Comparison

VMouse vs Remote Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

VMouse

Transform your iOS device into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your computer. Effortlessly control your PC from a distance, ideal for media centers or presentations. It connects via Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi trackpad and keyboard
  • Control Windows, Linux, and macOS
  • Multi-touch gestures
  • International keyboard support
  • Unlimited server configurations
  • Auto-reconnect
Features
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VMouse turns your iOS device into a Wi-Fi trackpad and keyboard. It is perfect for controlling your Home Theater PC while seated at your couch. Since it works over Wi-Fi, no extra adapters are needed. Features: - Works with Windows/Linux PC that is running VNC server. We recommend installing TightVNC. - Works with macOS Apple Remote Desktop. - Multi-touch trackpad. - Supports international keyboard. - Unlimited VNC server configurations. - Auto reconnect to the last computer. - Send combo keys such as Ctrl/Shift + F1 ~ F12. With programs such as 3RVX, you can map the combo keys to control your PC's volume, launch programs and much more. Supported gestures: - Two finger tap for right click. - Two finger drag for scrolling. - One finger long press to start dragging. Setup: - Install and set up a VNC server on the PC you want to control. We recommend TightVNC. - Add VNC server configuration in VMouse app. - Connect and start controlling your PC remotely. - Quit VMouse app to disconnect from PC.

About

Remote Keyboard

Control your phone's keyboard from your desktop browser. This app allows you to type on your computer and have the input appear on your mobile device, making text entry faster in specific scenarios.

Highlights
  • Type on desktop browser
  • Input into phone
  • Faster phone typing
  • Remote keyboard control
Features
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Remoboard turns your computer browser into a keyboard for your iPhone or iPad. Type in a text field on your device from a Mac, Windows, or Linux computer on the same Wi-Fi network. No desktop app or account is required. Getting started 1. Add the Remoboard keyboard in iOS or iPadOS Settings and allow Full Access for local network access. 2. Switch to the Remoboard keyboard in any text field. Open the URL shown on the keyboard in your computer browser. 3. If PIN pairing is enabled (on by default), enter the six-digit code shown on the keyboard, then start typing. Features • Smoother Chinese and other composed text input. • Automatic reconnection and clear connection status. • Reusable phrases for text you type often. • Browser controls for text entry and clipboard actions. • Light and dark appearance, with support for 10 languages. Both devices must be on the same local network. Full Access lets the keyboard serve its local page.

Screenshots

VMouse4 screens
Remote Keyboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Keyboard at none against VMouse's 2. Remote Keyboard also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 63%). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VMouse sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Remote Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 89 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of VMouse's written reviews are positive against 79% of Remote Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VMouse ships an update every 2 months, Remote Keyboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
VMouse versus Remote Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVMouseRemote Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (39 ratings)4.4 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3989 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperWilson Lei峰 朱

Customer experience

VMouse

All ratings39 ratings
Positive74.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%

Remote Keyboard

All ratings89 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.6%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VMouse

One-time2
  • Ad Free$0.99
  • VMouse Pro$3.99
None

Remote Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VMouse free?
VMouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Keyboard free?
Remote Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VMouse or Remote Keyboard?
Remote Keyboard is rated higher. VMouse averages 4.2 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Remote Keyboard averages 4.4 from 89 ratings.
Do VMouse or Remote Keyboard have ads?
Neither VMouse nor Remote Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VMouse or Remote Keyboard?
VMouse ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Keyboard fortnightly. Most recently, VMouse was updated on October 26, 2026 and Remote Keyboard on October 21, 2026.

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