Overview

Features & Capabilities

FullControl: Remote for Mac turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful Mac remote. It delivers per-application commands for virtually all Mac apps, plus a remote keyboard and trackpad, a file browser, and the ability to launch apps from Applications or the Dock. You can navigate your Mac's filesystem, control volume, and perform essential actions without touching your computer.

Additional capabilities include automatic server detection and in-app purchases such as a numeric keypad, live screenshots, brightness and music controls, and a sleep-prevention toggle. It requires macOS 10.14+ and the Free FullControlHelper with Accessibility API enabled. Ideal for presentations, hands-free operation, or working from a distance.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Francesco Burelli
Rating:
4.50
(221)
Version:
4.2.0 Last updated: 2024-01-02
Version code:
857324308
Creation date:
2009-12-30
Compatible devices:
Size:
27.62MB
URLs:
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Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-18
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Developed by:
Francesco Burelli
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fullcontrol-remote-for-mac/id347857890
Website:
http://fullcontrol.cescobaz.com/

User Reviews

Overall, FullControl is valued for turning an iPhone/iPad into a capable Mac remote with strong customization and practical use for media, presentations, and bed‑based control. It benefits from long‑term support and works without the premium, though reliability problems after OS updates, intermittent connectivity, and laggy trackpad input are common concerns. Some users call the UI bulky and the support slow. Despite drawbacks, the core idea of hands‑off Mac control from a distance remains appealing.
Pros
  • Enables full remote control of a Mac from iPhone/iPad.
  • Highly customizable controls and layouts (custom inputs, icons, and button setups).
  • Convenient for media use and bed/sofa setups, enabling control from a distance.
  • Long-term support and ongoing updates; generally reliable across years.
  • Premium version adds extra convenience (volume/brightness controls, screen sharing) while base app works without it.
Cons
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS/macOS versions causing functionality to fail until updates are released.
  • Unreliable or intermittent connectivity and pairing problems in many scenarios.
  • Trackpad/input lag or finicky responsiveness, especially for scrolling and cursor movement.
  • UI/UX design criticised as bulky or not intuitive and not polished.
  • Support responsiveness or update cadence noted as slow or inconsistent.
Recent reviews
this is a hardy app that i use all the time to watch tv on my laptop plugged in with on hdmi. i can fully control my computer with my phone. it stays connected even to my slow old and dying laptop that i use primarily for tv in her old age. only today i even realized they had a pro version, a testament to how subtle their advertising is, which i respect in this day and age because advertisers are always all up in our face recently. This app just works. Then the premium version has simple tools to do things like volume up and down, brightness up and down, and also getting to see your screen with your phone. I was happy to buy the premium version because I use this app so often. But even if you don’t buy premium, you can still do everything even without that. You just have to custom input the controls yourself, but you can choose an icon and make a set up that looks really smooth. Make sure you’re exploring the “custom“ selection options because that’s how you can add volume control up down left right buttons, etc. The trackpad can be a little finicky to use, but my computer has an old battery and is running slow. Zooming in usually fixes problems. Thank you for making and supporting such a good app for so long :-) smile
by Ea*****, 2025-03-31

i’ve loved this app for years but with newer iOS and newer macOS versions it no longer functions. hopefully the developer is able to update soon.
by bt*****, 2024-09-30
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