Remote for Mac vs Gramo Contacts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simulated Mouse
- Magic Remote
- Multi-Touch Gestures
- Functional Keyboard
- Application Launcher & Switcher
- Remote Mac Actions (Shutdown, Sleep, Restart)
- Password Protection
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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!
Gramo Contacts
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GroupContacts is a powerful and intuitive app designed to help users efficiently organize, sync, and export their contacts. Whether for personal or professional use, this app allows seamless management of contact groups, ensuring smooth communication. With easy integration and synchronization features, users can effortlessly maintain their contacts in a structured and accessible manner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Gramo Contacts at Free against Remote for Mac's $2.99. Gramo Contacts also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Remote for Mac's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On ads, 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
Gramo Contacts 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.
Remote for Mac ships an update every 3 months, Gramo Contacts every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote for Mac | Gramo Contacts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (159 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 4.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 159 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aexol Studio | Naina Technology Solutions |
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
Gramo Contacts
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Remote for Mac
No in-app purchases
Gramo Contacts
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Remote for Mac free?
Is Gramo Contacts free?
Do Remote for Mac or Gramo Contacts have ads?
Which is updated more often, Remote for Mac or Gramo Contacts?
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