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 β fast, secure, 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 you're focused on something else. Pair once, and your iPhone connects to your Mac in seconds, every time. 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: - Wireless remote control for your Mac over your local network or a direct Wi-Fi link - Secure by design: every iPhoneβMac pair gets its own encrypted connection - Quick pairing: scan a QR code or enter a 6-digit code - Automatic reconnection after your Mac sleeps or your network changes - Volume controls: raise/lower volume and mute instantly - Microphone controls: mute/unmute without touching your Mac - Media controls: play/pause, next, previous - Presentation controls: next slide, previous slide and black screen for Keynote and PowerPoint - Mouse control: use your iPhone like a trackpad to move the cursor with precision - Mouse actions: click, right-click, drag and scroll, with natural momentum - Remote keyboard: use your iPhone as a wireless Mac keyboard - Shortcuts: trigger common or custom keyboard shortcuts, with your favourites one tap away on the remote ReeMate keeps the experience clean and focused: it's 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 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
ReeMate ships an update every 3 months, Helm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReeMate | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months β better |
| 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 | 9 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
Questions
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