[1] It is currently available as a free download from the App Store for iOS devices such as iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Apple Watch.

[4] The initial release, version 1.0, allowed users to control the basic functions of their media library, limited to much the same functions of the physical Apple Remote Later revisions of version 1 added the ability to create and edit playlists in iTunes, search the user's media library, and generate Genius playlists.

Version 2.1 also allowed users to control the internet radio feature of iTunes, and play rented movies or TV shows.

In accordance with the removal of iTunes DJ from the desktop software, the application no longer provides the function for guest to request songs.

They can also create or edit playlists, generate Genius results, and control the output volume of iTunes or the selected AirPlay device.