Comparison

Remote Keyboard vs MuteTimer

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

Head to head
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.

About

MuteTimer

This minimalist focus timer helps you achieve deep work by muting digital distractions. It offers customizable focus cycles, ambient sounds for immersion, and personalized themes. Track your progress seamlessly even when the app is in the background.

Highlights
  • Customizable focus and rest cycles
  • 8 high-quality ambient sounds
  • 12 color themes with dynamic icon changes
  • StandBy and Dynamic Island support
  • 100% offline functionality
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Step away from digital distractions and build your perfect flow state. MuteTimer is a minimalist focus timer designed to help you mute the noise and dive into deep work. [Key Features] • Optimal Focus Cycles: Easily adjust your sessions for 50-minute deep work and 10-minute rests with a simple tap. • Seamless White Noise: Stay immersed with 8 high-quality ambient sounds, including rain, bonfire, ocean, and wind. • 12 Color Themes: Personalize your timer. Your home screen app icon automatically changes to match your selected theme! • StandBy & Dynamic Island: Keep track of your remaining time effortlessly, even when the app is in the background or charging. • 100% Offline: No internet connection or sign-up required. Your focus data stays safely on your device.

Screenshots

Remote Keyboard3 screens
MuteTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Keyboard at none against MuteTimer's 1. Remote Keyboard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). MuteTimer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, update cadence 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. MuteTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Keyboard ships an update fortnightly, MuteTimer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote Keyboard versus MuteTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote KeyboardMuteTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (89 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings89 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer峰 朱SEUNGHYUN LEE

Customer experience

Remote Keyboard

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

MuteTimer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Remote Keyboard

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MuteTimer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Remote Keyboard free?
Remote Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MuteTimer free?
MuteTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Keyboard or MuteTimer have ads?
MuteTimer shows ads; Remote Keyboard does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Keyboard or MuteTimer?
Remote Keyboard ships an update fortnightly, and MuteTimer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote Keyboard was updated on October 17, 2026 and MuteTimer on October 15, 2026.

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