Tap Remote vs Emulstick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tap Remote
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.
- 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)
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Tap Remote turns your iOS device into a powerful remote control for your Mac computer. More than just a Keyboard, Mouse and Trackpad, Tap Remote also gives you control over the Mac system Dock as well as controlling your favourite apps like Spotify and iTunes. Enjoy these Features for FREE: -> Simulated Mouse - Left, Right and Double-Click -> TrackPad - Two finger scroll just like on your Macbook -> Keyboard - select from various layouts (email, numeric) -> Full support for Portrait and Landscape mode -> Media Remote - control your favorite audio and video apps -> Customize the interface with color themes -> Control and view the Mac system Dock -> Connect to any computer on your network -> Password protection Upgrade to the Pro version and get these features: -> Mirror your desktop to your iOS device -> Presentation remote -> Extended Keyboard 3 Simple steps to get started: 1) Visit https://dodisoftware.com/tapremote and download the Mac client software 2) Run the Mac client software and the iOS app 3) Connect by entering the IP Address or scanning the QR code
Emulstick
This application simulates keyboard, mouse, and gamepad input for use with a specific dongle. It offers wireless, serverless, and network-free operation for a plug-and-play experience.
- Keyboard emulation
- Mouse emulation
- Gamepad simulation
- Wireless operation
- Serverless connectivity
- No network required
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keyboard, mouse, gamepad simulator application use it by emulstick dongle Full-Compatible, Plug and Play Wireless, Serverless, No network
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Emulstick at none against Tap Remote's 1. Emulstick also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Tap Remote's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tap Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Emulstick asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tap Remote ships an update every 7 months, Emulstick every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tap Remote | Emulstick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eun Ah Jung | Shanghai Xuanhua Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Tap Remote
Emulstick
In-app purchases
Tap Remote
- Tap Remote - Pro Upgrade$0.99
Emulstick
No in-app purchases
