# InputStickUtility vs Remote Buddy Mobile 2

The clearest difference is rating: InputStickUtility at 5.0 against Remote Buddy Mobile 2's 4.6. InputStickUtility also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Remote Buddy Mobile 2's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

InputStickUtility holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Buddy Mobile 2 has 34 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of InputStickUtility's written reviews are positive against 75% of Remote Buddy Mobile 2's.

InputStickUtility ships an update every 6 months, Remote Buddy Mobile 2 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InputStickUtility | Remote Buddy Mobile 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inputstickutility/id1356354725/reviews)** | [4.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-buddy-mobile-2/id1507969631/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jakub Zawadzki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135444071) | [IOSPIRIT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/402713475) |

## What reviewers say

### InputStickUtility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inputstickutility/id1356354725)

Configure your InputStick USB receiver with this utility app. Manage settings like password protection, Bluetooth name, and USB preferences. It also allows for firmware updates to keep your receiver optimized.

**Highlights:** Password protection, Bluetooth name management, USB settings configuration, Firmware updates, Receiver management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 InputStickUtility free?

InputStickUtility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Buddy Mobile 2 free?

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

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

InputStickUtility is rated higher. InputStickUtility averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Remote Buddy Mobile 2 averages 4.6 from 34 ratings.

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

Neither InputStickUtility nor Remote Buddy Mobile 2 shows ads.

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

InputStickUtility ships an update every 6 months, and Remote Buddy Mobile 2 every 12 months. Most recently, InputStickUtility was updated on July 18, 2026 and Remote Buddy Mobile 2 on September 20, 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.*