Comparison

Control‎ vs Scroll the Volume

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

Scroll the Volume

Control your Mac's audio volume remotely from your iPhone and Apple Watch. Seamlessly switch audio outputs and manage multi-output presets for a personalized listening experience. Secure pairing ensures private communication between your devices.

Highlights
  • Remote Mac volume control via iPhone
  • Apple Watch volume control
  • Switch Mac audio outputs
  • Manage multi-output presets
  • Secure device pairing
  • Local-network communication
Features
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Scroll the Volume Companion lets you control your Mac’s volume from your iPhone and Apple Watch. Pair your iPhone with Scroll the Volume on Mac, then use your phone as a simple remote for volume control. Apple Watch support works through the iPhone companion, so your watch can adjust your Mac’s volume even when your phone app isn’t open on screen. Features: - Control your Mac's volume from iPhone and Apple Watch, even away from Wi‑Fi - Switch between available Mac audio outputs - Activate saved multi-output presets - Control individual devices inside an active multi-output setup - Relay Apple Watch volume control through iPhone - Secure pairing with your Mac - Fast local-network communication between your own devices How it works: - Install Scroll the Volume on your Mac & iPhone - Open the companion app on iPhone - Search for your Mac and pair using the code shown on Mac - Control volume from iPhone or Apple Watch Important: - The Mac app must have Remote Control enabled - iPhone and Mac should be on the same local network - Apple Watch control depends on the iPhone companion Privacy: Scroll the Volume Companion does not use analytics or advertising tracking. Communication is limited to your own paired devices for remote volume control. Support URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHzne1wMDCQtO27eQotUZYKiSl8rKrNkLmVKrtVCrMBfGoNA/viewform?usp=header Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://bergs89.github.io/StefanoBergaminiAppsPrivacyStatements/ScrollTheVolumePrivacy.html

Screenshots

Control‎4 screens
Scroll the Volume4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Control‎ at none against Scroll the Volume's 4. Control‎ also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. Scroll the Volume sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per month. Control‎ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control‎ ships an update every 9 days, Scroll the Volume every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Control‎ versus Scroll the Volume: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl‎Scroll the Volume
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan WhitneyStefano Bergamini

Customer experience

Control‎

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

Scroll the Volume

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Control‎

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Scroll the Volume

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.291 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime, discount!$5.99
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Control‎ free?
Control‎ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scroll the Volume free?
Scroll the Volume is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Control‎ or Scroll the Volume have ads?
Neither Control‎ nor Scroll the Volume shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control‎ or Scroll the Volume?
Control‎ ships an update every 9 days, and Scroll the Volume every 3 weeks. Most recently, Control‎ was updated on September 18, 2026 and Scroll the Volume on September 30, 2026.

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