Can iPhones control MacBooks like phone mirroring?

While an iPhone can’t mirror a Mac’s screen, it can remotely control several Mac functions—including putting the Mac to sleep, locking it, or even shutting it down. Through Remote Management and related features, an iPhone can manage tasks such as file access, screen sharing (view-only or control via approved apps), clipboard sharing, app launching, notifications, media playback, and basic system controls like volume, Wi-Fi, and power states.

It can remotely manage many of the Mac’s core functions. Using Apple’s built‑in tools and third‑party apps, an iPhone can: Some of them are listed here...

• Shut down or restart the Mac
• Put the Mac to sleep or wake it up
• Launch and quit applications
• Control media playback (play, pause, adjust volume)
• Send files or access documents via AirDrop or remote desktop apps
• Adjust system settings such as brightness, sound, or Wi‑Fi connections
• Lock or unlock the Mac for security

This makes the iPhone a powerful remote companion—less about screen mirroring, more about direct control over the Mac’s behavior and accessibility.

there are vnc clients for ios ‎RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop App - App Store

‎TeamViewer Remote Control App - App Store

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‎RustDesk Remote Desktop App - App Store

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Security probably makes it dangerous.

It also goes against the hierarchy of devices ideology.