Barrett 4050 Remote Control vs Mouse · Keyboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barrett 4050 Remote Control
Control your Barrett 4050 HF SDR remotely over an IP connection. This application provides full operational control, mirroring a direct connection, with automatic reconnection for dropped network links.
- Remote IP control
- Full operational control
- Intuitive user interface
- Auto re-connect feature
- Configure SDR settings
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The Barrett SDR (Software Defined Radio) Remote App is a FREE Advanced Remote-Control Application for the Barrett 4050 HF SDR from Barrett Communications. Prerequisites: - Barrett 4050 HF SDR with Remote control option enabled - IP connection to the Barrett 4050 HF SDR using WIFI dongle or via Ethernet An intuitive user interface to configure and control the Barrett 4050 HF SDR over IP. This application gives the user all the same operational control as using a control head connected directly to the SDR. The application offers auto re-connect on dropped network links.
Mouse · Keyboard
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a precise trackpad and full-featured keyboard for your Mac or PC. Control your computer remotely for presentations, browsing, or messaging with a natural, intuitive interface. Enjoy seamless connectivity and privacy on your local network.
- Precise multi-touch trackpad gestures
- Full-screen keyboard with shortcuts
- Works with Mac and PC
- Local network privacy
- Landscape and portrait modes
- Quick setup
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful trackpad and keyboard for your Mac or PC. Present with confidence, browse from the couch, or answer messages without reaching for your computer. Why You’ll Love Input - Feels instantly natural. Smooth, precise multi-touch tracking with scrolling, swipes, and gestures that behave just like a real trackpad. - Type comfortably anywhere. Enjoy a full-screen keyboard with text shortcuts, emoji, and function keys—perfect for long messages or quick replies. - Works with all your computers. Install the free helper on any Mac or PC and switch between devices with a single tap. - Built for privacy. Everything stays on your local network. Connections use HTTPS and require on-device approval before pairing. - Made for every moment. Landscape or portrait, light or dark mode—Input adapts beautifully to any iPhone or iPad screen. Quick Setup 1. Download the free helper for Mac or PC at rs.ltd/get 2. Make sure your devices share the same Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot 3. Open Input, select your computer, and you’re ready to go Requirements - Mac with macOS 10.10+ or PC running Windows 7 SP1+ - Latest helper app from rs.ltd/get - Shared network connection (Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot); details at rs.ltd/connect Input turns any spot—sofa, stage, or bedside—into the perfect place to control your computer with ease and precision.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Barrett 4050 Remote Control at Free against Mouse · Keyboard's $7.99. Barrett 4050 Remote Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Mouse · Keyboard's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Barrett 4050 Remote Control is free to download; Mouse · Keyboard costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barrett 4050 Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mouse · Keyboard has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Barrett 4050 Remote Control ships an update every 2 months, Mouse · Keyboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barrett 4050 Remote Control | Mouse · Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (2.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #134 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barrett Communications Pty Ltd | Remote Sunrise LTD |
Customer experience
Barrett 4050 Remote Control
Mouse · Keyboard
Bugs and requests
Barrett 4050 Remote Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Mouse · Keyboard
Reported bugs
2 issues- Cursor disappears or becomes unresponsive
- Keyboard input not registering correctly
Requested features
3 requests- Add volume and brightness controls
- Improve scrolling and zooming gestures
- Provide more keyboard customization options
In-app purchases
Barrett 4050 Remote Control
No in-app purchases
Mouse · Keyboard
No in-app purchases
Questions
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