# Tap Remote vs Remote Buddy Mobile 2

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Buddy Mobile 2 at 4.6 against Tap Remote's 3.8. Remote Buddy Mobile 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). Tap Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote Buddy Mobile 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Buddy Mobile 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Buddy Mobile 2 has 36 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Tap Remote's written reviews are positive against 75% of Remote Buddy Mobile 2's.

Tap Remote ships an update every 7 months, Remote Buddy Mobile 2 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Remote | Remote Buddy Mobile 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-remote/id1084877796/reviews) | **[4.6 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-buddy-mobile-2/id1507969631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eun Ah Jung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437313317) | [IOSPIRIT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/402713475) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-remote/id1084877796)

Transform your iOS device into a comprehensive remote control for your Mac. Effortlessly manage your computer's mouse, keyboard, trackpad, system dock, and favorite media applications. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks desktop mirroring and presentation controls.

**Highlights:** Simulated Mouse with click functions, Trackpad with two-finger scrolling, Keyboard with multiple layouts, Media app control, Mac system Dock control, Desktop mirroring (Pro feature), Presentation remote (Pro feature)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tap Remote - Pro Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


### Remote Buddy Mobile 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-buddy-mobile-2/id1507969631)

Control your Mac from your iPhone or iPad. Use it as a trackpad, keyboard, or for app-specific controls and media playback. Mirror your Mac's screen and manage power functions remotely.

**Highlights:** Remote control for 100+ Mac apps, Multi-touch trackpad with Mousespot, Web video playback control, Screen mirroring up to 60fps, Keyboard and numpad input, Power actions and Wake-On-LAN, Secure TLS connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Remote free?

Tap Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote Buddy Mobile 2 free?

Remote Buddy Mobile 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tap Remote or Remote Buddy Mobile 2?

Remote Buddy Mobile 2 is rated higher. Tap Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Remote Buddy Mobile 2 averages 4.6 from 36 ratings.

### Do Tap Remote or Remote Buddy Mobile 2 have ads?

Neither Tap Remote nor Remote Buddy Mobile 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Remote or Remote Buddy Mobile 2?

Tap Remote ships an update every 7 months, and Remote Buddy Mobile 2 every 12 months. Most recently, Tap Remote was updated on November 2, 2026 and Remote Buddy Mobile 2 on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*