Remote for Mac vs Audio Selector Remote
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!
Audio Selector Remote
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote for your Mac's audio. Effortlessly switch between audio devices, adjust volumes, and fine-tune stereo balance. Requires the 'Audio Selector' app on your Mac.
- Wireless audio device switching
- Individual device volume adjustment
- Stereo L/R balance control
- Physical volume button control
- Roon zone volume adjustment
- Secure connection options
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Audio Selector Remote Audio Selector Remote is the official companion app for "Audio Selector" on macOS. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful, wireless remote control for your Mac's audio environment. * Note: This app requires "Audio Selector" installed and running on your Mac to function. ◆ KEY FEATURES * Total Audio Control (Devices): Wirelessly switch between speakers, headphones, or DACs. You can change audio formats (e.g., 96kHz/24bit) and adjust individual device volumes directly from your iOS device. * Dedicated Volume Remote (Volume): Turn your device into a sleek, dedicated volume controller. You can even use your iPhone/iPad's physical volume buttons to adjust your Mac's audio level without looking at the screen! You can choose to show or hide the 'Mute' and 'Play/Pause' buttons in Settings → Volume Tab. * L/R Balance Control (Pro): Fine-tune your stereo sound remotely. Adjust the left and right audio balance for individual Mac output devices right from your screen. (Shown only for devices that support balance control). * Seamless & Secure Connection (Settings): Connect instantly using Auto-Discovery on your local network, or use manual IP/Port configuration for advanced setups. Supports 'Require Pairing' for a secure connection. * Roon Zone Control (Devices): See your Mac's output devices that Roon is currently playing to - marked with a Roon badge - and adjust Roon's zone volume in real time, even while Roon holds the device exclusively. (Requires Roon Volume Integration enabled in the Mac app.) * Pro Sync: If you are a Premium user of Audio Selector on your Mac, Audio Selector Remote will automatically detect it and provide an ad-free experience. ◆ REQUIREMENTS * Audio Selector Remote requires the 'Audio Selector' app on your Mac. * Your Mac and iOS device must be connected to the same local Wi-Fi network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Audio Selector Remote at Free against Remote for Mac's $2.99. Audio Selector Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Remote for Mac's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (159 vs 1). 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
Audio Selector Remote 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.
Audio Selector Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Mac has 159 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Remote for Mac ships an update every 3 months, Audio Selector Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote for Mac | Audio Selector Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (159 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 4.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 159 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aexol Studio | DUKHYUN HWANG |
Customer experience
Remote for Mac
Audio Selector Remote
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
Audio Selector Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Remote for Mac
No in-app purchases
Audio Selector Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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