- Free
- Category: Entertainment
- First released: July 11, 2008
- Versions: 23 archived
- Installable: 16 of 23
- Availability: Still on the App Store ↗
- Seller: Apple
- com.apple.Remote
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 2.0 or later.
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Report an issueiTunes Remote is the best way to control Apple Music, iTunes, or the Apple TV app from anywhere in your home. Simply download the app to your iPhone or iPad, and connect directly to Apple Music, iTunes, or the Apple TV app on your Mac or PC.
With iTunes Remote you can: • Access your Apple Music, Apple TV, or iTunes libraries • Browse music by artist, albums, and songs • Browse movies, TV shows, and podcasts • Create and edit playlists • See upcoming songs with Up Next • Search your entire Apple Music, Apple TV, or iTunes libraries • Explore shared Apple Music, Apple TV, or iTunes libraries • Listen with AirPlay • Send music to AirPlay speakers • Group speakers together to play music in multiple rooms at the same time • Set the volume on each speaker independently
Requirements: • iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 11.4 or later • Wi-Fi connection to Apple TV, Apple Music, or iTunes on a Mac or PC • macOS 10.15.2 or higher for Apple Music and the Apple TV app • iTunes 12.8 or later is recommended for use with iTunes Remote
Bundle Size Over Time
Chart History
Ratings Over Time
sampled from 29 archived captures| Date | Version | Rating | Ratings | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2010 | 1.3.3 | — | 136,100 | Free |
| January 17, 2011 | 2.1 | — | 188,546 | Free |
| January 11, 2012 | — | — | 196,303 | Free |
| March 7, 2013 | — | — | 201,138 | Free |
| February 7, 2015 | 4.2.1 | ★ 3.5 | 204,514 | Free |
From archived App Store listing data, captured by the Wayback Machine.
Archived Reviews
8 of 25Most underrated app out there. Full control of my music library from the comfort of my backyard. I stream my music from my Mac to an Apple TV connected to my stereo with speakers wired throughout the property. I can dial up any tune I want while sitting by the pool and can even turn the volume down when my wife gives me that look.
If Apple could enhance the capabilities to include functions allowing tagging and metadata modification that would be very useful.
I used iTunes remote to control my iTunes server from my pool for years. This was a great app that allowed me to change music and control my iTunes server while in the pool without having to have my phone. I’ve spoken with many people who did the same thing and would appreciate having the app back on Apple Watch. Apple bring this back to your loyal users.
It’s pretty pathetic that Apple has not updated this app to handle Apple Music remotely. How many years is it going to take?
Best app ever
I used to love iTunes Remote but now it will play only one song at a time from an album unless you select shuffle. You can no longer play an album in the song order.
I’ve ripped all of my CDs, and neighbors’ as well, onto a an external drive attached to my Mac Mini M2 at lossless quality. I use this app to stream music from the computer to a Bluesound node attached to my stereo amp. I can also access the music files through my two AppleTV devices. I have access to my music pretty much though out my house.
I’ve been using iTunes Remote for years to control the Music app on my Mac, which feeds a dedicated DAC and Yamaha stereo amplifier. For that setup, this app is indispensable. Instead of walking back to the computer every time I want to change an album, adjust the queue, or search my library, I can do it all from my listening chair. What I appreciate most is that Apple has kept this app simple. It isn’t overloaded with unnecessary features—it just reliably controls my Mac-based music library from anywhere in the house. For anyone who uses a Mac as the heart of a system, iTunes Remote remains one of Apple’s most underrated apps. Five stars. I just hope Apple continues to support it for many years to come.
Period reviews recovered from Apple's customer-review feeds via the Wayback Machine.