Comparison

FullControl vs Ballasted

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

Ballasted

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Ballasted is a companion for neutral-buoyancy research, guiding you through every step of underwater gravity simulation. Simply enter a subject’s mass and select the target gravity, and the app: 1. Computes segment-wise ballast weights based on anthropometric models 2. Adjusts for material specific gravity to ensure accurate in-water loading 3. Outputs segmented totals for the torso, per-thigh, and per-ankle Ideal for researchers and trainers in neutral buoyancy facilities this tool cuts setup time and helps you focus on testing EVA procedures and equipment under realistic partial-gravity conditions.

Screenshots

FullControl4 screens
Ballasted3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ballasted at none against FullControl's 1. FullControl's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Ballasted asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, Ballasted every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FullControl versus Ballasted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFullControlBallasted
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (219 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings219 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancesco BurelliCharles Hanner

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

Ballasted

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FullControl

One-time1
  • Pro upgrade$1.99
None

Ballasted

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FullControl free?
FullControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ballasted free?
Ballasted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FullControl or Ballasted have ads?
Neither FullControl nor Ballasted shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FullControl or Ballasted?
FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, and Ballasted every 4 months. Most recently, FullControl was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ballasted on September 11, 2026.

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