Comparison

KDE Connect 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

KDE Connect

Seamlessly integrate your devices with features like a shared clipboard, file sharing, and remote control. Use your phone as a virtual touchpad or keyboard, and even control presentations remotely. All communication is secured with end-to-end encryption.

Highlights
  • Shared clipboard
  • File and URL sharing
  • Virtual touchpad and keyboard
  • Remote presentation control
  • Remote command execution
  • End-to-end encryption
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KDE Connect provides a set of features to integrate your workflow across devices: - Shared clipboard: copy and paste between your devices. - Share files and URLs to your computer from any app. - Virtual touchpad and keyboard: Use your phone screen as your computer's touchpad or keyboard - Remote presentation remote: control a laser pointer on the screen of your computer by moving your phone around. - Remote commands: run commands on your computer from your phone. - End-to-end TLS encryption: your information is safe. Please note you will need to install KDE Connect on your other computers/phones/tablets and keep the version up-to-date for the latest features to work. This app is part of an open source project and it exists thanks to all the people who contributed to it. Please visit the KDE Connect website to grab the source code.

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

KDE Connect4 screens
Remote Keyboard & Mouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KDE Connect at none against Remote Keyboard & Mouse's 7. KDE Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (61% vs 33%). Remote Keyboard & Mouse's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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 Keyboard & Mouse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. KDE Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Keyboard & Mouse holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KDE Connect has 279 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of KDE Connect's written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote Keyboard & Mouse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, Remote Keyboard & Mouse monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
KDE Connect versus Remote Keyboard & Mouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKDE ConnectRemote Keyboard & Mouse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (279 ratings)4.4 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings279 — better47
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKDE e.V.JIE WANG

Customer experience

KDE Connect

All ratings276 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative28.7%

Remote Keyboard & Mouse

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

Bugs and requests

KDE Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Clipboard push feature not working
  • App crashes on launch for some users
  • Incompatibility with certain device/OS combinations
  • Inability to discover/connect to devices in some cases

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for background operation
  • Improve multi-file transfer capabilities
  • Integrate with system share sheet
  • Implement two-finger scrolling and other gestures
  • Add SMS/notification sync features

Remote Keyboard & Mouse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

KDE Connect

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 KDE Connect free?
KDE Connect is free to download, 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, KDE Connect or Remote Keyboard & Mouse?
Remote Keyboard & Mouse is rated higher. KDE Connect averages 4.2 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Remote Keyboard & Mouse averages 4.4 from 47 ratings.
Do KDE Connect or Remote Keyboard & Mouse have ads?
Remote Keyboard & Mouse shows ads; KDE Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, KDE Connect or Remote Keyboard & Mouse?
KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Remote Keyboard & Mouse monthly. Most recently, KDE Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and Remote Keyboard & Mouse on October 24, 2026.

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