Comparison

CommandDeck vs Remote Mouse for Mac

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

Head to head
About

CommandDeck

Features
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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

About

Remote Mouse for Mac

Features
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Turn your iPhone and iPad into a wireless trackpad for your Mac. Remote Mouse for Mac lets you control your Mac using the device in your hand — just like a Magic Trackpad, with no cables and no extra mouse. From the couch, during a presentation, or in bed, move your Mac's cursor freely from anywhere. ā–  Just Like a Real Trackpad Ā· Tap to click, two-finger tap to right-click Ā· Two-finger scroll Ā· Three-finger drag and double-tap drag Ā· Adjust tracking speed and scroll sensitivity to your liking It feels exactly like a Magic Trackpad. ā–  Connect Without Cables On the same Wi-Fi, your Mac is discovered automatically and shown in the list. One tap connects. No Wi-Fi? It connects over Bluetooth too. ā–  Multiple Macs at Once Home and office, MacBook and Mac mini — every Mac running the Receiver appears in the list, so you can pick and connect to any of them. ā–  Secure by Design When your iPhone connects, your Mac must approve it. No one can access your Mac without permission. ā–  A Refined Experience A neon glow blooms with every touch, wrapped in a design like no other. Available in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese, following your device language automatically. ā–  Getting Started 1. Install this app. 2. Run the free Receiver on your Mac (download from remotemouseformac.com). 3. Pick your Mac in the app, approve it, and it becomes a trackpad instantly. Note: To control your Mac's cursor, you need to run the free Receiver app on your Mac once. After the first launch, it starts automatically at login.

Screenshots

CommandDeck4 screens
Remote Mouse for Mac4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CommandDeck at every 4 days against Remote Mouse for Mac's every 3 weeks. Remote Mouse for Mac's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. CommandDeck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Remote Mouse for Mac sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CommandDeck ships an update every 4 days, Remote Mouse for Mac every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
CommandDeck versus Remote Mouse for Mac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommandDeckRemote Mouse for Mac
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRassul Kainazarovjoon kwang kim

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CommandDeck

Subscriptions2
  • CommandMac Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • CommandMac Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • CommandDeck Pro Lifetime$79.99
1 purchases

Remote Mouse for Mac

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is CommandDeck free?
CommandDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Mouse for Mac free?
Remote Mouse for Mac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CommandDeck or Remote Mouse for Mac have ads?
Neither CommandDeck nor Remote Mouse for Mac shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CommandDeck or Remote Mouse for Mac?
CommandDeck ships an update every 4 days, and Remote Mouse for Mac every 3 weeks. Most recently, CommandDeck was updated on September 26, 2026 and Remote Mouse for Mac on September 19, 2026.

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