Control vs Subverter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Subverter
Easily convert subtitle files between various formats like SRT, VTT, and ASS. This app prioritizes user privacy with local, offline processing and offers a clean, ad-free experience for video editors and content creators.
- Wide format support (SRT, VTT, SSA/ASS, SUB, SBV)
- Offline conversion
- Ad-free experience
- User-friendly interface
- Local processing for privacy
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Transform your subtitles quickly and effortlessly with Subverter, the go-to app for all your subtitle conversion needs. Whether you’re a video editor, content creator, or hobbyist, Subverter makes subtitle conversion a breeze. Key features: - Wide format support: seamlessly convert between SRT, VTT, SSA/ASS, SUB, and SBV formats, ensuring compatibility with all platforms. - Offline conversion: your privacy is our priority—everything happens locally on your device. - No ads, no distractions: focus on your work with a clean, ad-free experience. - User-friendly interface: import, choose your formats, and convert in just a few taps. Subverter combines power and simplicity to help you save time and stay productive. Start converting your subtitles today and elevate your video projects!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Control at Free against Subverter's $1.99. Control also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On rating, 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
Control is free to download; Subverter costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Control against 5.0 for Subverter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Control ships an update every 9 days, Subverter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Control | Subverter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryan Whitney | Marco Tini |
Customer experience
Control
Subverter
In-app purchases
Control
No in-app purchases
Subverter
No in-app purchases








