Comparison

Connect My Computer vs Control My Mac

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Connect My Computer

Access and control your Mac computers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Offers advanced features like trackpad control, modifier keypads, and international keyboard support for seamless remote management.

Highlights
  • Remote Mac control from iOS
  • Trackpad mouse cursor control
  • Modifier keypads (Shift, Ctrl, Alt)
  • Functional keyboard shortcuts
  • Virtual mouse buttons
  • International keyboard support
  • Mac OS X login
Features
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Connect to your Mac computers from iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch at anytime! Great functionalities and It's FREE! Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone XS Max! Compared with this free version, the Pro version has more features: - Multiple connections - Trackpad to move mouse cursor (also support click) and do mouse wheel scroll - Mouse right click, hover and mouse drag - Modifier keypad including Shift, Ctrl and Alt which enables you to press almost any key combinations. - A cool functional keyboard: Cut, copy & paste and other shortcuts keypad, including HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, Arrow keys, etc. - Virtual left button and right mouse button - Easy dragging and resizing using virtual mousepad - Support video output (need iPad or iOS4 and output connector) Features: - Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone - Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone 4/4S - Take advantage of iPad's big screen - Portrait and landscape mode - Support various resolutions and colors - Tap to do click, double tap to double click, and all easy to use features - Pinch to zoom in and out. Choose the zoom scale you like - International keyboard support for many languages, including French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese etc. - Mac OS X Login - Easy to use design Supported Platform: - Mac OS X Mountain Lion - Mac OS X Lion - Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Mac OS X Leopard - Mac OS X Tiger - Windows with VNC server installed Note: This is also a full VNC client. Thus you can also use it to connect to Windows with VNC server installed. Brief install instructions (Use it if you do not need step-by-step instructions): How to configure my Mac? - Mac OS Tiger: http://www.macminicolo.net/Mac_VNC_tutor.html - Leopard or Snow Leopard: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-10329122-263.html For detailed setup instructions and more information, see http://www.hanajobs.com/mobile/forums/show/13.page Send your comments/suggestions to hanamobiles@gmail.com or visit our website.

About

Control My Mac

Control your Mac from your iPhone or iPad with a customizable shortcut grid, wireless trackpad, and keyboard. It offers one-handed operation and strong privacy features, connecting directly to your Mac.

Highlights
  • Customizable shortcut grids per app
  • Wireless trackpad and keyboard
  • App and window launcher
  • One-handed operation
  • Device-to-device encrypted connection
  • Free 7-day trial of Full App features
Features
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Control My Mac puts your Mac's shortcuts on your iPhone or iPad: a Grid of big one-tap buttons for every Mac app, which switches in by itself when that app comes forward. It is also a wireless trackpad, keyboard and app Launcher you can use with one finger from anywhere in the room. Install the free Mac companion app from controlmymac.com, scan its QR code, and you are connected. No account, no sign-up. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Grid: your own shortcut buttons, with a separate grid for each Mac app. Teach it a key combination straight from your Mac • Trackpad: move, click, right-click and scroll with one finger • Keyboard: type live, or write a draft and insert it in one go • Launcher: your Mac's open apps as a grid. Bring any app or window forward, or open a saved set • Mac keyboard shortcuts, gestures, presets and quick controls • iPad: a larger trackpad, roomier keyboard, bigger Grid and a layout you can rearrange • Light, Dark and any accent color, plus Help Mode, where every button explains itself Scrolling, the full Grid, the Launcher, Mac shortcuts, gestures and presets are part of Full App (details below). MADE FOR ONE HAND Every control sits within reach of a single finger, whether you use one hand by choice or by necessity. Run a Mac connected to your TV from the sofa, use it as a presentation clicker, or keep it next to you at the desk. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No servers. Your iPhone or iPad connects straight to your Mac over Bluetooth or your local network, encrypted device-to-device, and nothing you type or do leaves your two devices. The Mac app needs macOS Accessibility permission so it can move your cursor and type for you. The camera only scans the pairing code, and Local Network is only used to find your Mac. ESSENTIALS STAYS AVAILABLE. FULL APP IS OPTIONAL. Try Full App free for 7 days to use every module before deciding. When the trial ends: • Essentials Plan, free: trackpad movement, click, right click, Live and Draft Keyboard basics, one Grid button, Launcher preview, dark mode, accent colors and Help Mode • Full App, a monthly or yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase: scrolling, the full Grid with app grids and Auto-Switch, Launcher and window switching without upgrade prompts, Mac keyboard shortcuts, full gestures, presets and quick controls Prices vary by country. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple Account and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. The lifetime option is a one-off purchase with no renewal. WHAT YOU NEED • iPhone or iPad with iOS or iPadOS 18 or later • The free Mac companion app on macOS 14 or later, from controlmymac.com • Both devices within Bluetooth range, or on the same Wi-Fi network Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.controlmymac.com/privacy

Screenshots

Connect My Computer4 screens
Control My Mac4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Control My Mac at 5.0 against Connect My Computer's 3.5. Control My Mac also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Connect My Computer's advantage is ratings volume (101 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Connect My Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Control My Mac sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Control My Mac holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect My Computer has 101 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, Control My Mac every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Connect My Computer versus Control My Mac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect My ComputerControl My Mac
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (101 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings101 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana MobileSebastian Skoic

Customer experience

Connect My Computer

All ratings98 ratings
Positive61.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews735 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative32.7%

Control My Mac

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Connect My Computer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatibility with newer OS versions
  • Authentication failures with complex passwords
  • Frequent crashes, especially on multi-monitor setups

Requested features

4 requests
  • Remote wake/sleep functionality
  • Integrated file transfer
  • Improved multi-monitor support
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts

Control My Mac

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Connect My Computer

One-time1
  • Connect My Mac Pro$4.99
5 purchases

Control My Mac

Subscriptions3
  • Full App - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Full App - Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Full App - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Full App - Lifetime$49.99
  • Full App - Lifetime$119.99

Questions

Is Connect My Computer free?
Connect My Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Control My Mac free?
Control My Mac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Connect My Computer or Control My Mac?
Control My Mac is rated higher. Connect My Computer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Control My Mac averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Connect My Computer or Control My Mac have ads?
Neither Connect My Computer nor Control My Mac shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect My Computer or Control My Mac?
Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, and Control My Mac every 2 days. Most recently, Connect My Computer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Control My Mac on October 28, 2026.

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