Comparison

Rowmote vs Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

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

Head to head
About

Rowmote

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
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Rowmote lets you seamlessly control audio, video, and presentation applications on your Mac from your iOS device. You love the remote control which came with your Mac - so simple yet elegant, with easy control of Front Row, iTunes, Quicktime, DVD Player, Keynote, and more. Or, your Mac didn’t come with a remote control or doesn’t even have an infrared port. Buying a remote control, from Apple or a third party, would carry a significant cost! You carry your iPhone or iPod Touch wherever you go... so why should you carry a second device just to control your computer? Furthermore, why should you need line-of-sight to do so? Enter Rowmote! Rowmote is like your Mac’s remote control, but over the wireless network and even better! By tapping the Apps button, you get bonus abilities, switching between controlled programs, toggling the iTunes Visualizer, and more. Rowmote will even wake sleeping Macs. FEATURES - Control your Mac over a wireless network. No line of sight necessary. - Functions just like the hardware Apple Remote Control in: • Adobe Lightroom • Airfoil Video • Amarra • Aperture • BBC iPlayer • Beamer • Boxee • Decibel • DVD Player • Ecoute • eyeTV 3.x • Firefox • Front Row • Hulu Desktop • iPhoto • iTunes • Keynote ‘08 & later • kJams Pro • Kodi • Last.fm • Logic • Microsoft Powerpoint ‘04 & later • mPlayer • Movist • OpenOffice Impress • Preview • PandoraBoy • PandoraJam • PandoraOne Desktop • Photos • Plex, Plex Home Theater, & Plex Media Player • Quicktime • Rdio • Safari • Skim • Songbird • Spotify • Squire • The Tube • VLC • xbmc (Xbox Media Center) - SWITCH: Access your Mac’s Dock, launching & switch between all controllable applications on the Mac, toggle the iTunes visualizer, and more. Order & display customizable. - Click-and-hold works just like on the physical remote in applications; for example, holding the right button fast-forwards, while a single click is ‘next’. This is a feature no other iPhone remote control I know of does properly! - Sleep on demand; wake the Mac automatically - Pause the music or video automatically when you answer a call on your iPhone - Proximity sensor support to automatically turn the screen off if the device is face-down - Secure authentication - Optional dark interface - Connect via WiFi or Bluetooth (Bluetooth requires Personal Hotspot Bluetooth tethering) REQUIREMENTS • Mac OS X 10.4.0 or later. • Mac: The free Rowmote Helper program must be running on the Mac to be controlled. Download at www.rowmote.com. Some features require later versions of Mac OS X. Rowmote is a steal! Couple it with Apple’s free Remote app to turn your iPhone or iPod Touch into the ultimate controller for home stereo, mobile presentation, or casual video viewing. The artwork of Rowmote was designed by Rik Schennink.

About

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

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. Automate tasks, launch apps, and manage your digital world with ease.

Highlights
  • Universal remote for Apple TV, Mac, Windows, iPad
  • Wireless mouse and keyboard functionality
  • Live screen view for remote computer interaction
  • Customizable control panels and shortcuts
  • Siri Shortcuts and timer automation
  • Secure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections
Features
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Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Control more from one app - now on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Remote, Mouse & Keyboard turns your Apple devices into a simple, powerful remote for TVs, streaming devices, Apple TV, Mac, Windows PC, and iPad. Use it from the couch, at your desk, during a presentation, or anywhere you want faster control. TV and Streaming Remote Use your iPhone, iPad, or Mac as a remote for supported TVs, streamers, and Apple TV. Works with Apple TV plus supported Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Hisense, and Vizio devices. Android TV and Google TV examples include Sony, TCL, Philips, and Xiaomi - just a few of the brands that use the platform. - Navigate with a smooth touchpad - Control volume, playback, and media - Type searches and passwords with the keyboard - Launch Apple TV apps quickly - Keep one remote ready across your devices Older Apple TV models such as Gen 1-3 require one-time PIN entry using a physical remote. Mac and PC Control Control your computer over Wi-Fi with a remote, mouse, keyboard, and custom panels built for the apps you use. - Use your device as a wireless mouse and keyboard - Adjust volume, playback, and tracks - View your computer screen live - Take screenshots remotely - Launch or quit apps, open menus, and run shortcuts - Create custom panels and automation scripts - Schedule actions with timers Requires the free helper app for Mac or Windows: https://rs.ltd/get iPad Control Use your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to control another iPad over Bluetooth. - Type, navigate, and control playback - Adjust volume and media - Keep a second device useful in creative, work, or entertainment setups Why You'll Love It - One app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Remote control for TVs, streamers, Apple TV, Mac, PC, and iPad - Touchpad, keyboard, media controls, shortcuts, and automation - Custom control panels for apps, websites, and workflows - Secure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections System Requirements - iPhone, iPad, or Mac - Supported Apple TV, Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Hisense, and Vizio devices - Android TV and Google TV devices, including examples from Sony, TCL, Philips, Xiaomi, and more - Apple TV: all models supported - Mac: macOS 10.13 or later with helper app - Windows: Windows 7 or later with helper app - iPad control: Bluetooth connection Privacy Policy: https://rs.ltd/privacy Terms of Use: https://rs.ltd/terms Take Control One app. All your screens. Ready on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Screenshots

Rowmote4 screens
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rowmote at $0.99 against Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's $39.99. Rowmote also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.0). Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

Rowmote costs $0.99 and Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro $39.99 up front. Rowmote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro has 5.4K ratings behind it against 86, 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 92% of Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rowmote ships an update every 6 weeks, Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Rowmote versus Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowmoteRemote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro
Price$0.99 — better$39.99
Rating2.9 (86 ratings)4.7 (5.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews92.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings865.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvan SchoenbergRemote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

Rowmote

All ratings87 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative49.4%
Written reviews897 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative29.5%

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

All ratings5,423 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews589 reviews
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.9%

User reviews

Rowmote

From 86 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

From 5.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works great
  • 🚀 Fantastic
  • 🔒 Reliable
  • 💡 Highly customizable
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 👎 Confusing interface

Bugs and requests

Rowmote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Crashes on startup
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Incompatibility with newer OS versions

Requested features

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

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezes on startup
  • Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
  • Mouse pointer gets stuck

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Linux/Unix
  • Improve touch screen control
  • Integrate with more third-party apps
  • Enhance remote desktop functionality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rowmote

One-time1
  • Rowmote Pro Upgrade$3.99
None

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rowmote free?
Rowmote costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro free?
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rowmote or Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro?
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro is rated higher. Rowmote averages 2.9 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro averages 4.7 from 5.4K ratings.
Do Rowmote or Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro have ads?
Neither Rowmote nor Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rowmote or Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro?
Rowmote ships an update every 6 weeks, and Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Rowmote was updated on October 29, 2026 and Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro on October 29, 2026.

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