# FullControl vs USB Remote

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.

Both are free to download. FullControl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. USB Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FullControl | USB Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullcontrol-remote-for-mac/id347857890/reviews)** | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-remote/id1135444072/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **219** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **81.9% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Burelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/334626957) | [Jakub Zawadzki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135444071) |

## What reviewers say

### FullControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullcontrol-remote-for-mac/id347857890)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fully functional free app
- 👍 Worth-it pro upgrade
- 👍 Easy to use and very useful
- 👍 Excellent remote app
- 🚀 Comprehensive application

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No longer functions with newer OS versions
- 🐛 Laggy trackpad and scrolling
- 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
- 🐛 Unreliable connection and disconnects
- 🐛 Certain features not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-remote/id1135444072)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*