iPhone and iPod touch remote controls

MAC World Christopher Breen takes a look at iPhone and iPod touch remote controls that you can use with your multimedia Mac.

The Review

Rowmote

Rowmote Pro adds a wireless touchpad and keyboard – complete with landscape mode, two finger scrolling and right clicking, dragging, accented / extended character support, and more – to the clean and powerful remote control of Rowmote!

Air Mouse Pro

Instantly transform your iPhone or iPod touch into an air mouse, trackpad, and wireless remote for your computer! Sit back and surf the web, browse your photo library or control your music player from the comfort of your couch.

Snatch

The ultimate iPhone/iPod Touch remote control app for your PC or Mac. Requirements: PC running Windows XP/Vista or Mac running Tiger (Mac OS 10.4), Leopard (Mac OS 10.5) or Snow Leopard (Mac OS 10.6).

HippoRemote

HippoRemote turns your iPhone or iPod Touch into a remote control for your computer. HippoRemote turns your iPhone or iPod Touch into a wireless keyboard, trackpad & remote control, with customized controls for a whole slew of programs (Boxee, XBMC, Windows Media Center, iTunes, and all your favorite web browsers to name a few).