Comparison

Remote to Netflix vs Total Remote Control

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

Total Remote Control

Transform your iPad into a wireless control surface and extended display for your Mac. Ideal for professionals, it offers low-latency screen mirroring and precise multitouch remote control over Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Wireless control surface
  • Second display functionality
  • Low-latency screen mirroring
  • Multitouch gesture control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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Turn your iPad into a powerful wireless control surface and second display for your Mac. Total Remote Control is the ultimate tool for professionals who need to interact with their Mac from anywhere in the room — or beyond. Ideal for live sound engineers, lighting technicians, and advanced users, it lets you: • Mirror your Mac screen with ultra-low latency. • Control your Mac remotely using precise multitouch gestures. • Extend your desktop and use your iPad as a portable second display. Whether you’re mixing a show, triggering cues, editing on the move, or just need more screen space, Total Remote Control adapts to your workflow — no cables, no lag. Works over Wi-Fi. Perfect for stage, studio, or mobile environments. This app is free to download. The macOS server requires a license (free trial available). Download at total-remote-control.com. Compatible with macOS 12.4 or later and iPadOS 16.6 or later.

Screenshots

Remote to Netflix3 screens
Total Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Total Remote Control at 100% against Remote to Netflix's 46%. Total Remote Control also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.1). Remote to Netflix's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and 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

Total Remote Control is free to download; Remote to Netflix costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Total Remote Control 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 100% of Total Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote to Netflix ships an update every 3 months, Total Remote Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Remote to Netflix versus Total Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote to NetflixTotal Remote Control
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.1 (32 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaks and PashaDavid Barral

Customer experience

Remote to Netflix

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

Total Remote Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Remote to Netflix

No in-app purchases

None

Total Remote Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote to Netflix free?
Remote to Netflix costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Total Remote Control free?
Total Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote to Netflix or Total Remote Control?
Total Remote Control is rated higher. Remote to Netflix averages 2.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Total Remote Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remote to Netflix or Total Remote Control have ads?
Neither Remote to Netflix nor Total Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote to Netflix or Total Remote Control?
Remote to Netflix ships an update every 3 months, and Total Remote Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote to Netflix was updated on October 24, 2026 and Total Remote Control on October 22, 2026.

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