Comparison

Autarky vs ReeMate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Autarky

This utility blocks third-party JavaScript in Safari, making browsing faster and reducing data consumption. It helps prevent online tracking and can lower mobile carrier bills. Users can temporarily disable it for specific websites.

Highlights
  • Blocks third-party JavaScript in Safari
  • Improves browsing speed
  • Reduces data usage
  • Blocks many ads
  • Helps prevent online tracking
  • Temporarily disable for specific sites
Features
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Autarky is a content blocker that blocks all third-party JavaScript in Safari, it's super effective. Browsing will feel faster, consume less data, many ads will be blocked and advertising companies will have a hard time tracking your behaviour online. Are you on a small data bundel? Traveling abroad? Autarky helps you keep your carrier bill low. To enable Autarky open the Settings app > tap Safari > tap Content blockers. Be aware that certain websites might lose functionality or might not load at all, you can temporarily disable Autarky by pressing the 'puzzle piece' icon in Safari's address bar.

About

ReeMate

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Control your Mac from your iPhone — fast, secure, and always within reach. ReeMate is built for those moments when your Mac is just out of reach: on the couch, during a presentation, or while you're focused on something else. Pair once, and your iPhone connects to your Mac in seconds, every time. ReeMate requires the free companion app ReeMate Server installed on your Mac. Instructions to download and install it are provided within the app. Key features: - Wireless remote control for your Mac over your local network or a direct Wi-Fi link - Secure by design: every iPhone–Mac pair gets its own encrypted connection - Quick pairing: scan a QR code or enter a 6-digit code - Automatic reconnection after your Mac sleeps or your network changes - Volume controls: raise/lower volume and mute instantly - Microphone controls: mute/unmute without touching your Mac - Media controls: play/pause, next, previous - Presentation controls: next slide, previous slide and black screen for Keynote and PowerPoint - Mouse control: use your iPhone like a trackpad to move the cursor with precision - Mouse actions: click, right-click, drag and scroll, with natural momentum - Remote keyboard: use your iPhone as a wireless Mac keyboard - Shortcuts: trigger common or custom keyboard shortcuts, with your favourites one tap away on the remote ReeMate keeps the experience clean and focused: it's a practical remote designed for real life.

Screenshots

Autarky2 screens
ReeMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ReeMate at Free against Autarky's $0.99. ReeMate also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). Autarky's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ReeMate is free to download; Autarky costs $0.99 up front. ReeMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Autarky asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autarky ships an update every 12 months, ReeMate every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Autarky versus ReeMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutarkyReeMate
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonatan van der HorstMarco Avizzano

In-app purchases

None

Autarky

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ReeMate

One-time1
  • ReeMate Unlimited$9.99

Questions

Is Autarky free?
Autarky costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReeMate free?
ReeMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Autarky or ReeMate have ads?
Neither Autarky nor ReeMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Autarky or ReeMate?
Autarky ships an update every 12 months, and ReeMate every 3 months. Most recently, Autarky was updated on November 2, 2026 and ReeMate on October 28, 2026.

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