Comparison

Control‎ vs Tracker Detector

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

Head to head
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.

About

Tracker Detector

Easily locate misplaced Bluetooth devices like earbuds and speakers using advanced signal tracking. The app provides intuitive visual indicators to guide you closer to your lost accessories, with an optional PRO upgrade for real-time tracking.

Highlights
  • Advanced signal tracking
  • Universal Bluetooth compatibility
  • Intuitive interface with visual indicators
  • Smart signal processing for accurate distance
  • Real-time signal tracking (PRO)
  • Live scanning (PRO)
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Scan your surroundings for hidden Bluetooth trackers and unknown devices that may be following you. Whether you're worried about being tracked or just want to know what's transmitting nearby, Device Finder helps you uncover suspicious signals and physically locate their source. Key Features: • Detect Nearby Trackers: Instantly scan for Bluetooth trackers and unfamiliar devices around you • Spot Suspicious Signals: See every Bluetooth device in range and flag the ones that don't belong • Pinpoint Hidden Devices: Use real-time signal strength to home in on a tracker, even when it's out of sight • Smart Signal Processing: Advanced filtering delivers stable, accurate distance estimates so you can close in on the source • No Registration Required: Start scanning immediately — no account, no setup Upgrade to PRO for: • Real-Time Signal Tracking: Watch the indicator update live as you move closer to a hidden device • Live Scanning: Continuously monitor your surroundings with automatic updates, so no new device slips by unnoticed How It Works: Run a scan to reveal the Bluetooth devices around you. Select any unknown or suspicious one and follow the real-time signal strength indicator — it tells you whether you're getting closer or farther, guiding you straight to the source. It's the fastest way to track down a hidden device or identify a signal you don't recognize. Perfect for: Checking whether you're being tracked Finding hidden Bluetooth trackers Identifying unknown devices nearby Locating a device by its signal strength Peace of mind when you travel, rent a car, or stay somewhere new Download TraceIt now and take control of your privacy. Always know what Bluetooth devices are around you. Terms of Service: https://tracker-finder.com/terms

Screenshots

Control‎4 screens
Tracker Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Control‎ at 5.0 against Tracker Detector's 3.7. Control‎ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Tracker Detector's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 5). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tracker Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Control‎ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Control‎ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tracker Detector has 25 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control‎ ships an update every 9 days, Tracker Detector every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Control‎ versus Tracker Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl‎Tracker Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better3.7 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings525 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan WhitneyYassine Zeriouh

Customer experience

Control‎

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tracker Detector

All ratings25 ratings
Positive64.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative32.0%

In-app purchases

None

Control‎

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tracker Detector

Subscriptions4
  • TraceIt Pro$7.997 Days
  • TraceIt Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • TraceIt Pro$19.991 Month
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  • TraceIt Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Control‎ free?
Control‎ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tracker Detector free?
Tracker Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Control‎ or Tracker Detector?
Control‎ is rated higher. Control‎ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Tracker Detector averages 3.7 from 25 ratings.
Do Control‎ or Tracker Detector have ads?
Tracker Detector shows ads; Control‎ does not.
Which is updated more often, Control‎ or Tracker Detector?
Control‎ ships an update every 9 days, and Tracker Detector every 5 days. Most recently, Control‎ was updated on August 3, 2026 and Tracker Detector on September 20, 2026.

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