SiriMote vs Remote Buddy
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SiriMote
5.0Control your computer with your Apple TV Siri Remote
Remote Buddy
6.0Control apps and web videos from your phone
| Metric | SiriMote | Remote Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 8 | 3 |
| 90-day Installs | 21 | 20 |
| 365-day Installs | 61 | 85 |
| Version | 1.4.6 | 2.7.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 2 |
| GitHub Forks | — | - |
| Open Issues | — | - |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | Python |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Feb 17, 2018 | Dec 14, 2014 |
Reviews
SiriMote
SiriMote lets you control your Mac using your Apple TV Siri Remote, offering a unique way to navigate, manage media, and perform actions hands-free. It's ideal for presentations, media consumption, or anyone looking to leverage their existing Apple TV remote for Mac control.
Enables control of your Mac using the Apple TV Siri Remote.
Pros
- + Unique and convenient control method using an Apple TV remote
- + Supports media control, navigation, and shortcuts for productivity
- + Enhances presentations and media consumption experience
Cons
- - Lack of updates may affect compatibility with newer systems
- - Niche appeal limits its broad usefulness
Remote Buddy
Remote Buddy lets you control Mac applications and web videos from your phone, offering media controls, app switching, and compatibility with major browsers and video platforms. Ideal for remote workers or content creators needing hands-free device management.
Controls Mac applications and web videos using a smartphone.
Pros
- + Versatile media and app control from a smartphone
- + Compatibility with major browsers and video platforms
- + Reduces need for physical proximity to Mac
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited GitHub activity and community support