Comparison

ReMac vs Lo Deck

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

Head to head
About

ReMac

Control your Mac remotely from your iPhone. Mirror your screen, manage files, run Terminal commands, and launch apps. Secure pairing ensures only your devices connect.

Highlights
  • Live screen mirroring
  • Remote file management
  • Terminal command execution
  • App launching
  • Secure QR code pairing
  • Wi-Fi and cloud control
Features
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ReMac turns your iPhone into a full remote control for your Mac. See your Mac's screen live, move the cursor with a precision trackpad, type with your keyboard, browse your files, and run Terminal commands, whether you are across the room or across the world. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Live screen mirroring: watch your Mac in real time and control it with a smooth, responsive trackpad - Files: browse, open and manage everything on your Mac from your phone - Terminal: run multiple live Terminal sessions, ideal for quick fixes on the go - Launch apps: open any Mac app instantly from your iPhone - Keyboard: type on your Mac using your iPhone keyboard OVER WI-FI OR FROM ANYWHERE On the same Wi-Fi network, ReMac connects to your Mac directly and is completely free. Need to reach your Mac while you are away? ReMac Cloud relays the connection securely so you can control your Mac from anywhere, over any network. SECURE BY DESIGN Pairing is done by scanning a QR code shown on your Mac, and every connection is tied to your Mac's verified identity, so only your devices can connect. GETTING STARTED 1. Install the free ReMac companion app on your Mac from https://remac.tech 2. Open ReMac on your iPhone and scan the QR code shown on your Mac 3. You are in control SUBSCRIPTION Control on the same Wi-Fi network is always free. ReMac Cloud is an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks remote control from outside your local network. - Price: $2.99 / month] ; $24.99 / year (prices may vary by region) - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase - The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings - Privacy Policy: https://remac.tech/privacy - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lo Deck

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Lo Deck turns your iPad or iPhone into a customizable control surface — a "macro pad" — for your computer. Design a grid of buttons in the free Lo Deck desktop app (macOS & Windows), then tap them on your tablet to run actions on your computer in real time. • Live data on every key — CPU, memory, free disk, a clock, the battery, weather and more. • Three triggers per key — tap, long-press and double-tap each fire a different action. • Media & app control — play/pause, volume, launch apps, fire keyboard shortcuts. • Smart home & car — webhooks and Tesla climate from a button. • Pages, folders & themes — organize hundreds of actions; recolor keys, add emoji or images. • Page backgrounds & translucent buttons — give a page its own background image (fill / contain / stretch) and let buttons show through translucently. • Live-value tiles — show any number from an HTTP/JSON API or a shell command. Connects locally on your own Wi-Fi network (no account), or from anywhere via your Lo Deck account. This is a companion app: it needs the free Lo Deck desktop app running on your computer.

Screenshots

ReMac4 screens
Lo Deck3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lo Deck at none against ReMac's 2. ReMac's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ReMac sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Lo Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReMac ships an update daily, Lo Deck every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ReMac versus Lo Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReMacLo Deck
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerrudy saadLouis van de Wiele

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ReMac

Subscriptions2
  • ReMac Cloud Monthly$2.991 Month
  • ReMac Cloud$24.991 Year
None

Lo Deck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReMac free?
ReMac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lo Deck free?
Lo Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ReMac or Lo Deck have ads?
Neither ReMac nor Lo Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReMac or Lo Deck?
ReMac ships an update daily, and Lo Deck every 5 days. Most recently, ReMac was updated on September 21, 2026 and Lo Deck on September 22, 2026.

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