# Take Control Console

> Business

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1061056883](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1061056883)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1061056883`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** N-able Technologies Inc.
- **Category:** Business
- **Rating:** 1.70 / 5 (11 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.00.59
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2015-11-26
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/take-control-console/id1061056883)
- **Website:** [http://www.n-able.com/](http://www.n-able.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.solarwindsmsp.com/legal](https://www.solarwindsmsp.com/legal)

## Description

The best remote support is not the one you’re thinking. 
Try a real-time platform able to deliver much more than just remote access & support: MSP Anywhere also provides easy and efficient remote management and monitoring, allowing a cost-saving complete intervention over your business.
Taking advantage of the industry’s fastest protocol, access your Windows® OS or Mac OS® devices from any smartphone or tablet.

Like thousands of other users worldwide, enjoy this app to:
•Easily provide Support to any Windows® OS or Mac OS®;
•Access any machine desktop as if you’re in front of it;
•Chat with the remote user;
•Check the remote system info;
•And much, much more…

## Rankings

- #503,514 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Take Control Console for iOS as a capable mobile remote-control tool with parity to the PC/Mac client and good on-the-go usability. However, repeated issues across reviews include keyboard input limitations, navigation/mouse constraints, login and stability problems, small-screen usability, and a perceived lack of timely updates. The app is useful for MSPs and IT pros, especially on tablets, but several reliability and UI gaps affect consistency on iPhone-sized displays.

### Pros

- Full-featured iOS remote-control capabilities that mirror the PC/Mac Take Control client (chat, system controls, registry edits, and forced reboots).
- Reliable connectivity with automatic reconnection after reboot, which is valuable for on-the-go IT support.
- Mobile-optimized, compact UI with a pull-down quick-access keyboard that doesn't waste screen space.
- Strong value for MSPs/IT pros on the go, enabling remote support from anywhere.
- Usable on iPhone with touch/trackpad-like navigation and screen-zoom support.

### Cons

- Keyboard input limitations and mappings (inability to type certain characters like @; Windows keyboard support missing; long host names not fully visible).
- Lack of precise navigation controls (no mouse pointer; on-screen toolbar can obscure content; double-tap not working).
- Login/authentication problems and occasional crashes when accessing systems (login stalls; 2FA issues; crashes).
- Usability on small screens (app feels cramped or not functional on small devices; better on tablets).
- Perceived lack of updates/maintenance and slow improvements (issues persist with infrequent updates).

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