Comparison

FullControl vs G Remote Controller

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

G Remote Controller

Features
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G Remote controller is built to give you remote control over your Mac through your iPhone, the main screen is a representation on a Trackpad designed to make apple users feel at home when performing click scroll and swipe gestures. G Remote Controller also has a built in keyboard so you can also type into your Mac through your iPhone.

Screenshots

FullControl4 screens
G Remote Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: G Remote Controller at none against FullControl's 1. G Remote Controller also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). FullControl's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads 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. G Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, G Remote Controller every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FullControl versus G Remote Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFullControlG Remote Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (219 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings219 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancesco BurelliGabriel Castillo

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

G Remote Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FullControl

One-time1
  • Pro upgrade$1.99
None

G Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FullControl free?
FullControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is G Remote Controller free?
G Remote Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FullControl or G Remote Controller have ads?
Neither FullControl nor G Remote Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FullControl or G Remote Controller?
FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, and G Remote Controller every 5 days. Most recently, FullControl was updated on September 29, 2026 and G Remote Controller on October 4, 2026.

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