Comparison

CCA Remote vs PocketCtrl

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

Head to head
About

CCA Remote

Features
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Control your microcontroller directly from your smartphone – no hardwiring, no complicated software. With CCA Remote, you can build a custom dashboard with buttons, sliders, joysticks, and displays in minutes. Developed at HTL Anichstraße – for everyone who wants to get more out of their DIY projects. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT - Easily build your own custom control interfaces via drag-and-drop - Connect to the controller via Bluetooth (BLE) or Wi-Fi - Automatically generate Arduino code – no manual programming required - Save, lock, and share profiles for different projects - View live readings as a bar, gauge, chart, or LED status - Remote profiles can be saved directly on the controller and are automatically transferred to the app upon connection - Multilingual user interface (German, English) - Element dependencies: Control elements can be enabled/disabled depending on other elements - System backup and restore of the entire app configuration CONTROL AND DISPLAY ELEMENTS - Control: Button, Slider, Switch, Joystick, Text Input, Color Picker, Selector Switch - Display: Display, Label, Bar, Gauge, Chart, Status LED, Icon - All elements fully scalable and customizable. SUPPORTED HARDWARE - ESP32 – Native BLE & Wi-Fi - ESP8266 – Wi-Fi - Arduino Uno / Nano – BLE via HM-10 module - Raspberry Pi Pico 2W and ESP32 – BLE & Wi-Fi (MicroPython) LIBRARY & GETTING STARTED The free CCARemote library is available on GitHub for Arduino and MicroPython. The integrated code generator automatically creates the complete sketch – including setup(), loop(), and all variable declarations. ORIGIN Originally developed as part of a diploma thesis by L. Eder and E. Duyar at HTL Anichstraße Innsbruck. This current version was further developed and published by A. Eckhart with the permission of the original authors.

About

PocketCtrl

Control your Mac remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Use your device as a screen, trackpad, and keyboard, with features like voice typing and clipboard sharing. Securely connect on local or cross-networks.

Highlights
  • Remote screen, trackpad, and keyboard control
  • On-screen keyboard with Mac shortcuts
  • Optional on-device voice typing
  • Selectable Mac display view
  • Adjustable stream quality
  • Mac audio and clipboard sharing
  • QR code or code pairing
Features
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Your Mac, wherever you need it. PocketCtrl turns your iPhone or iPad into a remote screen, trackpad, and keyboard for your Mac. Connect on the same local network, or use your own Tailscale network to reach your Mac between networks. CONTROL THAT FEELS FAMILIAR • Move the pointer, click, scroll, and zoom with touch gestures. • Type with the on-screen keyboard and use convenient Mac shortcuts. • Use optional on-device voice typing when supported by your device and language. • Use an external keyboard or trackpad on iPad. YOUR MAC, YOUR SETUP • Choose which Mac display to view. • Switch between saved Macs. • Adjust stream quality to suit your connection. • Enable Mac audio and text clipboard sharing for approved devices. PAIR WITH CONFIDENCE • Pair with a QR code, computer code, or pairing link. • Approve new devices on the host Mac and choose their access permissions. • Stream and control data is encrypted and authenticated between paired devices. • No PocketCtrl account is required. REQUIREMENTS PocketCtrl requires the separate PocketCtrl Mac companion on a Mac running macOS 15.6 or later. Download it and follow the setup guide at https://www.pocketctrl.com/download. The Mac must be powered on, awake, running PocketCtrl, and reachable over the network. Allow Screen Recording on your Mac to share its display, Accessibility for remote control, and Local Network access for nearby connections. Tailscale is a separate, optional service for connections between networks and requires its own setup. PocketCtrl is open source. Learn more at https://www.pocketctrl.com. Privacy policy: https://www.pocketctrl.com/privacy

Screenshots

CCA Remote4 screens
PocketCtrl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PocketCtrl at every 6 days against CCA Remote's every 3 weeks. CCA Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CCA Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, PocketCtrl every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CCA Remote versus PocketCtrl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCA RemotePocketCtrl
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHTL AnichstrasseTalkUp LLC

In-app purchases

None

CCA Remote

No in-app purchases

None

PocketCtrl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CCA Remote free?
CCA Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PocketCtrl free?
PocketCtrl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CCA Remote or PocketCtrl have ads?
Neither CCA Remote nor PocketCtrl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CCA Remote or PocketCtrl?
CCA Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and PocketCtrl every 6 days. Most recently, CCA Remote was updated on October 12, 2026 and PocketCtrl on October 18, 2026.

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