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24 alternatives to Control My Mac

A shortcut deck for every Mac app, on your iPhone or iPad

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   PocketCorder▲273

   Remote control your mac from smartphone

   Dec 2025 · pc.shingoirie.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   PhoneDeck▲259

   Turn your iPhone into a free Mac controller

   Jul 2026 · phonedeck.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Shortcuts▲415

   Do more with your apps. Made by Apple. ✨

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Snap Deck HQ▲77

   Everything you need in one native macOS command bar

   Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Simplify for Mac▲220

   The simplest way to control Spotify, Music, iTunes and Vox

   2015 · mmth.us · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Slidepad▲249

   iPad style multitasking on your Mac

   2019 · slidepad.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Maccess▲199

   Your Mac, in your pocket — trackpad, screen, and AI

   Aug 2026 · maccess.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Surfdeck▲125

   Your tabs, within reach.

   Aug 2026 · surfdeck.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Clink▲86

   The iOS keyboard you actually own

   18d ago · clinkkeys.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Expand Board for macOS▲132

    Expand ideas, concepts, and plans across limitless boards

    Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Assignee▲73

    Simple and instant app switcher

    2022 · assignee.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Control Air▲113

    Touch-free gestures to control iTunes, Spotify, + more

    2015 · eyesight-tech.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Remote Control for Mac▲115

    Control your Mac with Siri Shortcuts 🗣️

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Achieving Zen With Auto Layout▲77

    Demystify auto layout on iOS and OS X

    2015 · carpeaqua.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Turfs▲102

    Keep content across your Mac organized in defined areas

    Sep 2026 · bloosoftware.com · its alternatives →

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    Skip Tunes▲115

    Control iTunes, Spotify, or Rdio from your Mac's menubar

    2015 · skiptunes.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    AppSwitcher for Mac▲105

    Clean app switching. One app at a time. Like iOS on Mac.

    2021 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    choclift▲134

    Use iPhone to open apps, Apple Shortcuts and websites on Mac

    Jun 2026 · choclift.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Udon▲77

    Control deck for your Mac home server with AI sysadmin.

    11d ago · udon.sh · its alternatives →

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    Apptivate▲126

    Launch Mac apps with custom keyboard shortcuts

    2016 · apptivateapp.com · its alternatives →

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    1Keyboard▲130

    Type on your iPhone, iPad or AppleTV using your Mac keyboard

    2014 · eyalw.com · its alternatives →

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    iLand▲85

    Turn your Mac's notch into an everyday workspace

    12d ago · codemlabs.dev · its alternatives →

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    Placed ▲77

    iBeacon Based app shortcuts.

    2014 · launchhere.awwapps.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Gojo▲67

    Local dictation and everyday Mac tools in your notch

    Sep 2026 · trygojo.com · its alternatives →

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