CommandDeck vs Rimote

CommandDeck turns your iPhone into a remote control for your Mac. Adjust the volume, play or pause media, skip tracks, launch apps, and keep your Mac awake — straight from your phone, over your own local network. Your iPhone and Mac talk to each other directly on your Wi-Fi. Commands do not travel through our servers. Pairing is a one-time 6-digit PIN shown on your Mac. WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FREE • Pair your iPhone with your Mac • Try basic volume and media controls • Confirm that CommandDeck works on your own network before upgrading COMMANDDECK PRO Pro unlocks the full Mac remote: • Volume — set or mute your Mac's output from your phone • Media — play, pause, skip, seek, shuffle, and repeat in the apps you already use • Apps — launch your Mac apps with a tap • Keep awake — stop your Mac from sleeping while it works • Lock screen, display sleep/wake, Shortcuts, and more system controls • Widgets and extras — run Mac actions from your iPhone faster • More controls — add new ones anytime with community packages COMMUNITY PACKAGES Controls are modular. Beyond the built-ins, you can install community packages to add new buttons, toggles, and sliders — no app update required. Browse and add them right from the app. PRICING Start with basic controls for free. CommandDeck Pro includes a 7-day free trial, then $29.99/year or $2.99/month. A one-time $79.99 lifetime unlock is also available. No ads, no account sign-up. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything runs on your local network. Your Mac and iPhone connect directly; control commands stay on your Wi-Fi and are not routed through us. No account required, nothing to sign up for. REQUIREMENTS • An iPhone and a Mac on the same local network • The free CommandDeck Mac app (menu-bar app — a quick free download) • That's the entire install — every control, including lock screen, sleep, media keys, Shortcuts, and scripts, works right away, no separate helper app needed CommandDeck has no ads and no AI — it just controls your Mac. Download CommandDeck for Mac: https://commanddeck.meoa.space/download Terms of Use: https://commanddeck.meoa.space/terms

Rimote turns your iPhone into a beautifully simple remote for your Mac. Sleep it, lock it, control volume and playback, and click through slides, all from across the room. No cloud. No account. No setup headache. Rimote talks to your Mac directly over your own Wi-Fi network, so your commands never leave home. CONTROL YOUR MAC • Sleep or lock the screen with one tap • Volume up, down, and mute • Play / pause, next, and previous track • Screen brightness up and down • Arrow keys and select: perfect for Presentations • Enter / Return: approve AI agent workflows without walking back to your desk • Restart or shut down (with confirmation) DESIGNED TO DISAPPEAR A pure-black, single-screen remote with big, tactile controls. No clutter, no menus to learn. Open it and it just works. PAIR IN UNDER A MINUTE 1. Install the free Rimote companion app on your Mac (rimote.app/download). 2. Open Rimote on your iPhone and pick your Mac. 3. Enter the 4-digit code shown on your Mac. Done. Pair as many Macs as you like and switch between them in a tap. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Rimote works entirely on your local Wi-Fi network. There are no accounts, no servers, no analytics, and nothing is ever sent to the internet. Each connection is secured with a unique key that only your paired devices know. REQUIREMENTS • A Mac running macOS 13 or later, with the free Rimote companion app installed. • Both devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Note: Some workplace and campus networks block device-to-device connections. If your Mac doesn't appear, you can connect by typing its IP address, or use a personal hotspot.