FullControl vs The NIEA
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/
The NIEA
Discover local opportunities, get paid for your work, and build community value. This platform offers an interactive map to find jobs and businesses, an escrow-protected marketplace for requests, and a video library explaining the new economy. It aims to make economic participation accessible to everyone.
- Interactive community map
- Opportunity marketplace with escrow
- Secure, tracked payments
- Educational video library
- Community value building
- Sign in with Apple
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NIEA connects community members with local organizations and businesses; making it possible to discover opportunities, contribute real work, and build a verified record of what you've given to your community. DISCOVER YOUR OPPORTUNITIES Browse a live map of needs posted by local businesses and organizations. See which opportunities match your skills in marketing, operations, events, trades, tech, social media, and more. CONTRIBUTE AND GET VERIFIED Apply to help. Complete the work. When the organization verifies your contribution, it's recorded permanently to your profile. Your record grows with every verified contribution; a real portfolio of community impact, not just a list of intentions. EARN ENVALUMENTAL COINS Verified contributions earn Envalumental Coins (EC); a recognition unit that tracks the value of your community work. EC are a non-monetary record of contribution, not a financial instrument. All USD payments between contributors and organizations happen directly between the parties; NIEA records and recognizes the work, it does not hold or transfer funds. PEER CONTRIBUTION NETWORKS Join or form a Peer Contribution Network; a community of contributors supporting a local organization together. Networks let businesses build a trusted bench of people they know and can count on. YOUR CAPABILITY KEY Upload skills, credentials, and knowledge to build your Capability Key; a profile that helps organizations understand what you can do before you ever have to explain it. Privacy Policy: theniea.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The NIEA at 5.0 against FullControl's 4.5. The NIEA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). FullControl's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (220 vs 2). On price 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
Both are free to download. FullControl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The NIEA asks for nothing beyond the download.
The NIEA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FullControl has 220 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, The NIEA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FullControl | The NIEA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (220 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 220 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francesco Burelli | Khoury Howell |
Customer experience
FullControl
The NIEA
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
The NIEA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FullControl
- Pro upgrade$1.99
The NIEA
No in-app purchases









