Comparison

Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch vs Plain CALENDAR_

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

Plain CALENDAR_

Features
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Plan and organize your days with Plain Calendar! Easily add events with titles, set alarms to get timely notifications, and stay on top of your schedule. Our intuitive interface makes managing your events a breeze. Perfect for daily planning and event reminders. Download now and never miss an important moment!

Screenshots

Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch3 screens
Plain CALENDAR_4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Plain CALENDAR_ at Free against Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch's $3.99. Plain CALENDAR_ also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 48 months). Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Plain CALENDAR_ 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, Plain CALENDAR_ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch versus Plain CALENDAR_: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCtrl ~ A Remote for your WatchPlain CALENDAR_
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 48 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMysk Inc.Hyobeom Han

In-app purchases

None

Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch

No in-app purchases

None

Plain CALENDAR_

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 Plain CALENDAR_ free?
Plain CALENDAR_ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch or Plain CALENDAR_ have ads?
Neither Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch nor Plain CALENDAR_ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch or Plain CALENDAR_?
Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch ships an update every 48 months, and Plain CALENDAR_ every 2 days. Most recently, Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch was updated on August 17, 2026 and Plain CALENDAR_ on September 2, 2026.

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