Desk Remote vs MacReach

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

MacReach turns your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your Mac. No setup, no accounts, no cloud — just connect and control. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Adjust Mac volume with a precision arc slider - Control media playback — play, pause, skip tracks - Put your Mac to sleep with one tap - Lock your Mac screen remotely - Monitor Mac battery level in real time ZERO CONFIGURATION MacReach automatically finds your Mac on the local network via Bonjour. No IP address to enter, no pairing codes, no router settings. Just open the app and you're connected. SECURE & PRIVATE Everything stays on your local network. No data leaves your home. No accounts required. No subscriptions. HOW IT WORKS 1. Download MacReach Server for Mac (free) at macreach.asoftlabs.app 2. Launch MacReach on your iPhone 3. They connect automatically — done NATIVE & FAST Built with Swift and SwiftUI from the ground up. Lightweight, battery-friendly, and designed to feel like a natural part of macOS and iOS. MacReach Server for Mac is free to download at macreach.asoftlabs.app