Comparison

MediaShout Remote vs PPTControl

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

Head to head
About

MediaShout Remote

Control and preview presentations from your mobile device over Wi-Fi. Scroll through slides, view notes, and play cues directly to the screen. Offers different views for presenters and audience display.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi presentation control
  • Audience/Stage display preview
  • Scroll through presentations
  • View presenter notes
  • Play Quick Cues
  • Portrait and Landscape modes
Features
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MediaShout Remote is compatible with MediaShout 6! - MediaShout Remote requires the latest versions of MediaShout presentation software (MediaShout 4.5 or newer for Windows, or MediaShout 6 for Mac). MediaShout Remote provides control and preview of MediaShout presentations over your Wi-Fi network from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. VIEWER View the Main (audience) Display or Stage Display as it is played from a MediaShout computer. (NOTE: Does not support Key Text or Key Clock playback.) PRESENTER - Portrait view allows you to scroll through the current presentation, view notes and tap thumbnails to play them to the screen. Bottom toolbar controls allow you to go forward or back in the current presentation and play Quick Cues. - Landscape view provides a Preview or Presentation mode depending on whether you prefer to swipe and play Cues directly to the screen, or browse thumbnails before double-tapping to play. If you have questions about using MediaShout Remote in your organization, please contact us at 888.829.7168 or www.mediashout.com

About

PPTControl

Control your presentations remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Seamlessly connect to your computer to navigate slides, highlight points, and deliver professional presentations with ease.

Highlights
  • Remote slide navigation
  • Highlight key points
  • Connect via Bluetooth
  • Control from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
  • Simple setup process
Features
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More than a simple clicker: Control PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides on Mac or Windows from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Keep your slides and speaker notes in view, highlight key points, and move freely around the room. PRESENT WITH CONFIDENCE • Move to the next or previous slide • Start and end presentations • Black or white out the presentation screen • Present directly from your Apple Watch STAY ONE STEP AHEAD WITH PRO • Preview slides and jump directly to any slide • View speaker notes while presenting • Control the cursor and use it as a laser pointer • Change slides with the volume buttons on your iPhone or iPad — without looking down No account required. PPTControl does not upload your presentation files and includes no ads or tracking. COMPATIBILITY • Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows and macOS • Apple Keynote on macOS • Google Slides on Windows and macOS • iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch Speaker notes and slide previews are only available for supported PowerPoint and Keynote presentations. Apple Watch control works through the connected iPhone. GET STARTED 1. Download and open the PPTControl Desktop app on your Mac or Windows PC at https://pptcontrol.app. 2. Open PPTControl on your iPhone or iPad and select your computer or scan the pairing qr code. 3. Confirm the connection on your computer and start presenting. PPTControl has been downloaded more than 250,000 times worldwide. Privacy: https://pptcontrol.app/privacy Terms: https://pptcontrol.app/terms

Screenshots

MediaShout Remote4 screens
PPTControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PPTControl at 72% against MediaShout Remote's 20%. PPTControl also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). MediaShout Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

Both are free to download. PPTControl sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MediaShout Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PPTControl holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of MediaShout Remote's written reviews are positive against 72% of PPTControl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MediaShout Remote ships an update every 5 months, PPTControl every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MediaShout Remote versus PPTControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMediaShout RemotePPTControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (30 ratings)3.9 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews72.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMediaShoutBastian Aunkofer

Customer experience

MediaShout Remote

All ratings29 ratings
Positive6.9%
Neutral17.2%
Negative75.9%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative65.0%

PPTControl

All ratings24 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative24.1%

Bugs and requests

MediaShout Remote

Reported bugs

36 issues
  • App closes immediately on launch
  • Crashes when selecting control
  • Cannot load the app
  • Doesn't load any computers
  • Cannot connect to MediaShout 5 after switch
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  • Doesn't find my computer
  • Bugs still exist
  • Cannot see half of presentation on iPad/iPhone
  • Doesn't load the entire script
  • Asks for password when none is set up
  • Glitches often and locks up
  • Wifi connection errors, instability, freezing
  • Updated app won't connect
  • Terribly buggy, does not work half the time
  • Does not see the computer remotely after Windows 10 upgrade
  • Connects to computer but cannot view scripts
  • Loses connection easily
  • Connection lost message, doesn't refresh properly
  • Cannot find a computer after the first day
  • Lost connection, please fix
  • Crashes and disconnects too often
  • App doesn't find any of the computers
  • App does not work with iPad mini
  • Lost connection hang ups and freezes
  • Cannot put in password due to iOS7 update
  • Does not give proper sign in box with iOS7
  • Cannot connect it with Mac
  • App cannot see wired PC running MS
  • Laggy, insecure password transmission
  • Does not mirror video playing
  • Bugs in stage display, network connection
  • Imported PowerPoint slide shows cause freeze
  • One crash during service
  • Problem reconnecting after iPhone goes to sleep
  • Videos won't play on iPhone in display mode
  • Laptop won't show up in available computers list

Requested features

15 requests
  • Update for V.7
  • More features
  • Allow selection of bible verses/songs not in script
  • Ability to select videos from a list
  • Double tap to change slides
Show 10 more
  • Add bible verse panel
  • Edit text in a slide
  • More control for video and audio cues
  • Sister app for viewers only
  • Show presentation when PowerPoint/video is played
  • Include audio volume control
  • Support for video playback on iPad
  • Add notes and Bible passages on the fly
  • Split screen capability for presentation notes
  • Allow users to edit text in a slide

PPTControl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MediaShout Remote

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

PPTControl

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • Tip 1$0.99
  • Tip 2$2.99
  • Pro$4.99
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  • Tip 3$5.99
  • Tip 4$7.99
  • Tip 5$9.99
  • Tip 6$14.99
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is MediaShout Remote free?
MediaShout Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PPTControl free?
PPTControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MediaShout Remote or PPTControl?
PPTControl is rated higher. MediaShout Remote averages 1.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while PPTControl averages 3.9 from 24 ratings.
Do MediaShout Remote or PPTControl have ads?
Neither MediaShout Remote nor PPTControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MediaShout Remote or PPTControl?
MediaShout Remote ships an update every 5 months, and PPTControl every 2 months. Most recently, MediaShout Remote was updated on October 22, 2026 and PPTControl on October 22, 2026.

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