# FullControl vs Remote Buddy Mobile 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Buddy Mobile 2 at none against FullControl's 1. FullControl's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (219 vs 34). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FullControl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote Buddy Mobile 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for FullControl against 4.6 for Remote Buddy Mobile 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FullControl has 219 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of FullControl's written reviews are positive against 75% of Remote Buddy Mobile 2's.

FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, Remote Buddy Mobile 2 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FullControl | Remote Buddy Mobile 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullcontrol-remote-for-mac/id347857890/reviews) | **[4.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-buddy-mobile-2/id1507969631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **219** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **81.9% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Burelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/334626957) | [IOSPIRIT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/402713475) |

## 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


### Remote Buddy Mobile 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-buddy-mobile-2/id1507969631)

Control your Mac from your iPhone or iPad. Use it as a trackpad, keyboard, or for app-specific controls and media playback. Mirror your Mac's screen and manage power functions remotely.

**Highlights:** Remote control for 100+ Mac apps, Multi-touch trackpad with Mousespot, Web video playback control, Screen mirroring up to 60fps, Keyboard and numpad input, Power actions and Wake-On-LAN, Secure TLS connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FullControl free?

FullControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote Buddy Mobile 2 free?

Remote Buddy Mobile 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FullControl or Remote Buddy Mobile 2?

Remote Buddy Mobile 2 is rated higher. FullControl averages 4.5 out of 5 from 219 ratings, while Remote Buddy Mobile 2 averages 4.6 from 34 ratings.

### Do FullControl or Remote Buddy Mobile 2 have ads?

Neither FullControl nor Remote Buddy Mobile 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FullControl or Remote Buddy Mobile 2?

FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, and Remote Buddy Mobile 2 every 12 months. Most recently, FullControl was updated on September 22, 2026 and Remote Buddy Mobile 2 on September 20, 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.*