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242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

If you already know Remote Mouse, this is the deeper bench. 242+ control computer apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of November 2026.

Compare top Control Computer Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Remote MouseRemote MouseFree4.6★ (19K)YesYesNov 2026
2Screens 5: VNC Remote DesktopScreens 5: VNC Remote DesktopFree4.5★ (620)NoYesNov 2026
3PhonePad - Computer RemotePhonePad - Computer RemoteFree3.7★ (3)NoYesNov 2026
4Remote, Mouse and KeyboardRemote, Mouse and KeyboardFree4.5★ (15K)YesYesNov 2026
5Off - Shutdown and Wake On LanOff - Shutdown and Wake On LanFree4.6★ (500)YesYesNov 2026
6Lindy Pro ControlLindy Pro ControlFree—NoNoMay 2026
7Tappio: Computer RemoteTappio: Computer RemoteFree5.0★ (2)NoYesOct 2026
8Computer Remote. Okeke ControlComputer Remote. Okeke ControlFree5.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Control Computer

Remote Mouse#1

Remote Mouse by 耀 阮

Handy Computer Remote
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(19K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your mobile device into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your PC or Mac. Control media, presentations, and browse the web from afar with multi-touch gestures and specialty panels. Offers an elegant solution for remote computer control.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent app functionality
  • 👍 Easy to use and set up
  • 🚀 Responsive and precise
  • 👍 Useful for presentations and media control
  • 👍 Works great as a touchpad replacement
  • 👍 Helpful for wheelchair users

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues and frequent disconnects
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
  • 💰 Paywalling basic features
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable after updates
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🙄 Annoying ads and upsells
Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop#2

Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop by Edovia Inc.

Fast & Secure Computer Access
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.5😐(620 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access your Mac, Windows, Linux, or Raspberry Pi computers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Offers fast, secure, and reliable connections with features like dynamic resizing, HEVC streaming, and display privacy.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent remote access
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Secure SSH-based remote control
  • 👍 Native to Apple ecosystem
  • 🚀 High-quality remote desktop rendering

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable connection and frequent disconnections
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Requires complex networking setup (port forwarding, Tailscale)
  • 🐛 Issues with full-screen mode and window management
  • 🐛 Telemetry and analytics cannot be disabled
PhonePad - Computer Remote#3

PhonePad - Computer Remote by Ibrahim Chiha

Take control of your laptop
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
3.7(3 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Turn your iPhone into a responsive trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your computer remotely with familiar gestures and easy text input. Requires a companion app on your Mac and a network connection.

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FAQ about Control Computer

What are the best control computer apps for iPhone?
Remote Mouse tops our control computer apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 19K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top control computer apps we rank are free to download, including Remote Mouse and Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop.
Remote Mouse shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 242+ control computer apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.