iRFR vs PPTControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRFR
This remote control application allows users to manage ETC Eos family lighting systems from their mobile devices. It supports programming and playback features, with security controls to prevent unauthorized access. Requires Eos family software 2.6 or higher.
- Remote control for Eos family lighting systems
- Supports programming and playback
- Tab-based display system
- Moving light controls
- Direct selects and playback tools
- Security controls for unauthorized access prevention
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The iRFR from ETC provides a remote for any Eos family lighting system (Eos, Eos Ti, Gio, Gio @5, Ion, Element and Eos/Ion Remote Processors). This application requires Eos family software 2.6 or higher on the connected lighting system. Eos 3.0 or higher is required for Focus Wand Please note the iRFR is NOT support by Cobalt. The iRFR supports most features needed for programming and playback. It does not support remote patching and system configuration. A tab-based system changes the displays from the full keyboard, moving light controls, direct selects, playback tools and a cue list. Security controls prevent un-authorized access to a lighting system.
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.
- Remote slide navigation
- Highlight key points
- Connect via Bluetooth
- Control from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
- Simple setup process
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PPTControl at Free against iRFR's $49.99. PPTControl also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (72% vs 52%). iRFR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, 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
PPTControl is free to download; iRFR costs $49.99 up front. PPTControl sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iRFR asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for iRFR against 3.9 for PPTControl. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PPTControl has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of iRFR's written reviews are positive against 72% of PPTControl's.
iRFR ships an update every 10 months, PPTControl every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRFR | PPTControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.9 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | 72.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| 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 | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. | Bastian Aunkofer |
Customer experience
iRFR
PPTControl
In-app purchases
iRFR
No in-app purchases
PPTControl
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- 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
