Tap Remote vs G Remote Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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
G Remote Controller
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Tap Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. G Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Tap Remote | G Remote Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eun Ah Jung | Gabriel Castillo |
In-app purchases
Tap Remote
- Tap Remote - Pro Upgrade$0.99
G Remote Controller
No in-app purchases
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