ReeMate vs Helm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ReeMate
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Control your Mac from your iPhone over Bluetooth - fast, simple, and always within reach. ReeMate is built for those moments when your Mac is just out of reach: on the couch, during a presentation, or while youβre focused on something else. Open the app, connect via Bluetooth, and take control in seconds. ReeMate requires the free companion app ReeMate Server installed on your Mac. Instructions to download and install it are provided within the app. Key features: - Bluetooth remote control for your Mac - Volume controls: raise/lower volume and mute instantly - Microphone controls: mute/unmute without touching your mac - Media controls: play/pause, next, previous - Mouse control: use your iPhone like a trackpad to move the cursor with precision - Mouse actions: click, rightβclick, drag and scroll support for everyday navigation - Remote keyboard: use your iPhone as a wireless Mac keyboard - Shortcuts support: trigger common keyboard shortcuts or custom ones to speed up your workflow ReeMate keeps the experience clean and focused: itβs a practical remote designed for real life.
Helm
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your Mac. Helm connects over SSH on your local network β no cloud, no third-party servers, just direct control. WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FREE: β’ Trackpad β Move your cursor with smooth gestures, tap to click, scroll naturally β’ Keyboard β Quick clipboard shortcuts: copy, paste, cut, select all β’ Audio β Adjust volume, mute/unmute, quick presets β’ Power β Sleep, lock, restart, or shut down your Mac remotely UNLOCK HELM PRO: β’ Media Control β Now playing info, playback controls, seek, shuffle & repeat for Music and Spotify β’ Brightness β Adjust display brightness with a simple slider β’ Appearance β Toggle dark mode and change your Mac's accent color β’ Bluetooth β View connected devices with battery levels, connect and disconnect β’ Apps β See running apps, quit or force quit with one tap β’ Browser Tabs β Manage Safari and Chrome tabs remotely β’ Screenshot β Capture your Mac's screen and save to your iPhone β’ Storage β Monitor disk usage, view volumes, eject external drives HOW IT WORKS: 1. Enable Remote Login (SSH) on your Mac 2. Connect Helm on the same Wi-Fi network 3. Start controlling β that's it WHY HELM? β’ Privacy First β All data stays on your local network. No cloud. No tracking. β’ Auto-Discovery β Finds your Mac automatically via Bonjour β’ Multiple Devices β Save and switch between multiple Macs β’ Secure β Passwords stored in iOS Keychain with SSH host key verification β’ Beautiful Design β Premium dark interface with smooth animations and haptic feedback Perfect for developers, power users, and anyone who wants to control their Mac from the couch. Download Helm and take control today. Privacy Policy: https://cappsule.com.tr/helm/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://cappsule.com.tr/helm/terms-of-service.html
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Verdict
ReeMate and Helm are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ReeMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Helm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ReeMate | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Avizzano | Cappsule Teknoloji |
In-app purchases
ReeMate
- ReeMate Unlimited$9.99
Helm
- Helm Pro$4.99









