Comparison

Rowmote Pro for Mac 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 Pro for Mac

Control your Mac wirelessly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Offers a multitouch trackpad, full keyboard support, and seamless control of numerous Mac applications. Ideal for media centers and presentations.

Highlights
  • Wireless Mac control
  • Multitouch trackpad
  • Full keyboard support
  • App launching and switching
  • Sleep and wake functionality
  • Secure authentication
Features
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Rowmote Pro is the ultimate wireless remote, trackpad, and keyboard for Mac. A gorgeous universal app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, with everything from a multitouch trackpad to full extended keyboard support, and with no-configuration control of dozens of the best Mac applications, it is a must-have for any home media center or presentation! * Rated "Excellent" and one of just 400 apps featured in the WIRED App Guide 2011 * 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. The Apple Remote would cost a significant amount. Add ANOTHER hit to your wallet for a wireless control like a keyboard, mouse, or the Apple Magic Trackpad! You carry your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad 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 Pro! Rowmote Pro is like your Mac’s remote control, but over the wireless network and even better! Trackpad and keyboard give you complete control over your computer, and you can control, launch, and quit apps, toggle the Music Visualizer, and more without ever having to squint at your screen. Rowmote is Mac-like from the ground up. FEATURES - Control your Mac completely over a wireless network. No line of sight necessary. - Works 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 • Music • 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) PRO CONTROL: A single tap switches to the keyboard & trackpad mode. - True multitouch: Scroll with two fingers, right click, drag, pinch to zoom, and swipe with 3 or 4 fingers. - Tap anywhere or use the virtual button - Keyboard includes extended characters, modifier keys, function keys, numeric pad, brightness control, and more - Multiple monitor support - SWITCH: Access your Mac’s Dock; launch & switch between all controllable applications on the Mac; toggle the iTunes visualizer; and more. - Sleep & wake as needed - 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 - Connect via WiFi or Bluetooth (Bluetooth requires Personal Hotspot Bluetooth tethering) REQUIREMENTS • The free Rowmote Helper program must be running on the Mac. Download at www.rowmote.com. • Apple TV: 1st gen/2nd gen only may see www.rowmote.com/atv for potential compatibility. Rowmote Pro is the only app you need to control your computer. 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. Artwork of Rowmote Pro is 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

Rowmote Pro for Mac4 screens
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rowmote Pro for Mac at $4.99 against Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's $39.99. Rowmote Pro for Mac also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.0). Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On ads and in-app purchases 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 Pro for Mac costs $4.99 and Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro has 5.4K ratings behind it against 106, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Rowmote Pro for Mac's written reviews are positive against 92% of Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rowmote Pro for Mac ships an update every 2 months, Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Rowmote Pro for Mac versus Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowmote Pro for MacRemote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro
Price$4.99 — better$39.99
Rating4.2 (106 ratings)4.7 (5.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews92.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1065.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — 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 Pro for Mac

All ratings107 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral9.3%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews945 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative17.2%

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 Pro for Mac

From 106 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as advertised
  • 🚀 Seamless control of Mac
  • 💡 Versatile remote control
  • 🤖 Excellent customer support
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 🐛 Buggy performance
  • 🤷‍♂️ Outdated interface
  • 🤷‍♂️ Limited functionality

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 Pro for Mac

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent connection
  • Keyboard input issues
  • Freezing/crashing on certain apps
  • Compatibility problems with macOS updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • Improved compatibility with newer devices
  • Expanded app integrations
  • Right-click functionality
  • Ability to wake/sleep computer remotely

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

None

Rowmote Pro for Mac

No in-app purchases

None

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rowmote Pro for Mac free?
Rowmote Pro for Mac costs $4.99, with no 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 Pro for Mac or Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro?
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro is rated higher. Rowmote Pro for Mac averages 4.2 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro averages 4.7 from 5.4K ratings.
Do Rowmote Pro for Mac or Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro have ads?
Neither Rowmote Pro for Mac nor Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rowmote Pro for Mac or Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro?
Rowmote Pro for Mac ships an update every 2 months, and Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Rowmote Pro for Mac was updated on October 31, 2026 and Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro on November 1, 2026.

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