Remote Buddy Express

Remote Buddy Express is a super handy OS X app that turns your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and even your Apple Remote into a remote control for over 100 apps on your Mac. Pretty cool, right?

Try Before You Buy

This app is actually a simpler version of the Remote Buddy app, which has a demo version available. If you're curious about Remote Buddy Express but not quite ready to buy it, you can check out the trial version of Remote Buddy first!

Connecting to Your Mac

The way this app connects with your Mac is through the AJAX Remote web application. It runs on your Mac using the built-in HTTP server from Remote Buddy Express. The best part? This remote control tool can do all sorts of things depending on what software it's controlling.

Control Your Media Like a Pro

For example, you can use it to adjust the volume in iTunes, rate songs, toggle shuffle and repeat modes, and control playback - just to name a few! Plus, when using Text Edit, Remote Buddy Express provides an on-screen keyboard that you can manage with your remote device. All these cool controls are easily accessed via AJAX Remote.

A Wide Range of Supported Apps

This nifty app works with many programs like iPhoto, Keynote, QuickTime, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Lightroom, Aperture, DVD Player, Google Earth, Garageband, VLC, and XBMC among others. It's worth noting that media players get the best support here!

Browse Files Effortlessly

Beyond just controlling apps, you can also browse through your Mac's file system and access its settings. Imagine opening documents and files on your remote Mac using just your iDevice - how convenient is that?

User-Friendly Interface

Remote Buddy Express has an easy-to-use interface split into different tabs for setting options like general settings, mapping buttons to actions on your iDevice (which is super useful!), managing menus and behaviors as well as hardware settings.

An Impressive Utility Overall

All in all, Remote Buddy Express is an impressive tool that shows how much you can accomplish with the right software. With support for tons of apps controlled by your iOS devices and flexible key mapping options for most actions available - it really opens up possibilities!