# MAC Vendors vs Remote Buddy Mobile 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Buddy Mobile 2 at 75% against MAC Vendors's 0%. Remote Buddy Mobile 2 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). MAC Vendors's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MAC Vendors sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote Buddy Mobile 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Buddy Mobile 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MAC Vendors's written reviews are positive against 75% of Remote Buddy Mobile 2's.

MAC Vendors ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote Buddy Mobile 2 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MAC Vendors | Remote Buddy Mobile 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-vendors/id1286582216/reviews) | **[4.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-buddy-mobile-2/id1507969631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 32 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohamed ElBasyouni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191577116) | [IOSPIRIT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/402713475) |

## What reviewers say

### MAC Vendors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-vendors/id1286582216)

This app helps IT professionals identify details of MAC addresses, including manufacturer information and technical specifications. It can also scan connected networks to provide details about devices on the same network.

**Highlights:** MAC address lookup, Manufacturer details, Network scanning, Device IP and MAC addresses, Embedded scanner

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade existing to pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### Remote Buddy Mobile 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-buddy-mobile-2/id1507969631)

Control your Mac from your iPhone or iPad. Use it as a trackpad, keyboard, or for app-specific controls and media playback. Mirror your Mac's screen and manage power functions remotely.

**Highlights:** Remote control for 100+ Mac apps, Multi-touch trackpad with Mousespot, Web video playback control, Screen mirroring up to 60fps, Keyboard and numpad input, Power actions and Wake-On-LAN, Secure TLS connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MAC Vendors free?

MAC Vendors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote Buddy Mobile 2 free?

Remote Buddy Mobile 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MAC Vendors or Remote Buddy Mobile 2?

Remote Buddy Mobile 2 is rated higher. MAC Vendors averages 4.1 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Remote Buddy Mobile 2 averages 4.6 from 34 ratings.

### Do MAC Vendors or Remote Buddy Mobile 2 have ads?

Neither MAC Vendors nor Remote Buddy Mobile 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MAC Vendors or Remote Buddy Mobile 2?

MAC Vendors ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote Buddy Mobile 2 every 12 months. Most recently, MAC Vendors was updated on October 5, 2026 and Remote Buddy Mobile 2 on October 7, 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.*