Comparison

PPTControl vs Slide Remote

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

Head to head
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

About

Slide Remote

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a simple and powerful wireless remote for presentations. Slide Remote: PPT Clicker helps you control your slides without carrying an extra presentation clicker. Use your iPhone to move to the next slide, go back to the previous slide, and present confidently in meetings, classrooms, conferences, training sessions, workshops, and live events. Whether you are presenting from Keynote, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Adobe PDF Reader, or any app that supports Page Up and Page Down controls, Slide Remote makes slide navigation smooth and easy. How It Works Bluetooth Mode Use Bluetooth to control your presentation without installing any companion app on your laptop. Network Discovery Mode Install the companion app on your Mac or Linux device and connect over the same network. The macOS DMG file and Linux AppImage can be downloaded directly from inside the mobile app. Key Features • Use your iPhone as a wireless presentation remote • Control next slide and previous slide actions • Works with popular presentation and PDF apps • Supports Bluetooth-based slide control • Supports local network discovery • Companion app available for macOS and Linux • No external clicker device required • Simple and clean interface for live presentations • Useful for speakers, teachers, trainers, students, and business professionals Compatible With • Keynote • Microsoft PowerPoint • Google Slides • Adobe PDF Reader • Presentation apps that support Page Up and Page Down keyboard controls Why Use Slide Remote? Physical presentation clickers are easy to forget, lose, or replace. Slide Remote gives you a smarter and more convenient option by turning the iPhone you already carry into a reliable presentation controller. Important Note Network Discovery Mode requires the companion app on your Mac or Linux device. Bluetooth Mode can be used without installing the companion app, depending on your device and system support. This app may display ads to support ongoing development, maintenance, and future improvements.

Screenshots

PPTControl4 screens
Slide Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slide Remote at none against PPTControl's 10. Slide Remote also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PPTControl ships an update every 2 months, Slide Remote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PPTControl versus Slide Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPPTControlSlide Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBastian AunkoferCONVERSANTECH

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
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  • Tip 3$5.99
  • Tip 4$7.99
  • Tip 5$9.99
  • Tip 6$14.99
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99
None

Slide Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PPTControl free?
PPTControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slide Remote free?
Slide Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PPTControl or Slide Remote have ads?
Neither PPTControl nor Slide Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PPTControl or Slide Remote?
PPTControl ships an update every 2 months, and Slide Remote every 2 days. Most recently, PPTControl was updated on October 17, 2026 and Slide Remote on October 6, 2026.

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