Best Control Computer Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

If you already know Remote Mouse, this is the deeper bench. 248+ control computer apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of September 2026.

Compare top Control Computer Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Remote MouseRemote MouseFree4.6★ (19K)YesYesSep 2026
2Screens 5: VNC Remote DesktopScreens 5: VNC Remote DesktopFree4.5★ (534)NoYesSep 2026
3Controlax: Computer ControlControlax: Computer ControlFree4.6★ (5)NoNoMay 2026
4Off - Shutdown and Wake On LanOff - Shutdown and Wake On LanFree4.6★ (491)YesYesSep 2026
5Remote, Mouse and KeyboardRemote, Mouse and KeyboardFree4.5★ (14K)YesYesSep 2026
6Lindy Pro ControlLindy Pro ControlFreeNoNoMay 2026
7Gesto controlGesto controlFreeNoNoJul 2026
8PhonePad - Computer RemotePhonePad - Computer RemoteFree3.7★ (3)NoYesAug 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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Control your computer remotely using your phone or tablet. Mimics mouse, keyboard, and touchpad functions, with specialized panels for media, web browsing, and power options. Seamlessly transfer text and images across devices.

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😐(534 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access and control your Mac, Windows, Linux, or Raspberry Pi computers remotely from any device. Enjoy fast, secure connections with features like privacy masking, multi-display support, and file transfer.

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

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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 September 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 September 2026.
We track 248+ control computer apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Remote Mouse transforms your mobile device into a wireless remote control for your computer. It mimics the functions of a mouse, keyboard, and touchpad, and offers specialized control panels for media, web browsing, and power options. It also features a cross-device clipboard for easy text and image transfer.
Key features include a fully simulated mouse and touchpad with multi-touch gestures, wireless keyboard input supporting various languages and shortcuts, a cross-device clipboard for seamless data transfer, and specialty control panels for media playback, web browsing, application switching, and power management.