# Remote for Mac vs Audio Selector Remote

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Mac | Audio Selector Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-mac/id1086962925/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-selector-remote/id6761357633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **159** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 4.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 33 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aexol Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711767918) | [DUKHYUN HWANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876771031) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for Mac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-mac/id1086962925)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Doesn't work for many
- 💰 Waste of money
- 🚫 No instructions
- 😞 Frustrating experience
- ⚠️ Unrecognized developer

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


### Audio Selector Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-selector-remote/id6761357633)

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.

**Highlights:** Wireless audio device switching, Individual device volume adjustment, Stereo L/R balance control, Physical volume button control, Roon zone volume adjustment, Secure connection options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for Mac free?

Remote for Mac costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Audio Selector Remote free?

Audio Selector Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote for Mac or Audio Selector Remote?

Audio Selector Remote is rated higher. Remote for Mac averages 3.7 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Audio Selector Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Remote for Mac or Audio Selector Remote have ads?

Audio Selector Remote shows ads; Remote for Mac does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote for Mac or Audio Selector Remote?

Remote for Mac ships an update every 3 months, and Audio Selector Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote for Mac was updated on October 11, 2026 and Audio Selector Remote on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*