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Rowmote Helper vs Itsytv

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Rowmote Helper

7.0
Utilities

Control system with Rowmote Pro remote control

Itsytv

8.0
Utilities

Menu bar app for controlling your Apple TV

Metric Rowmote Helper Itsytv
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 2 98
90-day Installs 4 332
365-day Installs 23 332
Version 4.2.5 1.5.3
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 489
GitHub Forks 14
Open Issues -
License MIT
Language Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Oct 6, 2014 Feb 26, 2026

Reviews

Rowmote Helper

Rowmote Helper enhances the Rowmote Pro remote's functionality on macOS, offering system control and customization options. Ideal for users seeking precise remote control over their Mac.

Enables system control using the Rowmote Pro remote.

Pros

  • + Enhances remote functionality
  • + System control capabilities
  • + Regular updates

Cons

  • - Niche audience
  • - Limited community support

Itsytv

Itsytv is a menu bar app that serves as a dedicated remote control for Apple TV, offering seamless playback and menu navigation. It's a unique tool for macOS users who prefer managing their Apple TV directly from their computer.

Controls Apple TV playback and menu navigation from the macOS menu bar.

Pros

  • + Niche tool with dedicated functionality for Apple TV control
  • + Seamless menu bar integration for easy access
  • + Actively maintained with a strong community presence

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited to a specific audience