# Split Flap vs Remote Buddy Mobile 2

The clearest difference is price: Remote Buddy Mobile 2 at Free against Split Flap's $0.99. Remote Buddy Mobile 2 also leads on ratings volume (34 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 26.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Remote Buddy Mobile 2 is free to download; Split Flap costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Split Flap against 4.6 for Remote Buddy Mobile 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Buddy Mobile 2 has 34 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Split Flap ships an update every 17 months, Remote Buddy Mobile 2 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Flap | Remote Buddy Mobile 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-flap/id1498259010/reviews)** | [4.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-buddy-mobile-2/id1507969631/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 12 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zac Gorak](https://appshunter.io/developer/916419489) | [IOSPIRIT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/402713475) |

## What reviewers say

### Split Flap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-flap/id1498259010)

This utility app displays the time with an elegant split-flap design. It offers customizable themes, supports various time formats, and includes optional sound and seconds display.

**Highlights:** Split-flap time display, Customizable themes, 24-hour and 12-hour formats, Optional seconds display, Sound options, Open source

**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 Split Flap free?

Split Flap costs $0.99, 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, Split Flap or Remote Buddy Mobile 2?

Split Flap is rated higher. Split Flap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Remote Buddy Mobile 2 averages 4.6 from 34 ratings.

### Do Split Flap or Remote Buddy Mobile 2 have ads?

Neither Split Flap nor Remote Buddy Mobile 2 shows ads.

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

Split Flap ships an update every 17 months, and Remote Buddy Mobile 2 every 12 months. Most recently, Split Flap was updated on October 1, 2026 and Remote Buddy Mobile 2 on October 7, 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.*