# Rowmote vs Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

The clearest difference is price: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard at Free against Rowmote's $0.99. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Rowmote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.0). On in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is free to download; Rowmote costs $0.99 up front. Rowmote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote, Mouse and Keyboard sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard has 14K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Rowmote's written reviews are positive against 79% of Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's.

Rowmote ships an update every 6 weeks, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rowmote | Remote, Mouse and Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowmote/id300265786/reviews) | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse-and-keyboard/id629019487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evan Schoenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/289039917) | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) |

## What reviewers say

### Rowmote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowmote/id300265786)

Control audio, video, and presentation applications on your Mac from your iOS device wirelessly. Seamlessly switch between apps, manage playback, and even wake your Mac remotely. It offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative to physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Wireless Mac control, App switching and launching, Media playback control, Wake sleeping Macs, Secure authentication, Proximity sensor support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rowmote Pro Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Responsive
- 👍 Great for media control
- 👍 Useful for presentations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🔒 Requires additional software
- 🔒 Doesn't work with Apple TV

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections
- Crashes on startup
- Unresponsive controls
- Incompatibility with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- Keyboard support
- Improved mouse/trackpad functionality
- Sleep/power controls
- Support for more apps and devices


### Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse-and-keyboard/id629019487)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote, wireless mouse, and keyboard. Control Apple TV, Mac, Windows PCs, and other iPads seamlessly over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for streaming, work, or presentations.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Wireless mouse and keyboard, Apple TV, Mac, Windows, iPad control, Customizable control panels, Live screen view, Siri Shortcuts integration, Automation scripts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Control Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Mouse Pro - 12 month | $9.99 | per year |
| Remote Mouse Pro - 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Remote Control Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Remote Mouse Pro - forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remote Mouse Pro - forever | $19.99 | one-time |
| Remote Mouse Pro - lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 💡 Versatile remote control features
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 🎨 Customizable interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
- 🔍 Difficult to find free version
- 🤖 Intrusive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working as expected
- Remote controls not responding consistently
- Screen mirroring freezes or lags

**Requested features**

- Add support for more devices and platforms
- Improve screen mirroring quality and responsiveness
- Provide more customization options for the remote interface
- Implement a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rowmote free?

Rowmote costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Remote, Mouse and Keyboard free?

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rowmote or Remote, Mouse and Keyboard?

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is rated higher. Rowmote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Remote, Mouse and Keyboard averages 4.5 from 14K ratings.

### Do Rowmote or Remote, Mouse and Keyboard have ads?

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard shows ads; Rowmote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rowmote or Remote, Mouse and Keyboard?

Rowmote ships an update every 6 weeks, and Remote, Mouse and Keyboard every 4 days. Most recently, Rowmote was updated on September 26, 2026 and Remote, Mouse and Keyboard on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*