FullControl vs Britehouse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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/
Britehouse
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Are you ready to take your smart home experience to the next level? Britehouse is here to make your life easier, more connected, and truly seamless. Say goodbye to the complexity of managing multiple smart devices and welcome the future of home automation. Britehouse is the ultimate all-in-one app that brings together all your smart devices, empowering you to control and monitor them effortlessly from a single, user-friendly interface. Whether you're a smart home enthusiast or just beginning your journey, Britehouse is your go-to solution for a smarter, more efficient home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Britehouse at none against FullControl's 1. Britehouse also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. FullControl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Britehouse asks for nothing beyond the download.
FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, Britehouse every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FullControl | Britehouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (219 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 219 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francesco Burelli | Bassam Seif |
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
Britehouse
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FullControl
- Pro upgrade$1.99
Britehouse
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FullControl free?
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Do FullControl or Britehouse have ads?
Which is updated more often, FullControl or Britehouse?
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