Comparison

Remote for Mac vs See through Memo

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

Head to head
About

Remote for Mac

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote for your Mac. Control presentations, media playback, and applications with ease. Offers simulated mouse, keyboard, and multi-touch gestures for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Simulated Mouse
  • Magic Remote
  • Multi-Touch Gestures
  • Functional Keyboard
  • Application Launcher & Switcher
  • Remote Mac Actions (Shutdown, Sleep, Restart)
  • Password Protection
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote control for your Mac. Enjoy full control of your Mac while giving presentations, watching movies, listening to your favorite music and many more! Super fast, super easy, right from your mobile device! * * * FEATURES * * * • Fully Simulated Mouse • Magic Remote • Multi-Touch Gestures • Functional Keyboard • Application Launcher & Switcher • Shut Down / Sleep / Restart / Log Off Remotely • Password Protection • Customizable Interface • Works under Wi-Fi network * * * BEFORE YOUR START * * * 1. Visit remotemouse.aexol.com and download & install an app for Mac client on your computer. 2. Open app client on your Mac, click "Pair devices" and set up a password which allows you to connect to your Mac with your iPhone & iPad 3. Make sure that your mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your computer 4. Open app on iPhone or iPad and press "Connect", provide a password and enjoy!

About

See through Memo

Features
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Memo app with a transparent background that makes it easy to type while looking at the letters and numbers written under the iPhone (this app)

Screenshots

Remote for Mac3 screens
See through Memo1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: See through Memo at Free against Remote for Mac's $2.99. See through Memo also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Remote for Mac's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.8.3). On in-app purchases and device support 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

See through Memo is free to download; Remote for Mac costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote for Mac ships an update every 3 months, See through Memo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote for Mac versus See through Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for MacSee through Memo
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (160 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews4.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings160 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.8.3
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAexol StudioHideaki Uchikoshi

Bugs and requests

Remote for Mac

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • Mac doesn't want to open the app
  • Cannot use mouse and keyboard in app
  • App doesn't launch on Mac
  • Download is broken
  • Pop-up ad every time it runs
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  • Mouse gets stuck at the top bar
  • Multitouch gestures not working
  • Mac says developer is unauthenticated
  • App is damaged or incomplete
  • Server side app crashes
  • Mouse moves sporadically or not at all
  • Apps never showed up
  • Mac says it cannot be used because the developer is not authorized
  • Mac app crashes when trying to connect to iOS
  • Server doesn't show anything positive
  • Cursor moves in jumps
  • Accuracy of control is close to zero
  • Mouse doesn't respond well
  • Cannot get the mouse to react like a touchpad
  • Connection to Mac is complicated and didn't work
  • Cannot activate on Mac
  • App doesn't work after downloading
  • Money wasted
  • App is temperamental, works 2 out of 10 times
  • Disconnects and movement doesn't work
  • Mouse movement fails
  • Doesn't support iMac
  • Keeps saying 'Connect to Mac' even when connected
  • The most useful function is to turn off or restart the Mac

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add app to Mac App Store
  • Improve keyboard functionality (command, alt)
  • Make app recognized by Apple

See through Memo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Remote for Mac

No in-app purchases

None

See through Memo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote for Mac free?
Remote for Mac costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is See through Memo free?
See through Memo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote for Mac or See through Memo have ads?
See through Memo shows ads; Remote for Mac does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote for Mac or See through Memo?
Remote for Mac ships an update every 3 months, and See through Memo fortnightly. Most recently, Remote for Mac was updated on October 26, 2026 and See through Memo on October 7, 2026.

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