Comparison

Mouse · Keyboard vs Remote Keyboard & Mouse

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 Keyboard & Mouse

Transform your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and mouse for your computer or LG TV. Effortlessly control media, give presentations, and boost productivity with a secure, instant connection over Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Wireless keyboard input
  • Touchpad mouse control
  • Dedicated numeric keypad
  • Instant Wi-Fi connection
  • Secure data transmission
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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Remote Keyboard – Control Your Computer & LG TV from iPhone Remote Keyboard turns your iPhone into a wireless keyboard, mouse, trackpad, numeric keypad, media controller, and LG TV remote. Whether you’re presenting, watching movies, entering data, or controlling your computer from the couch, Remote Keyboard gives you flexible control right from your phone. Pair your iPhone with the companion desktop app for Mac or Windows, connect over Wi‑Fi or QR code, and start typing, clicking, scrolling, dragging, and controlling media instantly. Key Features • Wireless Keyboard – Type on your Mac or Windows PC using full keyboard, native keyboard, and platform-specific layouts. • Touchpad-Style Mouse Control – Move the cursor, tap to click, right-click, scroll, and drag with intuitive trackpad gestures. • Numeric Keypad Support – Enter numbers quickly with dedicated Mac and Windows number pad layouts, ideal for spreadsheets, finance, and data entry. • Media Controls – Control playback, volume, arrow keys, and media shortcuts from your phone. • LG WebOS TV Remote – Navigate your TV, adjust volume, change channels, control playback, and access supported TV shortcuts. • Custom Keyboards – Create your own keyboard layouts with shortcuts, text input, trackpad actions, and delays. • Quick Keyboard Switching – Save favorite keyboards and swipe between layouts quickly. • Flexible Connection Options – Connect over local Wi‑Fi, scan a QR code from the desktop app, or use Premium remote connection when supported. • Works Across Platforms – Control macOS, Windows, and LG WebOS devices from one app. Use It For • Home Theater Control – Control your Mac or PC as a smart TV from the couch. • Presentations – Advance slides, control the cursor, and type notes during meetings. • Productivity Anywhere – Work from across the room or from a standing desk without extra hardware. • Efficient Number Input – Speed up Excel, accounting, and data-entry workflows with a dedicated numeric keypad. • Media Playback – Adjust volume, pause, play, skip tracks, and browse comfortably. • Accessible Remote Control – Helpful for users who prefer touchscreen input or need flexible assistive control options. Requires the companion Remote Keyboard Desktop app for Mac/Windows computer control. In-App Purchase Terms • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at purchase. • Auto-renewable subscriptions will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. See https://remotecontrolio.web.app/eula.html for more details.

Screenshots

Mouse · Keyboard3 screens
Remote Keyboard & Mouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mouse · Keyboard at 94% against Remote Keyboard & Mouse's 33%. Mouse · Keyboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Remote Keyboard & Mouse's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On 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

Remote Keyboard & Mouse is free to download; Mouse · Keyboard costs $7.99 up front. Remote Keyboard & Mouse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Mouse · Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mouse · Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mouse · Keyboard has 2.5K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Mouse · Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote Keyboard & Mouse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mouse · Keyboard ships an update fortnightly, Remote Keyboard & Mouse monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Mouse · Keyboard versus Remote Keyboard & Mouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMouse · KeyboardRemote Keyboard & Mouse
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better4.4 (47 ratings)
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better47
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#92 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDJIE WANG

Customer experience

Mouse · Keyboard

All ratings2,478 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews943 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative4.7%

Remote Keyboard & Mouse

All ratings45 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

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 Keyboard & Mouse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mouse · Keyboard

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Remote Keyboard & Mouse

Subscriptions1
  • Remote Keyboard Premium$1.991 Month
One-time6
  • Desktop Keyboard Pro$3.99
  • Numeric Keypad Pro$3.99
  • Full Keyobard Pro$3.99
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  • Native Keyboard Pro$3.99
  • TV KeyboardsPro$4.99
  • All Keyboards Pro$12.99

Questions

Is Mouse · Keyboard free?
Mouse · Keyboard costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Keyboard & Mouse free?
Remote Keyboard & Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mouse · Keyboard or Remote Keyboard & Mouse?
Mouse · Keyboard is rated higher. Mouse · Keyboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Remote Keyboard & Mouse averages 4.4 from 47 ratings.
Do Mouse · Keyboard or Remote Keyboard & Mouse have ads?
Remote Keyboard & Mouse shows ads; Mouse · Keyboard does not.
Which is updated more often, Mouse · Keyboard or Remote Keyboard & Mouse?
Mouse · Keyboard ships an update fortnightly, and Remote Keyboard & Mouse monthly. Most recently, Mouse · Keyboard was updated on October 27, 2026 and Remote Keyboard & Mouse on October 24, 2026.

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