Comparison

Control My Mac vs VideoReviewer

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

Head to head
About

Control My Mac

Features
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Control My Mac turns your iPhone or iPad into a precision remote for your Mac — designed so you can operate everything with one finger, from anywhere in the room. (You'll also install the free Mac companion app — it takes under a minute.) Move the cursor on a smooth, accurate trackpad. Click, scroll, type, launch apps and switch windows without walking back to your desk. Pair once by scanning a QR code shown by the free Mac companion app, and you're connected. NOW ON IPAD Everything is bigger on iPad — a larger trackpad, a roomier keyboard and generous, easy-to-hit controls. And you can make it yours: drag, resize, reshape and stack every module into a layout that fits exactly how you hold your iPad. BUILT FOR ONE-HANDED USE Every control is placed within reach of a single finger. Whether you use one hand by preference or by necessity, nothing in the app demands a second hand, a stretch or an awkward grip. Big targets, forgiving gestures, and a layout that works the same whichever hand you hold your device in. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Precision trackpad — fluid cursor movement with clicks and scrolling • Composer keyboard — write a full message on your device, then send it to your Mac in one go • Live keyboard — keystrokes appear on your Mac as you type • App launcher — open your Mac apps from a simple grid • Window switching — jump between open windows without touching the Mac • Mac keyboard shortcuts — trigger your Mac's shortcuts from your phone or iPad • Quick controls and full gestures with Full App AT THE SOFA, AT THE LECTERN, AT THE DESK Drive a Mac connected to your TV without leaving the sofa. Present from across the room instead of hovering over your laptop. Or keep your Mac within reach when your hands — or the room — make the keyboard and mouse inconvenient. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No sign-up. No servers. Your iPhone or iPad connects directly to your Mac over your local network or Bluetooth, with the connection encrypted device-to-device. The camera is used only to scan the pairing QR code, and nothing you type or do ever leaves your two devices. PERMISSIONS, PLAINLY To work, the Mac app needs macOS Accessibility permission — that's simply what lets it move your cursor and type for you, exactly like a mouse and keyboard would. On iPhone and iPad, the camera is used only to scan the pairing code, and Local Network only to find your Mac. Nothing leaves your two devices. ESSENTIALS STAYS AVAILABLE. FULL APP IS OPTIONAL. Try Full App free for 7 days to use every module before deciding. When the trial ends: • Essentials Plan — free: trackpad movement, click, right click, and basic Keyboard with typed text, Tab, Backspace and Enter • Full App — €4.99/month, or €19.99 once for lifetime access: scrolling, Composer, Launcher, window switching, Mac keyboard shortcuts, full gestures, presets and quick controls Subscriptions are charged to your Apple Account and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. The lifetime option is a one-off purchase with no renewal. WHAT YOU NEED • iPhone or iPad with iOS or iPadOS 18 or later • The free Mac companion app (menu-bar app) on macOS 14 or later — download it at controlmymac.com • Both devices on the same Wi-Fi network (not a guest network), or within Bluetooth range Set-up takes under a minute: install the free Mac app, scan the QR code, and your Mac is at your fingertip. Not connecting? Make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi — see controlmymac.com. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VideoReviewer

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Video Reviewer ist das fokussierte Werkzeug für alle, die Videos analysieren und kommentieren wollen – Schüler, Studenten, Lehrer, Regisseure, Cutter und Teams. Öffne ein Video aus der Dateien-App, schaue es in deinem eigenen Tempo und hinterlasse Notizen genau da, wo sie wichtig sind. Jede Notiz ist automatisch mit dem Timecode verknüpft. Am Ende exportierst du alles als sauberes PDF – bereit zum Teilen. NOTIZEN MIT ZEITSTEMPEL Video pausieren und sofort eine Notiz am exakten Moment erstellen. Notizen werden chronologisch sortiert und zeigen den genauen Timecode. PDF EXPORT Alle Notizen als formatiertes PDF exportieren. Per AirDrop, Mail oder direkt teilen. Perfekt für Hausaufgaben, Feedback, Kundenpräsentationen oder Postproduktion. FRAME-GENAUE WIEDERGABE Präzise durch das Material scrubben. Wiedergabegeschwindigkeit von 0,25× bis 2× anpassen. OPTIMIERT FÜR IPHONE & IPAD · iPhone: Video oben, Notizen unten – alles in einer Ansicht · iPad: Seite-an-Seite Layout mit Video und Notizen gleichzeitig ALLE WICHTIGEN VIDEOFORMATE MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI und mehr – einfach öffnen und loslegen. Kein Abo. Kein Account. Keine Cloud. Deine Dateien bleiben auf deinem Gerät. Verfügbar auf Englisch und Deutsch.

Screenshots

Control My Mac4 screens
VideoReviewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Control My Mac at none against VideoReviewer's 1. Control My Mac also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads 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. VideoReviewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Control My Mac asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control My Mac ships an update every 2 days, VideoReviewer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Control My Mac versus VideoReviewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl My MacVideoReviewer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian SkoicBenjamin Mattis Willich

In-app purchases

None

Control My Mac

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

VideoReviewer

One-time1
  • VideoReviewer Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Control My Mac free?
Control My Mac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VideoReviewer free?
VideoReviewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Control My Mac or VideoReviewer have ads?
Neither Control My Mac nor VideoReviewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control My Mac or VideoReviewer?
Control My Mac ships an update every 2 days, and VideoReviewer every 4 days. Most recently, Control My Mac was updated on September 20, 2026 and VideoReviewer on September 17, 2026.

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