Comparison

Volume Remote vs MajorCalculator

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

Head to head
About

Volume Remote

Control your Mac's volume and put it to sleep remotely over your wireless network. Ideal for enjoying media or managing your computer from another room. Offers optional password protection for added security.

Highlights
  • Remote Mac volume control
  • Remote Mac sleep function
  • Wireless network operation
  • Multi-device support
  • Optional password protection
Features
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Provides remote control of the volume of your Mac computer. You mute the sound. You can also remotely put your computer to sleep. Great when listening to music or watching a movie on your computer. The Volume Remote app can be used from any room in your house, or the convenience of your arm chair. The app uses your wireless network so it doesn't suffer the drawbacks of infra-red controllers. Features • Remotely control your computer's volume • Remotely sleep your computer • Works from multiple iOS devices at the same time • Optional password protection, to stop the kids taking over. (Set the password in the server software). Requires • A MacOS computer with system software OS-X 10.10 or later installed • An iPhone or iPad with the Volume Remote software installed • Installation of free server software on the Mac Free server software can be obtained from https://www.jazzmedia.com.au/volume/ If you have a feature request or bug to report, please use the support link instead of leaving a comment. In this way we can better communication with you to resolve any issue. Thank you.

About

MajorCalculator

This utility app simplifies complex calculations with a wide range of tools, including arithmetic, tax, unit conversion, 3D shapes, and kinship. It offers features like calculation history, memo bookkeeping, and customizable themes for an enhanced user experience.

Highlights
  • Arithmetic and advanced calculations
  • Income tax and mortgage calculation
  • Extensive unit conversion
  • 3D shape property calculations
  • Kinship relationship identification
  • Calculation history and memo bookkeeping
  • Customizable themes and skins
Features
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Calculator integrates multiple practical functions including arithmetic calculation, income tax calculation, unit conversion, 3D shape calculations, mortgage calculation, and kinship relationship calculation. · Records complete calculation processes for easy reference, with comment insertion for bookkeeping · Clear history log for instant access and reuse · Built-in stylish skins with customizable themes · Voice broadcast and keypress sounds enhance the calculation experience [Basic Calculator] Basic calculations, long expressions, fractions, and bracket operations with voice broadcast and keypad sounds. Outperforms system calculators. [Income Tax Calculator] Scientifically calculates tax based on pre-tax income, threshold, social insurance, housing fund, and other deductions. [Unit Converter] Supports conversions for: Length | Mass | Area | Pressure | Speed | Internet Speed | Time | Power | Energy | Frequency | Fuel Consumption | Brightness [3D Shape Calculator] Calculations for: Cube, Cuboid, Cylinder, Cone, Pyramid, Prism, Frustum, Sphere, Torus, Cylindrical Ring, Regular Hexagonal Prism Properties include: Length, Width, Height, Perimeter, Volume, Capacity, Area, Surface Area, Base Area, Radius, Diameter, Circle Area, Circumference, Generatrix Length, Edge Length, Platform Height [Kinship Calculator] Instantly identifies relatives like aunts, uncles, and in-laws. Never misaddress family members again! [History Records] Auto-saved calculation logs for easy bookkeeping and data security. [Memo Bookkeeping] Add notes to track income/expense sources for every calculation. [RMB Capitalization] Converts numbers to Chinese RMB capital letters for easier invoicing and reimbursement. [More Features] · Reuse Results: Apply previous results directly in new calculations · Edit/Delete: Modify any expression with highlighted results · Copy: Copy single lines or full calculations for sharing · Font Adjustment: Adjustable font sizes with elderly-friendly mode · Dark/Light Theme: Eye-friendly modes for day/night use · 12 Premium Skins: Customize any color scheme · Corner Styles: Choose rounded or square interfaces · Key Sounds: Multiple feedback tones to prevent mis-taps · Voice Broadcast: Real-time voice confirmation of inputs · Date Stamping: Automatic date tagging for traceability · 10-Decimal Precision: High-accuracy calculations · Rounding Options: Round up/down or use standard rounding [Contact Us] QQ: 1260269149 [Subscription] Plans: Monthly (1 month), Quarterly (3 months), Annual (12 months) Pricing: Monthly: $1.99/month Quarterly: $5.99//quarter Annual: $ 9.99/year Payment: Charged to iTunes account upon confirmation Auto-renewal: iTunes charges 24 hours before expiration Benefits: All skins + Ad-free experience Cancellation: Disable auto-renewal ≥24 hours before renewal Management: Modify subscriptions via account settings [Legal] Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/xiaofangjisuan/yingsi Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/xiaofangjisuan/tiaokuan

Screenshots

Volume Remote4 screens
MajorCalculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MajorCalculator at Free against Volume Remote's $0.99. MajorCalculator also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Volume Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume 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

MajorCalculator is free to download; Volume Remote costs $0.99 up front. MajorCalculator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Volume Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MajorCalculator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Volume Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of MajorCalculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Volume Remote ships an update every 2 months, MajorCalculator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Volume Remote versus MajorCalculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolume RemoteMajorCalculator
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (14 ratings)4.9 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1434 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJazz Media Pty Ltd旭 王

Customer experience

Volume Remote

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

MajorCalculator

All ratings34 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Volume Remote

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MajorCalculator

Subscriptions3
  • Preminum 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Quarter$5.993 Months
  • Premium 1 Year$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Volume Remote free?
Volume Remote costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MajorCalculator free?
MajorCalculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Volume Remote or MajorCalculator?
MajorCalculator is rated higher. Volume Remote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while MajorCalculator averages 4.9 from 34 ratings.
Do Volume Remote or MajorCalculator have ads?
MajorCalculator shows ads; Volume Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Volume Remote or MajorCalculator?
Volume Remote ships an update every 2 months, and MajorCalculator fortnightly. Most recently, Volume Remote was updated on October 14, 2026 and MajorCalculator on October 3, 2026.

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