# Alfred Remote vs Tot Mini

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tot Mini at every 2 months against Alfred Remote's every 38 months. Tot Mini also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99). Alfred Remote's advantage is rating (3.1 vs 2.9) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Alfred Remote costs $4.99 and Tot Mini $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Alfred Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 19 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Alfred Remote ships an update every 38 months, Tot Mini every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred Remote | Tot Mini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[3.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-remote/id927944141/reviews)** | [2.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tot-mini/id1644609331/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | **50.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | #200 |
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Running with Crayons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/405843585) | [The Iconfactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/281795483) |

## What reviewers say

### Alfred Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-remote/id927944141)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Control your Mac's Alfred application from your iPhone or iPad. Access system commands, launch apps, open files, and manage workflows remotely. Enhances productivity by providing quick access to your Mac's features.

**Highlights:** Control Alfred on Mac, System commands (lock, restart, sleep), Launch applications and preferences, Open files, folders, and websites, Paste clipboard snippets, Run scripts and AppleScripts, Control Music.app

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tot Mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tot-mini/id1644609331)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers a streamlined way to capture, organize, and edit text across Apple devices. Its minimalist design uses color-coded dots for organization, and it supports Markdown for web use. Seamless iCloud sync ensures your notes are accessible anywhere.

**Highlights:** Color-coded note organization, iCloud synchronization, Markdown support, Dictation and Scribble input, Cross-device compatibility

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred Remote free?

Alfred Remote costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tot Mini free?

Tot Mini costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alfred Remote or Tot Mini?

Alfred Remote is rated higher. Alfred Remote averages 3.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Tot Mini averages 2.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do Alfred Remote or Tot Mini have ads?

Neither Alfred Remote nor Tot Mini shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alfred Remote or Tot Mini?

Alfred Remote ships an update every 38 months, and Tot Mini every 2 months. Most recently, Alfred Remote was updated on October 15, 2026 and Tot Mini on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Alfred Remote or Tot Mini?

Alfred Remote currently peaks at #142 in the App Store charts, and Tot Mini at #200. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*