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

Control your Mac from your iPhone or iPad with a customizable shortcut grid, wireless trackpad, and keyboard. It offers one-handed operation and strong privacy features, connecting directly to your Mac.

Highlights
  • Customizable shortcut grids per app
  • Wireless trackpad and keyboard
  • App and window launcher
  • One-handed operation
  • Device-to-device encrypted connection
  • Free 7-day trial of Full App features
Features
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Control My Mac puts your Mac's shortcuts on your iPhone or iPad: a Grid of big one-tap buttons for every Mac app, which switches in by itself when that app comes forward. It is also a wireless trackpad, keyboard and app Launcher you can use with one finger from anywhere in the room. Install the free Mac companion app from controlmymac.com, scan its QR code, and you are connected. No account, no sign-up. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Grid: your own shortcut buttons, with a separate grid for each Mac app. Teach it a key combination straight from your Mac • Trackpad: move, click, right-click and scroll with one finger • Keyboard: type live, or write a draft and insert it in one go • Launcher: your Mac's open apps as a grid. Bring any app or window forward, or open a saved set • Mac keyboard shortcuts, gestures, presets and quick controls • iPad: a larger trackpad, roomier keyboard, bigger Grid and a layout you can rearrange • Light, Dark and any accent color, plus Help Mode, where every button explains itself Scrolling, the full Grid, the Launcher, Mac shortcuts, gestures and presets are part of Full App (details below). MADE FOR ONE HAND Every control sits within reach of a single finger, whether you use one hand by choice or by necessity. Run a Mac connected to your TV from the sofa, use it as a presentation clicker, or keep it next to you at the desk. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No servers. Your iPhone or iPad connects straight to your Mac over Bluetooth or your local network, encrypted device-to-device, and nothing you type or do leaves your two devices. The Mac app needs macOS Accessibility permission so it can move your cursor and type for you. The camera only scans the pairing code, and Local Network is only used to find your Mac. 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, Live and Draft Keyboard basics, one Grid button, Launcher preview, dark mode, accent colors and Help Mode • Full App, a monthly or yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase: scrolling, the full Grid with app grids and Auto-Switch, Launcher and window switching without upgrade prompts, Mac keyboard shortcuts, full gestures, presets and quick controls Prices vary by country. 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 on macOS 14 or later, from controlmymac.com • Both devices within Bluetooth range, or on the same Wi-Fi network Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.controlmymac.com/privacy

About

VideoReviewer

Features
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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 update cadence: Control My Mac at every 2 days against VideoReviewer's every 4 days. Control My Mac also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Control My Mac sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and VideoReviewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control My Mac ships an update every 2 days, VideoReviewer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Control My Mac versus VideoReviewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl My MacVideoReviewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian SkoicBenjamin Mattis Willich

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Control My Mac

Subscriptions3
  • Full App - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Full App - Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Full App - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Full App - Lifetime$49.99
  • Full App - Lifetime$119.99
1 purchases

VideoReviewer

One-time1
  • VideoReviewer Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Control My Mac free?
Control My Mac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
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 October 28, 2026 and VideoReviewer on October 4, 2026.

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