Comparison

Mouse · Keyboard vs Firstgate ELD 3.0

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

Firstgate ELD 3.0

Features
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FIRSTGATE ELD is a modern and easy-to-use Electronic Logging Device solution designed to help commercial drivers and fleets stay compliant with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. Built for performance and simplicity, the app offers real-time log updates, automatic duty status changes, and clear visibility into driving time, rest breaks, and safety-critical events. Drivers can easily view, certify, and share their logs, while fleet managers gain access to accurate operational data that supports better decision-making. With a clean interface and reliable Bluetooth connectivity to compatible ELD hardware, FIRSTGATE ELD minimizes paperwork and reduces errors by automating log collection. The app works both online and offline, ensuring that drivers can continue their day without interruption. Designed for small and large fleets alike, FIRSTGATE ELD streamlines compliance tasks and supports safer, more efficient operations.

Screenshots

Mouse · Keyboard3 screens
Firstgate ELD 3.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mouse · Keyboard at every 3 weeks against Firstgate ELD 3.0's every 6 months. Firstgate ELD 3.0's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mouse · Keyboard ships an update every 3 weeks, Firstgate ELD 3.0 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mouse · Keyboard versus Firstgate ELD 3.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMouse · KeyboardFirstgate ELD 3.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDFIRSTGATES LLC

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

Firstgate ELD 3.0

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mouse · Keyboard

No in-app purchases

None

Firstgate ELD 3.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mouse · Keyboard free?
Mouse · Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Firstgate ELD 3.0 free?
Firstgate ELD 3.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mouse · Keyboard or Firstgate ELD 3.0 have ads?
Neither Mouse · Keyboard nor Firstgate ELD 3.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mouse · Keyboard or Firstgate ELD 3.0?
Mouse · Keyboard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Firstgate ELD 3.0 every 6 months. Most recently, Mouse · Keyboard was updated on October 12, 2026 and Firstgate ELD 3.0 on September 30, 2026.

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