Comparison

Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch vs NCP Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch

Control presentations on your Mac directly from your Apple Watch or iPhone. Navigate slides, start/stop shows, and track time elapsed, all without needing Wi-Fi. Compatible with popular presentation software.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
  • Start/stop presentations
  • Navigate slides and builds
  • Track elapsed time
  • Compatible with PowerPoint, Keynote, Preview
  • No Wi-Fi required
Features
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Ctrl is the best presentation companion for your Apple Watch. – Seamlessly connect your Apple Watch or iPhone to your Mac with Bluetooth 4.0. No Wifi required. – Start and stop presentations right from your Watch or iPhone, and navigate between slides and builds. – Glance at your Watch to see how much time has passed. – Compatible with PowerPoint, Keynote, and Preview. Requirements: – A Bluetooth 4.0 enabled Mac running OS X Mojave or later. Setup is easy, simply download Ctrl for Mac from https://mysk.app/ and launch Ctrl from your iPhone or Apple Watch.

About

NCP Authenticator

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NCP Authenticator works with 2-Step Verification for your NCP VPN Access or any other online service using the TOTP method to provide an additional layer of security when signing in. Once configured, 2-step authentication protects your account by requiring both your password and an additional passcode, thus adding an extra layer of security. NCP Authenticator will generate these passcodes for you in a convenient way, directly on your smartphone or tablet, without the need for Internet connection. NCP Authenticator does not only operate with a NCP vpn account, but also with accounts from Google, Dropbox, PayPal and all the other providers who implement authentication in this standardized way. For additional security QR codes generated by NCP’s management can enforce biometric authentication for starting NCP Authenticator. Features • Generates time-based OTP (One Time Password) codes • SHA-1, SHA-256 and SHA-512 hash algorithm supported • Add an account easily by simply scanning a QR code with your device camera, via link in your smartphones browser or by adding it manually • The time-step for time-based passcodes can be 30 or 60 seconds • Generated codes can be 6 to 8 digits wide • No Internet/network connection needed, everything happens offline • Copy any generated code to the clipboard for easy and fast access • High security thanks to optional biometric authentication before starting NCP Authenticator

Screenshots

Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch3 screens
NCP Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NCP Authenticator at Free against Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch's $3.99. Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On update cadence, 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

NCP Authenticator is free to download; Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch ships an update every 48 months, NCP Authenticator every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch versus NCP Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCtrl ~ A Remote for your WatchNCP Authenticator
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 48 monthsEvery 25 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMysk Inc.N C P E GmbH Network Communications Products Engineering

In-app purchases

None

Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch

No in-app purchases

None

NCP Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch free?
Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NCP Authenticator free?
NCP Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch or NCP Authenticator have ads?
Neither Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch nor NCP Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch or NCP Authenticator?
Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch ships an update every 48 months, and NCP Authenticator every 25 months. Most recently, Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch was updated on September 26, 2026 and NCP Authenticator on September 29, 2026.

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