Comparison

FullControl vs USB Remote

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

Head to head
About

FullControl

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your Mac. Effortlessly manage applications, control media playback, navigate files, and even use your device as a keyboard and trackpad. Offers extensive customization for a personalized computing experience.

Highlights
  • Custom commands for each Mac application
  • Launch applications and control media
  • Remote keyboard and trackpad functionality
  • File browser and launcher
  • Shutdown, restart, and sleep Mac
  • Live screenshots and volume control (in-app purchase)
Features
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FullControl is a fun, and easy-to-use app that turns your iPhone or iPad into a remote control. So you can control your computer with a tap or flick of a finger. Why is FullControl so different? • there are specific commands for each Mac application, for ALL Mac applications! • high commands customization; • launch applications; • volume control; • navigate through Mac filesystem and open files; • remote keyboard and mouse. Do you want to skip to the next track? There is a fast command for this! Do you need to stop the movie? There is a command for this! Want to start a video? Do not look for it with the mouse, FullControl allows you to access the contents of folders on your Mac and launch files with the program of your choice! ### ALL FEATURES ### • Custom command FOR EACH Mac application • Launch applications in the folder "Applications" and in the Dock • Remote keyboard • Remote trackpad • Shutdown, restart, and putting to sleep the Mac • File browser and file launcher • Automatic server detection # In-App Purchases FEATURES # • Numeric pad • Live screenshots of your Mac • Volume control • Brightness control • Music control (play, pause, next, previous) • Prevent device screen lock toggle FullControl just installed, you have already provided the commands to control your music on iTunes, Spotify, the videos play on VLC, QuickTime, manage live TV on EyeTV! Requirements • Mac Intel with Mac OS 10.14 (or higher) • FullControlHelper (3.1.9 or higher) installed on your Mac • Accessibility API enabled for FullControlHelper • Wifi/LAN FullControlHelper is available for free at http://fullcontrol.cescobaz.com/

About

USB Remote

Transform your iOS device into a wireless keyboard and mouse for your PC or other USB-enabled devices. Control your computer remotely using touch gestures and voice commands. Requires a specific Bluetooth receiver.

Highlights
  • Wireless keyboard and mouse control
  • Voice recognition for typing
  • Macro creation and execution
  • QR/barcode scanning and typing
  • System volume and media control
  • Text input from clipboard and files
Features
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USB Remote app turns your iOS device into wireless USB keyboard and mouse: you can use it to remotely control and USB host (PC, etc.) by sending keyboard and mouse events. *** InputStick USB receiver (Bluetooth 4.0) is required! App does NOT work over USB cable! *** More info: www.inputstick.com InputStick USB receiver works with all USB hosts that supports generic HID keyboard and mouse: PCs, consoles, embedded systems. You don’t need to install custom drivers, additional software nor do any network configuration. Just plug InputStick into USB port and after few seconds it is ready to go. Main app features: - send individual keys (using soft-keyboard) - control mouse with mousepad area - type text from text area (allows word suggestions, autocorrection) - use voice recognition for typing text in real-time directly to your PC - type text directly from system clipboard - scan and type QR/barcodes - control system volume and media playback - create and execute macros (pre-defined sequences of keyboard and mouse actions). For example: you can type long and complex command with just two clicks - type: URLs, selected text and text from text files (via Share Extension) Supported USB host keyboard layouts: Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (US, UK), Finnish, French (FR, BE, CA, CH), German (DE, CH), Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (PT, BR), Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Vietnamese

Screenshots

FullControl4 screens
USB Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FullControl at 4.5 against USB Remote's 4.0. FullControl also leads on ratings volume (219 vs 7) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). USB Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support 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. FullControl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. USB Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FullControl holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FullControl has 219 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of FullControl's written reviews are positive against 67% of USB Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, USB Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FullControl versus USB Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFullControlUSB Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (219 ratings) — better4.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings219 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancesco BurelliJakub Zawadzki

Customer experience

FullControl

All ratings219 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews426 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.9%

USB Remote

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FullControl

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cursor freezes or behaves unexpectedly
  • Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
  • Certain commands not working as intended

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add volume and brightness controls
  • Improve mouse/trackpad responsiveness
  • Integrate with voice assistants
  • Allow remote login and power on/off
  • Improve UI and customization options

USB Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FullControl

One-time1
  • Pro upgrade$1.99
None

USB Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FullControl free?
FullControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is USB Remote free?
USB Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FullControl or USB Remote?
FullControl is rated higher. FullControl averages 4.5 out of 5 from 219 ratings, while USB Remote averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.
Do FullControl or USB Remote have ads?
Neither FullControl nor USB Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FullControl or USB Remote?
FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, and USB Remote every 3 months. Most recently, FullControl was updated on September 29, 2026 and USB Remote on September 27, 2026.

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