iRat vs Remote App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRat
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Transform your iPhone into a Smartpad/Mouse and control your Mac with your iPhone. Interface your iPhone as a trackpad for your Mac with basic and advanced features: Left/Right mouse click, scrolling up/down, drag/drop, resizing finger pinch, Command control, Tab, Loads of Features 1. Synch via "USB" 2. Choose to utilize Smartpad in "landscape or vertical" mode 3. Multiple background screen colors 4. Finger tracker option Download Instructions (2-Step) Step1. App Store download "iRat-Smartpad" to iPhone Step2. App Store download "iRat-Server" to MacBook Synch Instructions 1. Open App on Mac and Open App on iPhone 2. iPhone Choose settings "USB" click done
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 price: Remote App at Free against iRat's $11.99. Remote App also leads on device support (4 vs 2). iRat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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
Remote App is free to download; iRat costs $11.99 up front. Remote App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. iRat asks for nothing beyond the download.
iRat ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote App every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | iRat | Remote App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.4 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sunya Garvin | Adarsh Urs |
In-app purchases
iRat
No in-app purchases
Remote App
- Unlock Full Features - Annual7 Days trial$3.991 Year
- All Features Unlocker$5.99
