# Rowmote vs Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Rowmote | Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $39.99 |
| Rating | [2.9 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowmote/id300265786/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse-and-keyboard-pro/id884153085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **5.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **92.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 143 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 & Keyboard Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse-and-keyboard-pro/id884153085)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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