Comparison

微信输入法 vs Remote

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

Head to head
About

微信输入法

A sleek and efficient typing application with smart spelling corrections, emoji suggestions, various input modes including voice-to-text, and quick input tools like commonly used phrases and spell check to enhance typing speed and accuracy. Check it out for faster and more precise typing!

Features
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【问 AI 支持 DeepSeek/Hunyuan 深度回答】 支持在输入过程中随时获取和分享 AI 回答,生活百科、文案助手、深度回答随手可得。 【拼写 Plus 模式】 拥有问 AI、表情推荐、定制表情等功能,在聊天交流中,可以更便捷的分享你想表达的内容或表情。 【多种输入模式】 支持6种键盘输入模式和语音转文字功能,可以满足你的个性化输入需求,不用长按即可快捷语音转文字。 【快捷输入工具】 常用语、剪贴板、手写找字、拼写检查等功能,常用语快捷发送,让你的输入更快、更准。 隐私政策: https://wetype.weixin.qq.com/web/privacy?platform=ios

About

Remote

Features
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Universal Remote Control: One Phone to Manage Your Whole Smart Home The smartphone has evolved into a versatile control hub, redefining the smart living experience with four core advantages to simplify complex operations Multiple brands covered, goodbye to the hassle of multiple remotes The universal remote control supports numerous domestic and international home appliance brands, seamlessly adapting to common devices such as TVs, air conditioners, and set-top boxes, as well as projectors and smart devices No need to memorize the operation logic of different remote controls. Simply input the brand or model keyword for one-click search, and you'll quickly match a precise remote control solution, truly achieving "one device in hand, control the entire house." Exceptional compatibility, capable of controlling even niche devices The "Universal Remote Control" boasts a powerful infrared code library, offering comprehensive compatibility and support for vintage appliances and niche brands. Currently, it supports over a dozen infrared protocols, including NEC and RC5 No need to purchase a dedicated controller separately. Whether it's an old device used at home for years or professional appliances in the office, all can be easily integrated into a mobile control system, with a compatibility rate exceeding 80% Supports two modes: WiFi and infrared connection WiFi Mode: The target device must support WiFi control and be connected to the same WiFi network as the current operating device. Select the corresponding brand, then scan and pair to enable usage Infrared Mode: The infrared mode requires an additional infrared emitter to be connected to a mobile phone or tablet. Upon successful connection, the "Universal Remote Control" will automatically recognize and match the infrared device. Select the corresponding brand and infrared code (optional) to control the connected electrical appliance Custom scene interconnection, one-click activation for a convenient life The "Universal Remote" supports the remote scene saving function, allowing users to create usage scenarios for the remote. No reconfiguration is needed upon subsequent use, enabling direct operation Auto-renewal subscription terms: The subscription service is an auto-renewing membership with an optional cycle: continuous monthly billing. Upon confirmation of purchase, the payment will be deducted from your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew, and iTunes will charge your account 24 hours before the current subscription expires. Once the payment is successfully processed, your membership period will be extended accordingly. To cancel auto-renewal, please turn off auto-renewal in your subscription settings under Apple ID Settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DTWNmb2pmbXZzVHFN User Agreement: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DTWRZV0NCRHpmZlZk Technical Support: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DTXlWZ3lQdGNwQUZK

Screenshots

微信输入法4 screens
Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 微信输入法 at none against Remote's 2. 微信输入法 also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. 微信输入法 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

微信输入法 ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
微信输入法 versus Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter微信输入法Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (786 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings786 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size441 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited宿州指尖网络科技有限公司

Bugs and requests

微信输入法

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unreliable language switching
  • Unexpected crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect word predictions and auto-corrections

Requested features

5 requests
  • Clipboard function
  • Customizable keyboard layout
  • Improved English input and autocorrect
  • Seamless cross-device sync
  • Simplified Chinese-Traditional Chinese conversion

Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

微信输入法

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Auto-Renewal$4.491 Month
  • Weekly Auto-Renewal3 Days trial$4.997 Days

Questions

Is 微信输入法 free?
微信输入法 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote free?
Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 微信输入法 or Remote have ads?
Remote shows ads; 微信输入法 does not.
Which is updated more often, 微信输入法 or Remote?
微信输入法 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote fortnightly. Most recently, 微信输入法 was updated on November 12, 2026 and Remote on October 31, 2026.

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