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Remote BuddyRemote Mouse

Best for: Controlling a Mac media setup from the couch

Best for: Controlling a media PC or presentation laptop from your phone

Paid

Paid app with a downloadable trial and upgrade pricing for version 2.

 Free

The apps and desktop helper are offered as a free download.

macOS, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Works with a wide range of remotes and Apple devices
  • Ready-made support for over 100 Mac apps
All 3 strengths
  • Works with a wide range of remotes and Apple devices
  • Ready-made support for over 100 Mac apps
  • Unified playback control for web videos in several browsers
  • Mouse, keyboard and trackpad in one phone app
  • Desktop helper for Windows, macOS and Linux
All 4 strengths
  • Mouse, keyboard and trackpad in one phone app
  • Desktop helper for Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Control panels for media, browsing and presentations
  • Android APK available outside Google Play
  • Paid after the trial
  • macOS only on the controlled side
All 3 limitations
  • Paid after the trial
  • macOS only on the controlled side
  • Web video support depends on sites not changing their players
  • Phone and computer must be on the same Wi-Fi
  • Needs a helper program installed on the computer
All 3 limitations
  • Phone and computer must be on the same Wi-Fi
  • Needs a helper program installed on the computer
  • Controls input only; it does not show the computer's screen on the phone
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources

Catalog checked October 2, 2026
Sources

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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