Remote control (38 programs)

netTunes
4
Trial version
Control your music from anywhere
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
AstroShare
1
Free
Remote control for Mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
MyTunesRSS
5
Trial version
Access iTunes from anywhere
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Allows you to access your music anywhere. Simple to set up. Allows you to download playlists.
CONS: Java engine can be slow. API editor tricky to figure out.
KavaTunes
4.7
Trial version
Create websites that browse iTunes anywhere
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Elegant way to access your music anywhere. Easy to setup and use. Populates missing album art.
CONS: Can take a long time to upload music. Can be unstable.
iMote
4.5
Free
Control iTunes from any application
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Makes controlling iTunes much easier. No need to use the mouse with iTunes. Configure any hotkeys that you want.
CONS: No need for Growl and Floater alerts. Not much quicker than CMD clicking on iTunes dock icon.
Podunes Shuffle
1.9
Free
Control iTunes from your iPod Shuffle
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Handy for flipping through your iTunes collection. Customisable colours.
CONS: Limited functionality.
Bosco's Screen Share
3.7
Free
Share your PC desktop with your friends
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Great for teaching. Simple connection process.
CONS: Can't actually share files.
Firefly Media Server
4.9
Free
Server to share your iTunes music on a local network
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Bowtie
3.4
Free
Control iTunes externally and scrobble to Last.fm
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Allows external control of iTunes. Includes an iTunes miniplayer. Allows you to search iTunes. Scrobbles music to Last.fm.
CONS: Limited support for Last.fm. Requires HTML/CSS knowledge to create themes. Limited number of default themes.
rMediaTouch
4.5
Free
Touchscreen ready iTunes-Frontend
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
TuneConnect
4.5
Free
Control iTunes over a local area network
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to setup and use. Shows track playing info. Supports Last.fm (with separate download).
CONS: Only works over local networks. No possibility to edit albums or tracks. May be blocked by future iTunes updates.
WinJack
4.9
Free
Browse files remotely
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Signal
3.5
Trial version
Use your iPhone, iPod or Windows Mobile to control iTunes
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to setup and use. Works with both Apple and Windows devices. Change album art and ratings.
CONS: Apple Remote app does pretty much the same thing.
FluidTunes
3.6
Free
Control iTunes with your hands (or feet)
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Requires no mouse or keyboard. Allows you to control iTunes with simple hand movements.
CONS: Accuracy is very poor. Becomes frustrating to use after a while.
iGet
4.8
Trial version
Mac file transfer tool
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
FastTunes
4.2
Free
Minimalist remote control for your iTunes
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
ShareTool
4.5
Trial version
Access your home network anytime, anywhere
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Fast remote connections. Saves network settings. Easy to setup.
CONS: No good if server or your connecting computer crashes. Email alert should be more detailed.
Menuet
4.9
Trial version
A better, skinnable way to tune
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac