Comparison

Presenter Remote vs PPTControl

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

Head to head
About

Presenter Remote

Control your presentations remotely from your iPhone or iPad. This app connects to presentation software, allowing you to advance slides and manage your show from anywhere with an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Remote slide control
  • Wireless connectivity
  • Presentation management
  • Internet connection required
Features
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The Presenter Remote is a companion remote control app to Presenter presentation software by WorshipTools (formerly Worship Extreme). The Presenter Remote gives you the control of your Presenter presentations from your iPhone or iPad anywhere with an internet connection.

About

PPTControl

Control your presentations remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Seamlessly connect to your computer to navigate slides, highlight points, and deliver professional presentations with ease.

Highlights
  • Remote slide navigation
  • Highlight key points
  • Connect via Bluetooth
  • Control from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
  • Simple setup process
Features
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More than a simple clicker: Control PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides on Mac or Windows from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Keep your slides and speaker notes in view, highlight key points, and move freely around the room. PRESENT WITH CONFIDENCE • Move to the next or previous slide • Start and end presentations • Black or white out the presentation screen • Present directly from your Apple Watch STAY ONE STEP AHEAD WITH PRO • Preview slides and jump directly to any slide • View speaker notes while presenting • Control the cursor and use it as a laser pointer • Change slides with the volume buttons on your iPhone or iPad — without looking down No account required. PPTControl does not upload your presentation files and includes no ads or tracking. COMPATIBILITY • Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows and macOS • Apple Keynote on macOS • Google Slides on Windows and macOS • iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch Speaker notes and slide previews are only available for supported PowerPoint and Keynote presentations. Apple Watch control works through the connected iPhone. GET STARTED 1. Download and open the PPTControl Desktop app on your Mac or Windows PC at https://pptcontrol.app. 2. Open PPTControl on your iPhone or iPad and select your computer or scan the pairing qr code. 3. Confirm the connection on your computer and start presenting. PPTControl has been downloaded more than 250,000 times worldwide. Privacy: https://pptcontrol.app/privacy Terms: https://pptcontrol.app/terms

Screenshots

Presenter Remote3 screens
PPTControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PPTControl at 71% against Presenter Remote's 14%. PPTControl also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.7) and device support (4 vs 2). Presenter Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. PPTControl sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Presenter Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PPTControl holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Presenter Remote's written reviews are positive against 71% of PPTControl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Presenter Remote versus PPTControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPresenter RemotePPTControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (6 ratings)3.8 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings623 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBLUE CIRCLE LAB LLCBastian Aunkofer

Customer experience

Presenter Remote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

PPTControl

All ratings23 ratings
Positive73.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.1%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Presenter Remote

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

PPTControl

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • Tip 1$0.99
  • Tip 2$2.99
  • Pro$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Tip 3$5.99
  • Tip 4$7.99
  • Tip 5$9.99
  • Tip 6$14.99
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Presenter Remote free?
Presenter Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PPTControl free?
PPTControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Presenter Remote or PPTControl?
PPTControl is rated higher. Presenter Remote averages 2.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PPTControl averages 3.8 from 23 ratings.
Do Presenter Remote or PPTControl have ads?
Neither Presenter Remote nor PPTControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Presenter Remote or PPTControl?
Presenter Remote ships an update every 2 months, and PPTControl every 2 months. Most recently, Presenter Remote was updated on September 16, 2026 and PPTControl on September 13, 2026.

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