Remolo or Jump Desktop
Jump Desktop is a full remote desktop ($14.99 once on iPhone), with Jump Desktop Connect on the Mac, an account and a relay. Remolo is a remote: a fast trackpad, a clicker for talks, buttons and a glance at the Mac’s screen (Pro), with no accounts and a one-minute setup.
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| Remolo | Jump Desktop | |
|---|---|---|
| Price on iPhone | free; Pro $2.99/mo or $14.99/yr | $14.99 once |
| Trackpad with gestures | yes; 3–4 fingers in Pro | trackpad mode |
| Keyboard | any language, F1–F12 | yes |
| Advance slides | Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides, PDF | not stated |
| Talk timer | stopwatch; countdown with a buzz in Pro | not stated |
| Speaker notes on the phone | Keynote, PowerPoint (Pro) | not stated |
| Laser, drawing | laser, spotlight, marker (Pro) | not stated |
| The Mac’s screen on the phone | yes, with a magnifier (Pro) | full remote desktop |
| Custom buttons and macros | buttons, chains, AppleScript and Shell | key macros |
| Control from anywhere | yes, built-in relay with end-to-end encryption (Pro) | yes, with an account and a relay |
| Temporary access for someone else | one-time link for 1 hour, 1 day or 7 days (Pro) | screen-sharing links |
| Account needed | no | yes, for Connect |
| Apple Watch | yes (Pro) | not listed in the App Store |
| Windows PCs | no, Mac only | not stated |
Data from the official pages as of 6 October 2026; “not stated” means the official pages don’t mention it. All the alternatives side by side are on the Compare page.
When Jump Desktop is the better pick
- You work on the Mac from an iPad for hours and need the full desktop in high quality.
- You need screen-sharing links for people without the app.
When Remolo is the better pick
- A remote for the Mac: cursor, keyboard, buttons and slides — quicker than opening a remote desktop.
- A clicker for talks with a timer, notes, a laser and Apple Watch.
- No accounts: the phone and the Mac pair with a code from the screen.
- The trackpad, keyboard and clicker are free.
Questions
Can Remolo show the Mac’s screen?
Yes, in Pro — above the trackpad, with a magnifier up to 5×. Over the internet the picture is smaller with fewer frames: it’s for control and checking, not for hours of remote-desktop work.
Can I use both?
Yes: they are different tools. Remolo for quick actions and talks, a remote desktop for long work.
A month of Pro for those who wait
The iPhone and iPad app is coming soon to the App Store, and Remolo Helper for Mac is already available.