Comparison

Control.Click vs Desk Remote

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

Head to head
About

Control.Click

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a Wi-Fi mouse / touchpad for your PC. Control your computer from the couch: mouse, clipboard, media, browser tabs, and shortcuts — with an ethical, transparent model. What you can do (Free — No Ads, No Tricks) Wi-Fi Mouse & Touchpad control Clipboard: copy on iPhone → paste on PC Alt+Tab app switching Keyboard when you need it Media controls: volume up/down, next/previous Movie controls: +5s / −5s (one tap) Browser shortcuts: next tab, previous tab, new tab, close tab Remote Shutdown & Sleep Timer Premium (Optional) Everything in Free, plus improved comfort & performance for Browser, Media, Shutdown actions, and Folder-related features. Ethical Policy No ads. No bait-and-switch paywalls. Core features stay free — premium is only for extra comfort/performance. Requirements Install the PC Companion from: getControl.click iPhone and PC must be on the same Wi-Fi / local network. Privacy Works over your local network. No account required. Support: support@getvaluehunter.com — Subscription — Control Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. Premium Monthly: $0.99 USD/month. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getcontrol.click/privacy

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Desk Remote

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Turn your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Move the cursor, type, control media, switch apps, and more — all without getting up. REQUIRES THE FREE MAC APP Desk Remote comes in two parts. This app runs on your iPhone; the free Desk Remote for Mac companion app runs on your Mac. Open Desk Remote on your iPhone and tap "Send link to my Mac" — the download link goes straight to your computer by AirDrop, Messages or Mail. Get the Mac app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6758866900 With both installed, the two find each other over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth with zero configuration. Just open the app, tap your Mac, and start controlling. TRACKPAD • Single finger — move the cursor • Two fingers — scroll • Tap — left click • Double tap — double click • Two-finger tap — right click • Long press + drag — click and drag • Pinch — zoom in/out KEYBOARD • Full text input • Modifier keys: Cmd, Ctrl, Option • F1–F12 function keys • Arrow keys • Backspace and special keys MEDIA & SYSTEM CONTROLS • Play / Pause / Next / Previous • Volume up & down • Screen brightness • Mission Control & Spotlight APP LAUNCHER • View all running apps on your Mac • Switch to any app with one tap POWER MENU • Sleep, restart, log out, shut down — remotely CONNECTIVITY • Auto-discovery via Wi-Fi (Bonjour) and Bluetooth LE • Real-time connection status • Instant reconnection Free version includes trackpad, scrolling, clicks, and keyboard input. Upgrade to Pro to unlock media controls, volume, brightness, F-keys, arrow keys, app launcher, power menu, and advanced gestures. Requires the free Desk Remote for Mac app (Mac App Store, macOS 14 or later). SUBSCRIPTION Desk Remote Pro is an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gelfand.dev/?policy=desk-remote-client

Screenshots

Control.Click4 screens
Desk Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Control.Click at none against Desk Remote's shown. Control.Click also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Control.Click sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Desk Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control.Click ships an update every 8 days, Desk Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Control.Click versus Desk Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl.ClickDesk Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohammadmehdı MADAHZADEHZOGHIDaniil Nuzhdin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Control.Click

One-time1
  • GetControl Premium (Lifetime)$0.99
2 purchases

Desk Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Desk Remote Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Desk Remote Pro Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Control.Click free?
Control.Click is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Desk Remote free?
Desk Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Control.Click or Desk Remote have ads?
Desk Remote shows ads; Control.Click does not.
Which is updated more often, Control.Click or Desk Remote?
Control.Click ships an update every 8 days, and Desk Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Control.Click was updated on September 13, 2026 and Desk Remote on September 10, 2026.

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