Comparison

ToDo Now 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

ToDo Now

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Keep forgetting important tasks to finish, no worries ToDo Now will get it done by you by reminding you on time don't forget to check it out We have a widget for you now, you can add it to your home screen, and we have a daily schedule mode, plan your day or use it as a normal todo you decide.

About

Control My Mac

Control your Mac from your iPhone or iPad with a customizable grid of one-tap buttons. It also functions as a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and app launcher, designed for one-handed use and prioritizing privacy.

Highlights
  • Customizable shortcut grids for Mac apps
  • Wireless trackpad and keyboard functionality
  • App and window launcher
  • One-handed operation design
  • Device-to-device encrypted connection
  • Optional free and paid subscription tiers
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

ToDo Now4 screens
Control My Mac4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ToDo Now at none against Control My Mac's 5. ToDo Now also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). Control My Mac's advantage is device support. On price 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. Control My Mac sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ToDo Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ToDo Now versus Control My Mac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToDo NowControl My Mac
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShivam PatelSebastian Skoic

In-app purchases

None

ToDo Now

No in-app purchases

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 ToDo Now free?
ToDo Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control My Mac free?
Control My Mac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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