Comparison

Mouse · Keyboard vs Remote Mouse & Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

Mouse · Keyboard

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a precise trackpad and full-featured keyboard for your Mac or PC. Control your computer remotely for presentations, browsing, or messaging with a natural, intuitive interface. Enjoy seamless connectivity and privacy on your local network.

Highlights
  • Precise multi-touch trackpad gestures
  • Full-screen keyboard with shortcuts
  • Works with Mac and PC
  • Local network privacy
  • Landscape and portrait modes
  • Quick setup
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful trackpad and keyboard for your Mac or PC. Present with confidence, browse from the couch, or answer messages without reaching for your computer. Why You’ll Love Input - Feels instantly natural. Smooth, precise multi-touch tracking with scrolling, swipes, and gestures that behave just like a real trackpad. - Type comfortably anywhere. Enjoy a full-screen keyboard with text shortcuts, emoji, and function keys—perfect for long messages or quick replies. - Works with all your computers. Install the free helper on any Mac or PC and switch between devices with a single tap. - Built for privacy. Everything stays on your local network. Connections use HTTPS and require on-device approval before pairing. - Made for every moment. Landscape or portrait, light or dark mode—Input adapts beautifully to any iPhone or iPad screen. Quick Setup 1. Download the free helper for Mac or PC at rs.ltd/get 2. Make sure your devices share the same Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot 3. Open Input, select your computer, and you’re ready to go Requirements - Mac with macOS 10.10+ or PC running Windows 7 SP1+ - Latest helper app from rs.ltd/get - Shared network connection (Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot); details at rs.ltd/connect Input turns any spot—sofa, stage, or bedside—into the perfect place to control your computer with ease and precision.

About

Remote Mouse & Keyboard

Transform your smartphone or tablet into a wireless mouse and keyboard for your computer. Enjoy seamless control with touchpad gestures, customizable sensitivity, and an on-screen keyboard, all optimized for minimal battery consumption.

Highlights
  • Wireless mouse and keyboard functionality
  • Touchpad controls with gesture support
  • Customizable cursor sensitivity
  • On-screen keyboard for typing
  • Optimized for battery life
  • Quick and easy setup
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Turn your smartphone or tablet into a wireless mouse with our app! Whether you're delivering a presentation, controlling your Mac from across the room, or just want a more convenient way to interact with your device, our app is here to help! Main Features: 1. Quick and Easy Setup Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac in just a few seconds — no technical setup required. 2. Touchpad Controls Enjoy smooth and responsive touchpad functionality with gesture support. Swipe, scroll, and tap effortlessly! 3. Seamless Apple Ecosystem Integration Designed exclusively for macOS and iOS/iPadOS, ensuring stable performance and full compatibility across your Apple devices. 4. Customizable Sensitivity Adjust cursor speed and responsiveness to suit your personal preference and ensure comfortable use. 5. Built-in Keyboard Access Use the on-screen keyboard to type directly on your computer without needing to switch between devices. 6. Optimized for Battery Life Engineered to consume minimal power, allowing for extended use without draining your battery. Why Choose Our App? Intuitive design for smooth and easy navigation Regular updates that enhance functionality and stability Dedicated support team ready to assist with any questions or issues Take full control of your computer in a new and convenient way. Download our app today and discover the freedom of wireless control! A subscription is required to unlock all available features. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your device settings. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/tapmouse-app-wireless-mouse-privacy-policy/efb33a0a-47a2-49a3-8070-0d2edea513a5/privacy Terms of Use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/tapmouse-app-wireless-mouse-terms-of-use/5155156c-4a50-44c0-a594-441ceaa5ed3c/terms

Screenshots

Mouse · Keyboard3 screens
Remote Mouse & Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mouse · Keyboard and Remote Mouse & Keyboard both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Mouse · Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 50% of Remote Mouse & Keyboard's. Mouse · Keyboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 68). Remote Mouse & Keyboard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads 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. Remote Mouse & Keyboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Mouse · Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mouse · Keyboard against 4.6 for Remote Mouse & Keyboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mouse · Keyboard has 2.5K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Mouse · Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 50% of Remote Mouse & Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mouse · Keyboard ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote Mouse & Keyboard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mouse · Keyboard versus Remote Mouse & Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMouse · KeyboardRemote Mouse & Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better4.6 (68 ratings)
Positive reviews94.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better68
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDROXFERT OU

Customer experience

Mouse · Keyboard

All ratings2,460 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews933 reviews
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative4.7%

Remote Mouse & Keyboard

All ratings55 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Mouse · Keyboard

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cursor disappears or becomes unresponsive
  • Keyboard input not registering correctly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add volume and brightness controls
  • Improve scrolling and zooming gestures
  • Provide more keyboard customization options

Remote Mouse & Keyboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mouse · Keyboard

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote Mouse & Keyboard

Subscriptions2
  • TapMouse Premium (wekly trial)3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • TapMouse Premium (weekly std)$3.997 Days

Questions

Is Mouse · Keyboard free?
Mouse · Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Mouse & Keyboard free?
Remote Mouse & Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mouse · Keyboard or Remote Mouse & Keyboard?
Mouse · Keyboard is rated higher. Mouse · Keyboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Remote Mouse & Keyboard averages 4.6 from 68 ratings.
Do Mouse · Keyboard or Remote Mouse & Keyboard have ads?
Neither Mouse · Keyboard nor Remote Mouse & Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mouse · Keyboard or Remote Mouse & Keyboard?
Mouse · Keyboard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote Mouse & Keyboard every 2 days. Most recently, Mouse · Keyboard was updated on September 22, 2026 and Remote Mouse & Keyboard on September 9, 2026.

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