iTunes (now Music App), which was the only thing I needed it for. It controls VLC just fine, just not the apple native music app. Tech support is nonexistent. Don’t waste your money. ### 1/5 — Rubbish *2020-04-25* Rubbish does not work. ### 2/5 — Has potential, *2020-03-07, version 1.2* but it’s incredibly cryptic (at best) to first figure out. It performs as advertised via clunky interface, feels like developers stopped trying and/or need to hire legit UX/UI designer ### 1/5 — Forgotten app, save your money *2020-02-28* Once great app left to languish, devs still haven’t updated to support the new Music app and stopped adding support for third party apps nearly two years ago. The only purpose it still serves is to adjust volume over wifi, not worth the PRO price at all ### 1/5 — A grade A turkey *2020-02-01* May be worth a go but buggy for me and in the end refused to work at all ie wouldn’t pair, wouldn’t start iTunes when paired etc and it doesn’t seem to be anything more than an app with mediocre functions anyway. The developers were out to lunch or 420ed wihen they made this cripe which isn’t even close to out of beta yet. I thought it was just me then saw all the other one stars. In summary 1.5 star cos it was going to work for a few minutes. I suggest very strongly Do not buy the Pro until they get the free working! ## Frequently asked questions about TodayRemote ### What does TodayRemote do? TodayRemote allows you to wirelessly control media playback on your Mac computer directly from your iPhone or iPad using a widget. You can manage playback, adjust volume, and even fast-forward or rewind without needing to unlock your device. ### What media players are supported? The app supports a variety of music and video players including iTunes, Spotify, VLC, Beamer, and Vox. It also works with web players in Chrome and Safari such as YouTube, Netflix, and SoundCloud. ### How much does TodayRemote cost? The app offers a free mode that allows you to control iTunes on one computer. To unlock all features, including support for multiple Macs and other players, there is an in-app purchase available. ### What devices is TodayRemote compatible with? TodayRemote is an iOS application designed to control macOS computers. Both your iOS device and your Mac computer need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. A free Helper application must be installed on each Mac you wish to control. ### How can I control my Mac's volume? You can control your computer's volume directly through the TodayRemote widget. By holding down the volume buttons within the widget, you can gradually adjust the volume on your Mac. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2 — 2018-11-09 - Bugfixes - Removed Deezer support ### 1.1.2 — 2016-09-23 1.1 - TodayRemote now supports web players such as YouTube, Netflix, SoundCloud and more * - iOS 10 update with compact display mode - Buttons with fast-forward/rewind option are differentiated * Features in this update require new version of TodayRemote Mac OS helper (1.1). 1.1.2 - Bugfixes ### 1.1.1 — 2016-09-17 1.1.1 - Tour bugfix 1.1 - TodayRemote now supports web players such as YouTube, Netflix, SoundCloud and more * - iOS 10 update with compact display mode - Buttons with fast-forward/rewind option are differentiated * Features in this update require new version of TodayRemote Mac OS helper (1.1). ### 1.1 — 2016-09-13 - TodayRemote now supports web players such as YouTube, Netflix, SoundCloud and more * - iOS 10 update with compact display mode - Buttons with fast-forward/rewind option are differentiated * Features in this update require new version of TodayRemote Mac OS helper (1.1). ### 1.0.1 — 2015-08-19 - New app supported: Deezer for Mac - Hold the volume buttons: controls volume gradually - Hold the next/previous buttons: works as step forward/backward in VLC - Visual feedback on buttons - Icon update - Bugfixes Features in this update require new version of TodayRemote Mac OS helper (1.0.4). ## Apps similar to TodayRemote | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Easy Volume Controller](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-volume-controller/id1618676627) | 1.0 (1) | $0.99 | Utilities | | [Door Cloud](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/door-cloud/id1541327030) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Utilities | | [Ai-Ball AV Recorder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-ball-av-recorder/id416572643) | 2.7 (3) | Free | Utilities | | [A3d Scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a3d-scanner/id1628574427) | 5.0 (2) | $24.99 | Utilities | | [iNVR Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invr-mobile/id600742778) | 3.3 (3) | Free | Utilities | | [SYS Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sys-control/id1532236321) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Utilities | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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