Comparison

Tap Remote vs G Remote Controller

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

Head to head
About

Tap Remote

Transform your iOS device into a comprehensive remote control for your Mac. Effortlessly manage your computer's mouse, keyboard, trackpad, system dock, and favorite media applications. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks desktop mirroring and presentation controls.

Highlights
  • Simulated Mouse with click functions
  • Trackpad with two-finger scrolling
  • Keyboard with multiple layouts
  • Media app control
  • Mac system Dock control
  • Desktop mirroring (Pro feature)
  • Presentation remote (Pro feature)
Features
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Tap Remote turns your iOS device into a powerful remote control for your Mac computer. More than just a Keyboard, Mouse and Trackpad, Tap Remote also gives you control over the Mac system Dock as well as controlling your favourite apps like Spotify and iTunes. Enjoy these Features for FREE: -> Simulated Mouse - Left, Right and Double-Click -> TrackPad - Two finger scroll just like on your Macbook -> Keyboard - select from various layouts (email, numeric) -> Full support for Portrait and Landscape mode -> Media Remote - control your favorite audio and video apps -> Customize the interface with color themes -> Control and view the Mac system Dock -> Connect to any computer on your network -> Password protection Upgrade to the Pro version and get these features: -> Mirror your desktop to your iOS device -> Presentation remote -> Extended Keyboard 3 Simple steps to get started: 1) Visit https://dodisoftware.com/tapremote and download the Mac client software 2) Run the Mac client software and the iOS app 3) Connect by entering the IP Address or scanning the QR code

About

G Remote Controller

Features
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G Remote controller is built to give you remote control over your Mac through your iPhone, the main screen is a representation on a Trackpad designed to make apple users feel at home when performing click scroll and swipe gestures. G Remote Controller also has a built in keyboard so you can also type into your Mac through your iPhone.

Screenshots

Tap Remote4 screens
G Remote Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: G Remote Controller at none against Tap Remote's 1. G Remote Controller also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). Tap Remote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. Tap Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. G Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap Remote ships an update every 7 months, G Remote Controller every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tap Remote versus G Remote Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap RemoteG Remote Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEun Ah JungGabriel Castillo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tap Remote

One-time1
  • Tap Remote - Pro Upgrade$0.99
None

G Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap Remote free?
Tap Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is G Remote Controller free?
G Remote Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tap Remote or G Remote Controller have ads?
Neither Tap Remote nor G Remote Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tap Remote or G Remote Controller?
Tap Remote ships an update every 7 months, and G Remote Controller every 5 days. Most recently, Tap Remote was updated on September 27, 2026 and G Remote Controller on September 17, 2026.

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