Comparison

Myelin Client 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

Myelin Client

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Join a Myelin Director session and view the notes, following live playback and changes. Myelin Director is available at https://www.myelindirector.com/.

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

Myelin Client4 screens
Total Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Total Remote Control at every 3 weeks against Myelin Client's every 3 months. Myelin Client's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Myelin Client ships an update every 3 months, Total Remote Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Myelin Client versus Total Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyelin ClientTotal Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTXL20 Production ToolsDavid Barral

In-app purchases

None

Myelin Client

No in-app purchases

None

Total Remote Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Myelin Client free?
Myelin Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Total Remote Control free?
Total Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Myelin Client or Total Remote Control have ads?
Neither Myelin Client nor Total Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Myelin Client or Total Remote Control?
Myelin Client ships an update every 3 months, and Total Remote Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Myelin Client was updated on September 13, 2026 and Total Remote Control on June 1, 2026.

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