Comparison

Mac Tools vs Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

Mac Tools

This utility transforms your smartphone into a sound and vibration detection tool. It assists technicians in pinpointing issues in vehicles and machinery by analyzing rattles, squeaks, and grinding noises. Requires specialized hardware to function.

Highlights
  • Sound and vibration detection
  • Locates defective or worn parts
  • User-friendly interface
  • Analog and digital display options
  • Adjustable sound settings
  • Informative user guide
Features
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The Mac Tools SmartEAR1 Sound & Vibration Detection app was developed to help assist the service technician in locating and finding defective or worn parts in automobiles, heavy machinery or industrial equipment where vibration, rattles, squeaks and grinding sounds would be associated making the task very difficult or impossible to diagnose. When used with our specially designed hardware kits your smartphone will be transformed into a state of the art Sound & Vibration Detection Technicians Tool allowing for ease of locating and finding those troubled areas. NOTE: Additional hardware is required to use this app. For information on how to purchase hardware please contact your local Mac Tools Distributor or call 1-800-MAC-TOOLS Features: User friendly interface and intuitive operation. Sound level reading displays average, peak and real-time values. Sound level readings are displayed in either Analog or Digital. Analog and Digital readings have 2 display panels the user can choose from. Analog Meter or Analog Wave-Form. Digital Numeric or Digital Bar Graph. Background sound off-setting, sample rates, decibel off-setting can be manually be set. Reset/Refresh buttons reset/refresh values to default settings. Sound Level Reading Sampling Rate Decibel Off-set Master Volume Control User information guide includes informative facts about sound perception and permissible noise level exposure as well as a sound level comparison reference chart. Additional Information: Required: Any iOS device running iOS5.0+. Recommended: iPhone 4 and newer/ iPod Touch 4 and newer. Compatible: iPad 2 and newer.

About

Remote Control

Features
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Universal TV Remote Control your Smart TV directly from your iPhone over Wi-Fi. Use your phone as a powerful and convenient remote with smooth navigation, customizable controls, and media casting. Features - Magic Mouse Use your phone as a touchpad for smooth TV navigation. - Custom Buttons Create and customize remote buttons the way you like. - Voice Input Quickly search and enter text using voice input. - Volume & Playback Control Adjust volume, mute sound, play, pause, and control content. - Cast Media to TV Stream videos and media from your phone to your TV. - Custom Backgrounds Personalize the remote interface with your own style. Subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy https://remote-smart.com/privacy Terms of Service https://remote-smart.com/terms

Screenshots

Mac Tools4 screens
Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mac Tools at none against Remote Control's 1. Mac Tools also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 22 months). On price and ads 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. Remote Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Mac Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mac Tools ships an update every 22 months, Remote Control every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mac Tools versus Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMac ToolsRemote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJS Products, Inc.Kiryl Anatski

In-app purchases

None

Mac Tools

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote Control

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is Mac Tools free?
Mac Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Control free?
Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mac Tools or Remote Control have ads?
Neither Mac Tools nor Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mac Tools or Remote Control?
Mac Tools ships an update every 22 months, and Remote Control every 8 days. Most recently, Mac Tools was updated on October 15, 2026 and Remote Control on October 7, 2026.

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