Comparison

Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch vs SheetBox

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

SheetBox

This app connects your spreadsheet data to your automations. Easily read, append, and update information from Numbers, Excel, and Google Sheets within your workflows.

Highlights
  • Read Numbers spreadsheets in Shortcuts
  • Read Excel (.xlsx) spreadsheets in Shortcuts
  • Read Google Sheets in Shortcuts
  • Append rows to Google Sheets
  • Update data in Google Sheets
  • Create powerful automations with spreadsheet data
Features
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Unlock the Power of Your Spreadsheet Data with Shortcuts SheetBox is the bridge between Shortcuts and your Numbers, Googel Sheets, or Excel spreadsheets, allowing you to read data from your files. Whether you're tracking expenses, managing projects, or analyzing data, SheetBox makes it easy to access and use that information in your Shortcuts. What You Can Do with SheetBox: • Read data from Numbers spreadsheets directly in your Shortcuts • Read data from Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx format) directly in your Shortcuts • Read data from Google Sheets directly in your Shortcuts • Append rows to Google Sheets directly in your Shortcuts • Update existing data in Google Sheets directly in your Shortcuts • Create powerful automations using your spreadsheet data • Build custom workflows that integrate with your existing spreadsheets SheetBox comes with a 14-day free trial period so you can experience the full power of the app before purchasing. Download SheetBox today and unlock the potential of your spreadsheet data with the power of Shortcuts! Note: Currently supports Numbers, Google Sheets, and Excel (.xlsx) files. Additional spreadsheet formats may come in future updates.

Screenshots

Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch3 screens
SheetBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SheetBox at Free against Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch's $3.99. SheetBox also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 48 months). Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, 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

SheetBox is free to download; Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch costs $3.99 up front. SheetBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SheetBox holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch's written reviews are positive against 100% of SheetBox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch ships an update every 48 months, SheetBox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch versus SheetBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCtrl ~ A Remote for your WatchSheetBox
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 48 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMysk Inc.IBRAHIM-ALEXANDRU ABDO

Customer experience

Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

SheetBox

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SheetBox

One-time1
  • SheetBox License$3.99

Questions

Is Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch free?
Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SheetBox free?
SheetBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch or SheetBox?
SheetBox is rated higher. Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SheetBox averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch or SheetBox have ads?
Neither Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch nor SheetBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch or SheetBox?
Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch ships an update every 48 months, and SheetBox every 9 days. Most recently, Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch was updated on August 17, 2026 and SheetBox on July 18, 2026.

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