# Connect My Computer vs Control My Mac

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect My Computer | Control My Mac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-my-computer/id364933429/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-my-mac-remote/id6781458180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hana Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/306576922) | [Sebastian Skoic](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781458182) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect My Computer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-my-computer/id364933429)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Connect My Mac Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 💡 Useful for remote control and monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🔍 Confusing setup instructions
- 💸 Paywall for full functionality
- 🖱️ Lacking advanced mouse/keyboard controls

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Control My Mac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-my-mac-remote/id6781458180)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full App - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Full App - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full App - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Full App - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Full App - Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*