Comparison

Remote to Netflix vs Netclicker

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

Head to head
About

Remote to Netflix

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote for your Mac or Windows PC. Control media playback on services like Netflix and YouTube, navigate your computer with a trackpad and keyboard, and manage multiple devices from your iOS device.

Highlights
  • Wireless PC control over WiFi
  • Media playback control (Netflix, YouTube)
  • iPhone trackpad for mouse cursor
  • iPhone keyboard for text input
  • Control multiple computers
  • Apple Watch remote support
Features
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Remote controls Mac or Windows PC over WiFi. Watch movies like a pro on Netflix, Youtube, Hulu, Vimeo or iTunes on your computer. Turn your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch into a remote control. No need to point remote at the screen, it works at any distance. To use this Netflix Remote you will need: 1. Mac or PC computer connected to WiFi 2. Netflix playing in a browser on the computer Installation instructions: 1. Download FREE Netflix Controller from our support page 2. Install the Netflix Controller on your Mac OS X or Windows PC 3. Connect your iPhone to the same WiFi as the computer 4. Open Netflix in a web browser on your computer Features: • Apple Watch remote • iPhone trackpad to control computer mouse cursor • iPhone keyboard to enter text on the computer • controls any application on computer with trackpad and keyboard • controls multiple computers with one iPhone • fullscreen on and off buttons • volume up, down and mute • tap and hold forward or rewind to make fast skip • enables Apple IR remote to control Netflix on supported iMac or Macbook • international keyboard support including emoji (JAPANESE language only, due to the bug on iOS9) • natural trackpad gestures: ・ double tap on trackpad to make a double click ・ long tap trackpad to make right mouse click ・ move two fingers on trackpad to drag mouse cursor • Netflix, YouTube, Vimeo video playback • supports most browsers like Safari, Firefox and Chrome. ATTENTION: Remote won't work with smart TV, Xbox, Wii or Android. Please visit our support page for detailed instructions and tips. QUICK TIPS: - Tap on trackpad to select active window on the computer - Tap gear button to reconnect when WiFi changes

About

Netclicker

Transform your phone into a smart remote for your computer, controlling playback and cursor movement for various streaming services. Enjoy hands-free control with automatic skipping of intros and recaps, enabling a more comfortable viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Phone as smart remote
  • Control playback
  • Gesture-based cursor movement
  • Automatic intro/recap skipping
  • Support for multiple streaming sites
  • Hands-free operation
Features
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Tired of getting up just to pause or skip? Netclicker turns your phone into a smart remote for your computer. Control playback, move the cursor with gestures, and let Netclicker automatically skip intros, recaps, and next episodes — hands-free. Watch solo or with friends. Whether it’s Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, or more — stream in total comfort. No cables. No keyboard. Just you, your screen, and full control. Terms of Use: https://netclicker.tv/subscriptions/terms

Screenshots

Remote to Netflix3 screens
Netclicker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Netclicker at Free against Remote to Netflix's $1.99. Netclicker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Remote to Netflix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Netclicker is free to download; Remote to Netflix costs $1.99 up front. Netclicker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Remote to Netflix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Netclicker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote to Netflix has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Remote to Netflix's written reviews are positive against 60% of Netclicker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote to Netflix ships an update every 3 months, Netclicker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Remote to Netflix versus Netclicker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote to NetflixNetclicker
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.1 (32 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaks and PashaRBT

Customer experience

Remote to Netflix

All ratings32 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative68.8%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative51.4%

Netclicker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Remote to Netflix

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Netclicker

Subscriptions3
  • Ad-Free TV Remote$0.991 Month
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Ad-Free TV Remote Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote to Netflix free?
Remote to Netflix costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Netclicker free?
Netclicker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote to Netflix or Netclicker?
Netclicker is rated higher. Remote to Netflix averages 2.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Netclicker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remote to Netflix or Netclicker have ads?
Netclicker shows ads; Remote to Netflix does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote to Netflix or Netclicker?
Remote to Netflix ships an update every 3 months, and Netclicker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote to Netflix was updated on November 1, 2026 and Netclicker on October 24, 2026.

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