PresentSyncAt a glance
| Unified Remote | PresentSync | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | General remote control of a computer: 90+ remotes in the Full version (media, mouse, keyboard, files and more), including a presentation remote for PowerPoint, Keynote and Google presentations | Presenting: slide control and a pointer the audience can see |
| Phone apps | Android, iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Android |
| Computer | Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi | Windows 10 64-bit or later, macOS 13 or later |
| Connection | Local network (Wi-Fi) or Bluetooth | Same local network (Wi-Fi or wired); no Bluetooth |
| Pointer the audience sees | Mouse / touchpad control; a laser pointer is not listed | Yes: a pointer drawn on the computer screen, so it shows on every connected display and in a shared screen |
| Highlight and drawing | Not listed | Double-tap ripple; long-press to draw a line that fades |
| Several presenters | Not listed | Yes, each with their own pointer color (5 devices, 10 on Pro) |
| Price as listed | Free version (18 remotes); Full version by in-app purchase (price not listed on its site) | Free tier after a 7-day trial (5 devices, 1 meeting, 30 min of hosting a day); Personal $5.99/mo or $49.99/yr; Pro $11.99/mo or $99.99/yr (Google Play USD reference prices) |
| Account | Not stated | Needed to host |
Prices are in the currency each source shows and are not converted. Features and prices change; check each product's own site before you decide. "Not listed" means we could not find it on that product's own pages, not that it is missing.
Which one fits you
- Choose Unified Remote if you want one app for many things on your computer (media, keyboard, files, power), use Linux or Raspberry Pi, or need Bluetooth.
- Choose PresentSync if you present to a room or a video call and need people to see where you point: the pointer, highlight and lines are drawn on the computer screen, so they appear on the projector, TV, LED wall or shared screen, and several people can point from their own phones.
- Use both if you like: they do different jobs, and nothing stops you from keeping Unified Remote for everyday control.
What to know before switching
- PresentSync's limits: the phone and computer must be on the same local network (no Bluetooth, no cellular); hosting needs the desktop app and a PresentSync account; the free tier allows 30 minutes of hosting a day after the 7-day trial; the phone shows no speaker notes or slide preview, and there is no timer or watch app.
- See how PresentSync works as a laser pointer alternative and the comparison with other presentation remote apps.
Sources
- Unified Remote: unifiedremote.com and its Google Play listing, checked 2026-11-09. The presentation remote and the Free / Full split are described on Google Play; the site itself does not list prices.
- PresentSync: pricing and product facts.
Common questions
Does Unified Remote work as a presentation remote?
Yes. Its Google Play listing includes a presentation remote for PowerPoint, Keynote and Google presentations among the remotes of the Full version, and it can control the mouse.
What does PresentSync do that a general remote does not?
It draws a pointer, a highlight and fading lines on the computer screen, so everyone sees them on the projector or in a shared screen, and several people can point at once with their own colors.
Does PresentSync work over Bluetooth like Unified Remote?
No. PresentSync needs the phone and the host computer on the same local network.
Checked and last updated 2026-11-09