Rowmote Pro for Mac vs Remote App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rowmote Pro for Mac
Control your Mac wirelessly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Offers a multitouch trackpad, full keyboard support, and seamless control of numerous Mac applications. Ideal for media centers and presentations.
- Wireless Mac control
- Multitouch trackpad
- Full keyboard support
- App launching and switching
- Sleep and wake functionality
- Secure authentication
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Rowmote Pro is the ultimate wireless remote, trackpad, and keyboard for Mac. A gorgeous universal app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, with everything from a multitouch trackpad to full extended keyboard support, and with no-configuration control of dozens of the best Mac applications, it is a must-have for any home media center or presentation! * Rated "Excellent" and one of just 400 apps featured in the WIRED App Guide 2011 * You love the remote control which came with your Mac - so simple yet elegant, with easy control of Front Row, iTunes, Quicktime, DVD Player, Keynote, and more. Or, your Mac didn’t come with a remote control or doesn’t even have an infrared port. The Apple Remote would cost a significant amount. Add ANOTHER hit to your wallet for a wireless control like a keyboard, mouse, or the Apple Magic Trackpad! You carry your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad wherever you go… so why should you carry a second device just to control your computer? Furthermore, why should you need line-of-sight to do so? Enter Rowmote Pro! Rowmote Pro is like your Mac’s remote control, but over the wireless network and even better! Trackpad and keyboard give you complete control over your computer, and you can control, launch, and quit apps, toggle the Music Visualizer, and more without ever having to squint at your screen. Rowmote is Mac-like from the ground up. FEATURES - Control your Mac completely over a wireless network. No line of sight necessary. - Works like the hardware Apple Remote Control in: • Adobe Lightroom • Airfoil Video • Amarra • Aperture • BBC iPlayer • Beamer • Boxee • Decibel • DVD Player • Ecoute • eyeTV 3.x • Firefox • Front Row • Hulu Desktop • iPhoto • iTunes • Keynote ‘08 & later • kJams Pro • Kodi • Last.fm • Logic • Microsoft Powerpoint ‘04 & later • mPlayer • Movist • Music • OpenOffice Impress • Preview • PandoraBoy • PandoraJam • PandoraOne Desktop • Photos • Plex, Plex Home Theater, & Plex Media Player • Quicktime • Rdio • Safari • Skim • Songbird • Spotify • Squire • The Tube • VLC • xbmc (Xbox Media Center) PRO CONTROL: A single tap switches to the keyboard & trackpad mode. - True multitouch: Scroll with two fingers, right click, drag, pinch to zoom, and swipe with 3 or 4 fingers. - Tap anywhere or use the virtual button - Keyboard includes extended characters, modifier keys, function keys, numeric pad, brightness control, and more - Multiple monitor support - SWITCH: Access your Mac’s Dock; launch & switch between all controllable applications on the Mac; toggle the iTunes visualizer; and more. - Sleep & wake as needed - Pause the music or video automatically when you answer a call on your iPhone - Proximity sensor support to automatically turn the screen off if the device is face-down - Secure authentication - Connect via WiFi or Bluetooth (Bluetooth requires Personal Hotspot Bluetooth tethering) REQUIREMENTS • The free Rowmote Helper program must be running on the Mac. Download at www.rowmote.com. • Apple TV: 1st gen/2nd gen only may see www.rowmote.com/atv for potential compatibility. Rowmote Pro is the only app you need to control your computer. Couple it with Apple’s free Remote app to turn your iPhone or iPod Touch into the ultimate controller for home stereo, mobile presentation, or casual video viewing. Artwork of Rowmote Pro is by Rik Schennink.
Remote App
Transform your iPhone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your PC or Mac. Control presentations, browse from your couch, or manage media players effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Simple setup with a free companion server.
- Wireless mouse and touchpad
- Full keyboard input
- Click, scroll, and zoom gestures
- PC and Mac support
- Media player control
- Presentation control
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your PC or Mac. Perfect for remote work, browsing from bed, or controlling presentations. Works over Wi-Fi — no cables, no hassle. Remote App transforms your iPhone into a powerful wireless remote control for your computer. Whether you're working, presenting, or watching a movie on your laptop, control everything effortlessly from your phone. Key Features - Wireless Mouse (trackpad-style) - Full Keyboard input support - Click, scroll, and zoom gestures - Supports both PC and Mac - Clean, lag-free experience Great for: - Couch browsing - Controlling media on your PC - PowerPoint or Keynote presentations - Typing from a distance - Media Remote: Manage media players like VLC, Spotify, iTunes, and more. - Works as Netflix Remote, Amazon Prime Remote, YouTube Remote. Simple Setup: Download the free companion server for PC/Mac Connect your iPhone and computer to the same Wi-Fi You're ready to control! Just smooth, wireless control. Join millions of satisfied users and revolutionise the way you interact with your computer! Terms of Use: https://vlcmobileremote.com/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Remote App at Free against Rowmote Pro for Mac's $4.99. Rowmote Pro for Mac's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 33%) and rating (4.2 vs 3.4). On update cadence 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
Remote App is free to download; Rowmote Pro for Mac costs $4.99 up front. Remote App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Rowmote Pro for Mac asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rowmote Pro for Mac holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rowmote Pro for Mac has 106 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Rowmote Pro for Mac's written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote App's.
Rowmote Pro for Mac ships an update every 2 months, Remote App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rowmote Pro for Mac | Remote App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (106 ratings) — better | 3.4 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 106 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evan Schoenberg | Adarsh Urs |
Customer experience
Rowmote Pro for Mac
Remote App
Bugs and requests
Rowmote Pro for Mac
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent connection
- Keyboard input issues
- Freezing/crashing on certain apps
- Compatibility problems with macOS updates
Requested features
5 requests- Customizable keyboard shortcuts
- Improved compatibility with newer devices
- Expanded app integrations
- Right-click functionality
- Ability to wake/sleep computer remotely
Remote App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rowmote Pro for Mac
No in-app purchases
Remote App
- Unlock Full Features - Annual7 Days trial$3.991 Year
- All Features Unlocker$5.99
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