# FullControl: Remote for Mac

> Remote for Mac

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id347857890](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id347857890)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id347857890`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Francesco Burelli
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (221 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-02
- **First published:** 2009-12-30
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fullcontrol-remote-for-mac/id347857890)
- **Website:** [http://fullcontrol.cescobaz.com/](http://fullcontrol.cescobaz.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://fullcontrol.cescobaz.com/appinfopage/privacy-policy.php](https://fullcontrol.cescobaz.com/appinfopage/privacy-policy.php)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #101,722 — Overall
- #2 — cmd+m (mac)
- #34 — cmd/ctrl+m
- #67 — control

## Review summary

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.

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