Comparison

G Remote Controller vs Control‎

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

Head to head
About

G Remote Controller

Features
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G Remote controller is built to give you remote control over your Mac through your iPhone, the main screen is a representation on a Trackpad designed to make apple users feel at home when performing click scroll and swipe gestures. G Remote Controller also has a built in keyboard so you can also type into your Mac through your iPhone.

About

Control‎

Easily manage media playback and system volume on your Mac from your iPhone or iPad. It supports popular apps like Spotify, VLC, and Apple Music without requiring subscriptions or companion app installations.

Highlights
  • System-level volume control
  • Basic media playback controls
  • Supports TV.app, Music.app, VLC, Spotify
  • No subscription or companion app needed
  • Connects via built-in permissions
  • Requires same network connection
Features
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The simplest and fastest way to control media playback, volume, and more on your Mac. Control connects directly over your local network, so you never have to install or run a companion app. 【NEW】Control any app, video, or website with Keyboard controls. Re-arrange your keypad and add the commands (and shortcuts!) that are useful to you. Additionally, Control always supports system-level volume controls and *direct* playback controls for the following apps: • TV.app • Music.app • QuickTime Player • VLC • IINA • mpv • Spotify • Safari (experimental) No subscriptions, no payments, no ads, no tracking. Control is privacy-first and doesn't collect any data. It connects directly across your local network, so your information never even touches the internet. Need more Control? Send a request anytime. I'd love to make the app as useful as possible. Note: Control’s connection to your Mac is managed via built-in macOS permissions. Once accepted, Control will work forever with no additional setup. It requires being on the same network and enabling Remote Access. Some VPN clients may interfere, depending on settings. Powered by AppleScript.

Screenshots

G Remote Controller4 screens
Control‎4 screens

Verdict

The call

G Remote Controller and Control‎ are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

G Remote Controller ships an update every 5 days, Control‎ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
G Remote Controller versus Control‎: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterG Remote ControllerControl‎
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGabriel CastilloRyan Whitney

In-app purchases

None

G Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Control‎

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is G Remote Controller free?
G Remote Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control‎ free?
Control‎ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do G Remote Controller or Control‎ have ads?
Neither G Remote Controller nor Control‎ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, G Remote Controller or Control‎?
G Remote Controller ships an update every 5 days, and Control‎ every 9 days. Most recently, G Remote Controller was updated on September 17, 2026 and Control‎ on August 3, 2026.

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