macOS · available Windows · in development

Your iPhone,
your Mac,
one tap.

RemoteTap Helper is a quiet menu bar agent. It lets your iPhone control media playback on your Mac over your local network. No account. No internet. No data leaves your device.

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Version 1.2.0 Requires macOS 13 Ventura or later Apple Silicon + Intel · Universal Signed · Notarized by Apple
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macOS · Available

RemoteTap Helper
for Mac

Menu bar agent. Starts at login. No dock icon, no window, no fuss.

Version
1.2.0
Released
Apr 2026
Requires
macOS 13+
Size
4.2 MB
Architecture
Universal
Network
Local only
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v1.2.0 — April 18, 2026 Migrated discovery from MultipeerConnectivity to Bonjour for better reliability on mixed networks. Fixes Sonoma menu bar flicker. Full changelog →
Windows · In development

RemoteTap Helper
for Windows

Same iPhone app. Same local-network protocol. No cloud. Shipping as a signed .msi installer.

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Installation

Six steps, most only once.

If macOS ever shows a warning, there's a plain-language explanation directly below the step that triggered it.

FAQ

Honest answers.

The questions people ask before installing software that isn't in the App Store.