Comparison

Mobile Mouse Remote vs Remote KeyPad and NumPad

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

Head to head
About

Mobile Mouse Remote

Transform your phone into a wireless remote and mouse for your computer. Control your media, browse the web, or present with ease from your couch. Essential for home theater PCs and presenters.

Highlights
  • Trackpad mouse
  • Remote keyboard
  • Modifier keys
  • On-screen typing
  • Password protection
  • Multitouch gestures
Features
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Mobile Mouse instantly transforms your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch into a wireless trackpad mouse, remote control, keyboard, and MUCH more for your Mac or Windows PC. Sit back and surf the web, browse your photo library or control your media player from the comfort of your couch. Mobile Mouse works as a fully functional mutitouch trackpad mouse, as well as an AirMouse, allowing you to control your computer with the motion of your hand. The accompanying Apple Watch app includes a trackpad, application switcher, as well as media and presentation remotes, giving you complete control over your computer and advanced presentation controls all on your wrist. Mobile Mouse was the original wireless trackpad app for iOS, launched in 2009, and has been downloaded by over a million users worldwide. Features: • Wireless control over your entire computer • Multi-touch trackpad (full screen vertical and landscape modes) • Air Mouse (works with the motion of your hand) • OS X style application switcher (works just like the dock in OS X) • Automatic local network and peer-to-peer connectivity • Cloud Connect for access over the internet and cellular networks • QR Code Web Remote. Scan a QR code to control your Mac from any mobile web browser without installing an app • Album artwork and track info for current playing song for Apple Music and Spotify • Apple Watch App (Trackpad/Media/Presentation control) • Live text/image scanner. Insert live text, photos, QR/UPC codes, and documents in any application using your iPhone camera. • Photo and text Sync. Send content from your computer directly to your iOS device. Call a phone number on your computer, push an address from your computer to your Maps app. • Remote file Browser • Media Remote & Web Remote • Presentation Remote • Numeric keyboard • Programmable hotkeys • Password protection • Pressure sensitive graphic Tablet for Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchbook, Pixelmator, and more. (iPad only, requires Apple Pencil) • Control media websites such as YouTube, Pandora, Hulu, Netflix • And much, much, much, much more. Apple Watch App • Trackpad with full mouse control and scrolling • Basic Presentation mode supports next/back with any presentation software • Media remote supports play and volume controls • Apple Music & Spotify remote supports album art and track info • Application switcher lets you switch to any running app. Apps can be filtered to show all running apps, or just the ones that have remotes ** BEFORE YOU RUN THE SOFTWARE ** You will need to download the server application from: mobilemouse.com IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR QUESTION, PLEASE CHECK THE TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION ON OUR SITE, OR USE THE CONTACT FORM TO ASK FOR HELP. Privacy Policy: https://mobilemouse.com/privacy.html Terms Of Use: https://mobilemouse.com/terms.html

About

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard and number pad for your computer. Create custom layouts to control professional tools, navigate your system from a distance, and boost productivity. Setup is simple with a free helper app for Mac and Windows.

Highlights
  • Numbers block
  • Navigation block
  • Custom keypads for apps/websites
  • High interface customization
  • Wake On LAN
  • History of connected devices
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful and elegant keyboard extension with numbers and navigation pads. Create custom keypads for your professional tools to boost productivity. Move freely and control your computer from across the room. No line of sight is required - the app uses WiFi to connect to your computer. Setup is both quick and easy, just download the helper app from my website and install it on your computer and that's it. The app exists since 2016 and has been downloaded more than 300,000 times and received very positive reviews both from users and from the press. It's actively maintained and receives frequent updates with new and exciting features. MAIN FEATURES - Numbers block - Navigation block ADVANCED FEATURES - Create custom keypads to control apps and websites - High customization of the app interface - History of connected devices for quicker re-connection - Wake On LAN REQUIREMENTS - Mac with macOS 10.10 or newer - PC with Windows 7 SP1 or newer - Free helper app, available at https://cherpake.com/get - Shared network connection, WiFi or Personal Hotspot, see https://cherpake.com/connect

Screenshots

Mobile Mouse Remote4 screens
Remote KeyPad and NumPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote KeyPad and NumPad at 4.3 against Mobile Mouse Remote's 3.8. Remote KeyPad and NumPad also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (82% vs 66%). Mobile Mouse Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Mobile Mouse Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Remote KeyPad and NumPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote KeyPad and NumPad holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 265 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Mobile Mouse Remote's written reviews are positive against 82% of Remote KeyPad and NumPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 3 months, Remote KeyPad and NumPad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mobile Mouse Remote versus Remote KeyPad and NumPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Mouse RemoteRemote KeyPad and NumPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (78 ratings)4.3 (265 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings78265 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.P.A. TechRemote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

Mobile Mouse Remote

All ratings78 ratings
Positive70.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative24.4%
Written reviews451 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative23.9%

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

All ratings265 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative15.1%
Written reviews289 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative14.2%

User reviews

Mobile Mouse Remote

From 78 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 💡 Useful for controlling PC from a distance
  • 🚀 Fully functional free version
  • 👍 Works on both Mac and PC

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues and frequent disconnects
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 👎 Constant nagging to upgrade to pro version
  • 🐛 Buggy keyboard with issues like auto-capitalization
  • 👎 Unreliable performance, especially on Windows 10

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

From 265 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth connection
  • 🚀 Customizable keypad
  • 👍 Affordable price
  • 👍 Useful for spreadsheets and music apps
  • 👍 Works well on multiple devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption on phone
  • 💡 Desire for Bluetooth connectivity
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and permissions

Bugs and requests

Mobile Mouse Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes computer when connected
  • Incompatible with certain firewall and antivirus settings
  • Fails to detect or connect to computer in many cases

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bluetooth connectivity option
  • Customizable keyboard and mouse settings
  • Improved compatibility with various devices and OSes
  • Better troubleshooting and support documentation

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keypad not responding at times
  • Repeating last operation issue
  • Incompatibility with certain apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for iPad
  • Improve layout and button size options
  • Allow disabling of default keypads
  • Reduce frequency of subscription prompts

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mobile Mouse Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
4 purchases

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

Subscriptions2
  • Remote KeyPad Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Remote KeyPad Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remote Control Pro - Lifetime$1.99
  • Remote KeyPad Pro - Lifetime$4.00

Questions

Is Mobile Mouse Remote free?
Mobile Mouse Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote KeyPad and NumPad free?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse Remote or Remote KeyPad and NumPad?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad is rated higher. Mobile Mouse Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Remote KeyPad and NumPad averages 4.3 from 265 ratings.
Do Mobile Mouse Remote or Remote KeyPad and NumPad have ads?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad shows ads; Mobile Mouse Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse Remote or Remote KeyPad and NumPad?
Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Remote KeyPad and NumPad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mobile Mouse Remote was updated on September 21, 2026 and Remote KeyPad and NumPad on September 17, 2026.

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