Comparison

Smart Projector Control vs Remote Keyboard & Mouse

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart Projector Control

Control Panasonic projectors remotely from your smartphone. Connect via Wi-Fi or USB to operate the projector and monitor its status directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Remote projector operation
  • Projector status monitoring
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • USB connectivity
  • Compatibility with Panasonic projectors
Features
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Smart Projector Control is a smartphone application for operating Panasonic projectors. By installing Smart Projector Control onto your iPhone, and using wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) or USB to connect to a network containing a Panasonic projector, you can operate the projector and check the projector status from your smartphone. ---- Requirements ---- OS: iOS 17 / 18 / 26 iPhone 16 / iPhone 15 / iPhone 14 Pro / iPhone 13 / iPhone 13 mini / iPhone 12 / iPhone 11 / iPhone XS / iPhone XS Max / iPhone XR ---- Compatible Projectors (all U, E, EA versions of the below models are compatible) ---- See the following website for supported projectors. https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/download/application/smartpj/

About

Remote Keyboard & Mouse

Transform your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and mouse for your computer or LG TV. Effortlessly control media, give presentations, and boost productivity with a secure, instant connection over Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Wireless keyboard input
  • Touchpad mouse control
  • Dedicated numeric keypad
  • Instant Wi-Fi connection
  • Secure data transmission
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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Remote Keyboard – Control Your Computer & LG TV from iPhone Remote Keyboard turns your iPhone into a wireless keyboard, mouse, trackpad, numeric keypad, media controller, and LG TV remote. Whether you’re presenting, watching movies, entering data, or controlling your computer from the couch, Remote Keyboard gives you flexible control right from your phone. Pair your iPhone with the companion desktop app for Mac or Windows, connect over Wi‑Fi or QR code, and start typing, clicking, scrolling, dragging, and controlling media instantly. Key Features • Wireless Keyboard – Type on your Mac or Windows PC using full keyboard, native keyboard, and platform-specific layouts. • Touchpad-Style Mouse Control – Move the cursor, tap to click, right-click, scroll, and drag with intuitive trackpad gestures. • Numeric Keypad Support – Enter numbers quickly with dedicated Mac and Windows number pad layouts, ideal for spreadsheets, finance, and data entry. • Media Controls – Control playback, volume, arrow keys, and media shortcuts from your phone. • LG WebOS TV Remote – Navigate your TV, adjust volume, change channels, control playback, and access supported TV shortcuts. • Custom Keyboards – Create your own keyboard layouts with shortcuts, text input, trackpad actions, and delays. • Quick Keyboard Switching – Save favorite keyboards and swipe between layouts quickly. • Flexible Connection Options – Connect over local Wi‑Fi, scan a QR code from the desktop app, or use Premium remote connection when supported. • Works Across Platforms – Control macOS, Windows, and LG WebOS devices from one app. Use It For • Home Theater Control – Control your Mac or PC as a smart TV from the couch. • Presentations – Advance slides, control the cursor, and type notes during meetings. • Productivity Anywhere – Work from across the room or from a standing desk without extra hardware. • Efficient Number Input – Speed up Excel, accounting, and data-entry workflows with a dedicated numeric keypad. • Media Playback – Adjust volume, pause, play, skip tracks, and browse comfortably. • Accessible Remote Control – Helpful for users who prefer touchscreen input or need flexible assistive control options. Requires the companion Remote Keyboard Desktop app for Mac/Windows computer control. In-App Purchase Terms • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at purchase. • Auto-renewable subscriptions will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. See https://remotecontrolio.web.app/eula.html for more details.

Screenshots

Smart Projector Control4 screens
Remote Keyboard & Mouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Projector Control at 83% against Remote Keyboard & Mouse's 33%. Smart Projector Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Remote Keyboard & Mouse's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote Keyboard & Mouse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Smart Projector Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Keyboard & Mouse holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 37 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Smart Projector Control's written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote Keyboard & Mouse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Projector Control ships an update every 5 months, Remote Keyboard & Mouse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Smart Projector Control versus Remote Keyboard & Mouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Projector ControlRemote Keyboard & Mouse
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (18 ratings)4.3 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1837 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanasonic Connect Co., Ltd.JIE WANG

Customer experience

Smart Projector Control

All ratings18 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Remote Keyboard & Mouse

All ratings37 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Smart Projector Control

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Remote Keyboard & Mouse

Subscriptions1
  • Remote Keyboard Premium$1.991 Month
One-time6
  • Desktop Keyboard Pro$3.99
  • Numeric Keypad Pro$3.99
  • Full Keyobard Pro$3.99
Show 3 more
  • Native Keyboard Pro$3.99
  • TV KeyboardsPro$4.99
  • All Keyboards Pro$12.99

Questions

Is Smart Projector Control free?
Smart Projector Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Keyboard & Mouse free?
Remote Keyboard & Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Projector Control or Remote Keyboard & Mouse?
Remote Keyboard & Mouse is rated higher. Smart Projector Control averages 2.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Remote Keyboard & Mouse averages 4.3 from 37 ratings.
Do Smart Projector Control or Remote Keyboard & Mouse have ads?
Remote Keyboard & Mouse shows ads; Smart Projector Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Projector Control or Remote Keyboard & Mouse?
Smart Projector Control ships an update every 5 months, and Remote Keyboard & Mouse every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart Projector Control was updated on September 21, 2026 and Remote Keyboard & Mouse on September 11, 2026.

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