Comparison

X vs Mak Commander

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

Head to head
About

X

Features
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X-remo: Beyond the Home App. If the standard "Home" app feels limiting, X-remo is for you. It is a highly customizable remote control app designed to let you layout and manage your HomeKit accessories exactly how you want. 【 Key Features 】 Flexible Layouts: Create multiple "Sets" (pages) and add various button "Units" to build your ideal control panel. Tactile Experience: Features 3D flip animations and scale effects that provide the intuitive feel of pressing physical buttons. Powerful API Integration: Control non-HomeKit devices directly via HTTP API (including local network access). Modern UI Design: Fully optimized for iOS 18 and beyond. Experience the stunning "Liquid Glass" visual effects on iOS 26+. Easy Data Sharing: Export and share your custom remote configurations via AirDrop for effortless backup or multi-device syncing. 【 Advanced Customization 】 Total Appearance Control: Customize icons and captions for every button. One-Tap Scenes: Execute HomeKit Action Sets (Scenes) instantly. Precision Adjustments: Fine-tune your interface by adjusting unit spacing and button heights (Low/Normal/High). Notes: Unlock Pro Features: Upgrading (Paid) removes advertisements, increases the limit on units per set, and enables unlimited set creation. Requirements: HomeKit-compatible hardware and a proper network environment are required. Please refer to your device's instruction manual for setup details.

About

Mak Commander

Features
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Your iPhone & iPad become the smartest keyboard and trackpad for your Mac. MK-Commander instantly transforms your device into a full remote keyboard, precision trackpad, media controller, and numpad β€” perfect for presentations, couch browsing, gaming shortcuts, and productivity. Whether you are working across the room, controlling your Mac on a stand, or replacing a physical keyboard, MK-Commander delivers a smooth, responsive, and intuitive experience designed for professionals and everyday users. Key Features: Precision Trackpad: β€’ Smooth, low-latency cursor movement β€’ Adjustable speed & sensitivity β€’ Natural scroll gestures β€’ Tap-to-click & drag support β€’ Multi-touch gestures (swipe, scroll, zoom β€” depending on OS support) Full Custom Keyboard: β€’ Modifier keys: ⌘ Command, βŒ₯ Option, βŒƒ Control, ⇧ Shift β€’ Special keys: Escape, Delete, Return, Arrow keys β€’ Function keys F1–F12 β€’ Quick actions (Brightness, Volume, Playback) Why MK-Commander? Most remote keyboard apps lag or feel limited. MK-Commander is built with high-performance, giving you: β€’ 1:1 smooth cursor movement β€’ Instant key delivery with zero noticeable delay β€’ Clean, minimalistic UI β€’ Production-grade stability Your Mac’s keyboard β€” now in your hand. Compatible With: β€’ All macOS versions supported by the Mak Commander companion app β€’ Works on iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, iPad Pro Privacy: MK-Commander does NOT collect personal data. All communication happens locally between your device and your Mac. terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

X4 screens
Mak Commander1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mak Commander at none against X's shown. Mak Commander also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mak Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
X versus Mak Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXMak Commander
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.615.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB2 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTomoya HasegawaMohammed Kazim

In-app purchases

1 purchases

X

One-time1
  • Remove Functional Restrictions$2.99
2 purchases

Mak Commander

Subscriptions2
  • Mak Commander Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Mak Commander Pro - Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is X free?
X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mak Commander free?
Mak Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do X or Mak Commander have ads?
X shows ads; Mak Commander does not.

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