Comparison

FullControl vs Near Lock

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

Near Lock

Automate your Mac's security by using your iPhone to lock and unlock it based on your proximity. Enhance security with fingerprint, double knock, or Apple Watch authentication. Manage your Mac remotely and receive notifications for login attempts.

Highlights
  • Automatic Mac locking and unlocking based on iPhone proximity
  • Fingerprint, double knock, and Apple Watch authentication
  • Manual lock and unlock via iPhone
  • Remote Mac control through iPhone notifications
  • Login attempt notifications and tracking
  • WiFi unlock for trusted networks
  • Clipboard synchronization between devices
Features
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Use your iPhone to lock and unlock your Mac automatically. When you walk away from your Mac, it will be automatically locked. Once you approach your workplace, Near Lock will unlock your Mac. ----------------- Unlock your Mac with your fingerprint (Touch ID), double knock, Apple Watch, notification widget or use the iPhone 3D touch. Try it out for FREE DOWNLOAD: To use Near Lock download the Mac application: www.nearlock.me FEATURES: • locking and unlocking your Mac automatically - depends on the distance between your iPhone and your Mac • easily set the distance on which your Mac should be locked or unlocked • for additional security use your fingerprint (Touch ID), double knock or Apple Watch for each Mac login authorization • manually lock and unlock your Mac with your iPhone • knock twice on your iPhone for a faster Mac login. • take a picture and receive a notification when anyone tries to login into your Mac. • track and see all recent Mac login and logout times. • WiFi Unlock - keep your Mac unlocked while connected to your selected WiFi network (e.g. Home network) • Clipboard - copy and paste text to and from your Mac • choose between sleep (hibernate) and screensaver when locking your Mac • receive notification when your Mac is locked or unlocked • unlock your Mac directly with the iPhone's interactive notifications - swipe left on received notifications • control your Mac through the iPhone Notification Center Widget - quickly lock and unlock your Mac from anywhere on your iOS device • control your audio: pause music when you log out, play when you login - works with Spotify, QuickTime, VLC, iTunes • to save your battery Near Lock uses Low Energy Bluetooth 4.0 for the communication between your devices • control Near Lock from your iOS device or your Mac's menu bar • make locking and unlocking your Mac faster with 3D Touch - only iPhone 6S or newer • use your iPhone to control multiple Macs • find my iPhone feature - in case your iPhone is lost you can now ping it from your Mac • authorize Mac tasks (such as installing new software) with Touch ID or by knocking on your iPhone • lock and unlock your Mac using Siri on your iPhone SECURITY: Your credentials and data are secured and never leave your devices - AES encryption. For additional protection, the bluetooth communication channel is internally encrypted. REQUIREMENTS: Near Lock requires a Mac that is running Mavericks or later. Your Mac also needs to support the latest Bluetooth LE technology. The following Macs support Bluetooth LE: • iMac late 2012 or newer • MacBook Air 2011 or newer • MacBook Pro 2012 or newer • Mac mini 2011 or newer • Mac Pro late 2013 or newer FEEDBACK: Thanks to all the Near Lock users for the great feedback and suggestions! REWARDS: Near Lock won second place at the "Show Your App Award" in Munich If you enjoy using Near Lock, please take a moment and leave an honest review: it really helps. Near Lock - SECURITY MADE SIMPLE

Screenshots

FullControl4 screens
Near Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FullControl at 82% against Near Lock's 38%. FullControl also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8). Near Lock's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 and Near Lock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FullControl holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 221 and 571 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of FullControl's written reviews are positive against 38% of Near Lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, Near Lock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FullControl versus Near Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFullControlNear Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (221 ratings) — better3.8 (571 ratings)
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews — better38.2% of reviews
Number of ratings221571 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancesco BurelliFilip Duvnjak

Customer experience

FullControl

All ratings219 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews426 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.9%

Near Lock

All ratings570 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews280 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative52.9%

User reviews

FullControl

From 221 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fully functional free app
  • 👍 Worth-it pro upgrade
  • 👍 Easy to use and very useful
  • 👍 Excellent remote app
  • 🚀 Comprehensive application

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Near Lock

From 571 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient auto-lock/unlock
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔒 Improved security
  • 💡 Innovative concept
  • 🔥 Works well when it works

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and sync issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 🤔 Inconsistent distance tracking
  • ❌ Unreliable, doesn't work consistently
  • 🤷‍♂️ Requires constant manual reconnection

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

Near Lock

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Incompatibility with newer macOS versions
  • Unexpected password entries in other apps
  • Bluetooth cache corruption issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for more devices (e.g. iPad, Apple Watch)
  • Improved background functionality
  • More customization options
  • Better error handling and troubleshooting

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FullControl

One-time1
  • Pro upgrade$1.99
1 purchases

Near Lock

One-time1
  • Pro Mode$3.99

Questions

Is FullControl free?
FullControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Near Lock free?
Near Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FullControl or Near Lock?
FullControl is rated higher. FullControl averages 4.5 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while Near Lock averages 3.8 from 571 ratings.
Do FullControl or Near Lock have ads?
Neither FullControl nor Near Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FullControl or Near Lock?
FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, and Near Lock monthly. Most recently, FullControl was updated on October 23, 2026 and Near Lock on October 24, 2026.

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