InputStickUtility vs Remote App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
InputStickUtility
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.
- Password protection
- Bluetooth name management
- USB settings configuration
- Firmware updates
- Receiver management
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InputStickUtility allows to manage configuration of your InputStick USB receiver: - password protection - Bluetooth name - USB settings - update firmware *** InputStick USB receiver is required! *** More info: www.inputstick.com
Remote App
Transform your iPhone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your PC or Mac. Control presentations, browse from your couch, or manage media players effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Simple setup with a free companion server.
- Wireless mouse and touchpad
- Full keyboard input
- Click, scroll, and zoom gestures
- PC and Mac support
- Media player control
- Presentation control
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your PC or Mac. Perfect for remote work, browsing from bed, or controlling presentations. Works over Wi-Fi — no cables, no hassle. Remote App transforms your iPhone into a powerful wireless remote control for your computer. Whether you're working, presenting, or watching a movie on your laptop, control everything effortlessly from your phone. Key Features - Wireless Mouse (trackpad-style) - Full Keyboard input support - Click, scroll, and zoom gestures - Supports both PC and Mac - Clean, lag-free experience Great for: - Couch browsing - Controlling media on your PC - PowerPoint or Keynote presentations - Typing from a distance - Media Remote: Manage media players like VLC, Spotify, iTunes, and more. - Works as Netflix Remote, Amazon Prime Remote, YouTube Remote. Simple Setup: Download the free companion server for PC/Mac Connect your iPhone and computer to the same Wi-Fi You're ready to control! Just smooth, wireless control. Join millions of satisfied users and revolutionise the way you interact with your computer! Terms of Use: https://vlcmobileremote.com/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: InputStickUtility at 100% against Remote App's 33%. InputStickUtility also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Remote App's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price 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. Remote App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. InputStickUtility asks for nothing beyond the download.
InputStickUtility holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of InputStickUtility's written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote App's.
InputStickUtility ships an update every 6 months, Remote App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InputStickUtility | Remote App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.0 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jakub Zawadzki | Adarsh Urs |
Customer experience
InputStickUtility
Remote App
In-app purchases
InputStickUtility
No in-app purchases
Remote App
- Unlock Full Features - Annual7 Days trial$3.991 Year
- All Features Unlocker$5.99
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