Whos Free When? vs Remote Mac Desktop Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Whos Free When?
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Planning anything with a group shouldn't feel like a second job. WhosFreeWhen? is the simplest way to find a date that works for everyone. Create an event, share the link, and let everyone tap the days they're free. You'll instantly see which dates have the most availability, no back-and-forth, no spreadsheets, no chasing people down. How it works Create an event in seconds and share the link with anyone, they don't even need an account. Each person taps their available and unavailable days on the calendar. Long-press any day to see exactly who's free and who isn't. When you've got your date, use built-in polls to sort out the details: where to eat, what to watch, who's bringing what. Perfect for - Scheduling nights out, trips, or dinners with friends - Coordinating team meetups or work events - Planning family gatherings across busy calendars - Any group decision where timing is everything Key features - Shared availability calendar — see the whole group at a glance - Long-press any day to see who's available and who isn't - Group polls, settle decisions alongside your scheduling - Share via link or event ID, no app required to participate - Works as a guest or with a free account - Free account syncs your events across all your devices
Remote Mac Desktop Control
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and live screen viewer for your Mac. Control your Mac remotely with precise gestures, stream audio, and even view your screen in VR. It offers secure, private connections without requiring an account.
- Wireless trackpad with multi-touch gestures
- Full keyboard with modifier keys
- Live screen mirroring
- Mac audio streaming
- VR viewing mode with head tracking
- Secure QR code pairing
- Remote access via secure relay
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Remote Mac turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad, full keyboard and live screen viewer for your Mac. Pair once with a QR code and take control from anywhere in the room, or anywhere at all. CONTROL YOUR MAC • Smooth, precise trackpad with tap, scroll and drag gestures • Full keyboard with modifier keys and shortcuts • Volume, playback and now playing controls for music and video • Keep your Mac awake for downloads, presentations and long tasks SEE YOUR SCREEN • Live screen mirroring with low latency video • Stream your Mac audio straight to your phone • Immersive VR viewing mode with head tracking WORKS WHERE YOU ARE • Instant connection over your local network, discovered automatically • Optional secure relay so you can reach your Mac when you are away from home • Reconnects quickly when you move between rooms PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Pairing uses a QR code with certificate pinning, and every command is cryptographically signed • No account and no sign up required • The Mac helper app is free, notarized by Apple and fully open source, so you can verify exactly what runs on your Mac GETTING STARTED 1. Install the free Remote Mac Relay helper on your Mac 2. Scan the QR code it shows with your iPhone or iPad 3. Start controlling your Mac Perfect as a presentation clicker, a couch remote for movies on your Mac, a trackpad for a Mac mini without peripherals, or a second way in when your mouse battery dies. Privacy Policy: https://www.remotemacos.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.remotemacos.com/terms Questions or feedback? Visit remotemacos.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote Mac Desktop Control at every 2 days against Whos Free When?'s every 8 days. Whos Free When?'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. Whos Free When? sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote Mac Desktop Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Whos Free When? ships an update every 8 days, Remote Mac Desktop Control every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whos Free When? | Remote Mac Desktop Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joe Cobain | Amon Chowdhury |
In-app purchases
Whos Free When?
- WhosFreeWhen Pro Lifetime$2.99
Remote Mac Desktop Control
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$47.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$99.99
Questions
Is Whos Free When? free?
Is Remote Mac Desktop Control free?
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