# FullControl vs The NIEA

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FullControl | The NIEA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullcontrol-remote-for-mac/id347857890/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-niea/id6749406260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **220** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 28 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Burelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/334626957) | [Khoury Howell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830368400) |

## 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


### The NIEA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-niea/id6749406260)

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.

**Highlights:** Interactive community map, Opportunity marketplace with escrow, Secure, tracked payments, Educational video library, Community value building, Sign in with Apple

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FullControl free?

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

### Is The NIEA free?

The NIEA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FullControl or The NIEA?

The NIEA is rated higher. FullControl averages 4.5 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while The NIEA averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FullControl or The NIEA have ads?

The NIEA shows ads; FullControl does not.

### Which is updated more often, FullControl or The NIEA?

FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, and The NIEA every 2 months. Most recently, FullControl was updated on October 24, 2026 and The NIEA on October 23, 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.*