# Rowmote Pro for Mac

> Remote, Trackpad, & Keyboard

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id315316036](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id315316036)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id315316036`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Evan Schoenberg
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (105 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2022-11-16
- **First published:** 2009-05-19
- **Size:** 37 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rowmote-pro-for-mac/id315316036)
- **Website:** [https://rowmote.com](https://rowmote.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://regularrateandrhythm.com/privacy-policy.html](https://regularrateandrhythm.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Rowmote Pro for Mac is the ultimate wireless remote, trackpad, and keyboard for Mac. A gorgeous universal app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, it provides everything from a multitouch trackpad to full extended keyboard support, with no-configuration control of dozens of Mac apps—ideal for home media centers or presentations.

Key capabilities include true multitouch gestures (scroll with two fingers, right-click, drag, pinch to zoom), app switching with Dock access, sleep/wake control, proximity sensor, secure authentication, and options to connect via WiFi or Bluetooth. It supports multiple monitors and can replace the Apple Remote as a pocketable controller. Requirements include the Rowmote Helper on the Mac for full functionality.

## Rankings

- #137,988 — Overall
- #1 — cmd+m (mac)
- #69 — mouse

## Review summary

Rowmote Pro for Mac is praised for long-running reliability and a rich remote feature set, enabling control of a Mac from an iPhone or over the network, including keyboard/trackpad input and media control. Many users rely on it across years. However, reviewers report recurring connectivity problems and update-induced regressions in input and AirPlay/OS compatibility. Some users also miss the old UI and note limited or outdated troubleshooting resources. Overall, it’s valued when it connects, but stability and support gaps are common concerns.

### Pros

- Reliable, years-long stability across updates and macOS versions.
- Feature-rich remote functionality, including keyboard/trackpad control, multitouch, app launching, volume control, and a media remote.
- Phone can serve as a remote, letting you control your Mac from anywhere on the same network.
- Works across multiple Macs (iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio) and over the local network.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues; unreliable connection and disconnections.
- Keyboard/trackpad issues introduced by updates (typing problems, incorrect keystrokes, broken commands).
- Ongoing compatibility problems with newer devices/OS versions (new iPhones, XR) and AirPlay breaking after updates.
- New UI changes that some long-time users dislike or miss the old layout.
- Troubleshooting/documentation is outdated or not very helpful.

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