Comparison

Connect My Computer vs Mouse · Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

Connect My Computer

Access and control your Mac computers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Offers advanced features like trackpad control, modifier keypads, and international keyboard support for seamless remote management.

Highlights
  • Remote Mac control from iOS
  • Trackpad mouse cursor control
  • Modifier keypads (Shift, Ctrl, Alt)
  • Functional keyboard shortcuts
  • Virtual mouse buttons
  • International keyboard support
  • Mac OS X login
Features
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Connect to your Mac computers from iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch at anytime! Great functionalities and It's FREE! Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone XS Max! Compared with this free version, the Pro version has more features: - Multiple connections - Trackpad to move mouse cursor (also support click) and do mouse wheel scroll - Mouse right click, hover and mouse drag - Modifier keypad including Shift, Ctrl and Alt which enables you to press almost any key combinations. - A cool functional keyboard: Cut, copy & paste and other shortcuts keypad, including HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, Arrow keys, etc. - Virtual left button and right mouse button - Easy dragging and resizing using virtual mousepad - Support video output (need iPad or iOS4 and output connector) Features: - Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone - Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone 4/4S - Take advantage of iPad's big screen - Portrait and landscape mode - Support various resolutions and colors - Tap to do click, double tap to double click, and all easy to use features - Pinch to zoom in and out. Choose the zoom scale you like - International keyboard support for many languages, including French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese etc. - Mac OS X Login - Easy to use design Supported Platform: - Mac OS X Mountain Lion - Mac OS X Lion - Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Mac OS X Leopard - Mac OS X Tiger - Windows with VNC server installed Note: This is also a full VNC client. Thus you can also use it to connect to Windows with VNC server installed. Brief install instructions (Use it if you do not need step-by-step instructions): How to configure my Mac? - Mac OS Tiger: http://www.macminicolo.net/Mac_VNC_tutor.html - Leopard or Snow Leopard: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-10329122-263.html For detailed setup instructions and more information, see http://www.hanajobs.com/mobile/forums/show/13.page Send your comments/suggestions to hanamobiles@gmail.com or visit our website.

About

Mouse · Keyboard

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a precise trackpad and full-featured keyboard for your Mac or PC. Control your computer remotely for presentations, browsing, or messaging with a natural, intuitive interface. Enjoy seamless connectivity and privacy on your local network.

Highlights
  • Precise multi-touch trackpad gestures
  • Full-screen keyboard with shortcuts
  • Works with Mac and PC
  • Local network privacy
  • Landscape and portrait modes
  • Quick setup
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful trackpad and keyboard for your Mac or PC. Present with confidence, browse from the couch, or answer messages without reaching for your computer. Why You’ll Love Input - Feels instantly natural. Smooth, precise multi-touch tracking with scrolling, swipes, and gestures that behave just like a real trackpad. - Type comfortably anywhere. Enjoy a full-screen keyboard with text shortcuts, emoji, and function keys—perfect for long messages or quick replies. - Works with all your computers. Install the free helper on any Mac or PC and switch between devices with a single tap. - Built for privacy. Everything stays on your local network. Connections use HTTPS and require on-device approval before pairing. - Made for every moment. Landscape or portrait, light or dark mode—Input adapts beautifully to any iPhone or iPad screen. Quick Setup 1. Download the free helper for Mac or PC at rs.ltd/get 2. Make sure your devices share the same Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot 3. Open Input, select your computer, and you’re ready to go Requirements - Mac with macOS 10.10+ or PC running Windows 7 SP1+ - Latest helper app from rs.ltd/get - Shared network connection (Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot); details at rs.ltd/connect Input turns any spot—sofa, stage, or bedside—into the perfect place to control your computer with ease and precision.

Screenshots

Connect My Computer4 screens
Mouse · Keyboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mouse · Keyboard at 4.7 against Connect My Computer's 3.5. Mouse · Keyboard also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 56%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Connect My Computer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Connect My Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mouse · Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mouse · Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mouse · Keyboard has 2.5K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Connect My Computer's written reviews are positive against 94% of Mouse · Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, Mouse · Keyboard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Connect My Computer versus Mouse · Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect My ComputerMouse · Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (98 ratings)4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews94.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings982.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana MobileRemote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

Connect My Computer

All ratings98 ratings
Positive61.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews735 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative32.7%

Mouse · Keyboard

All ratings2,460 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews933 reviews
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative4.7%

User reviews

Connect My Computer

From 98 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 💡 Useful for remote control and monitoring

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
  • 🔍 Confusing setup instructions
  • 💸 Paywall for full functionality
  • 🖱️ Lacking advanced mouse/keyboard controls

Mouse · Keyboard

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Responsive and fast
  • 💡 Useful remote control features
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 🎨 Clean and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional lag or connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Drains device battery faster
  • 📚 Unclear instructions or documentation

Bugs and requests

Connect My Computer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatibility with newer OS versions
  • Authentication failures with complex passwords
  • Frequent crashes, especially on multi-monitor setups

Requested features

4 requests
  • Remote wake/sleep functionality
  • Integrated file transfer
  • Improved multi-monitor support
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts

Mouse · Keyboard

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cursor disappears or becomes unresponsive
  • Keyboard input not registering correctly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add volume and brightness controls
  • Improve scrolling and zooming gestures
  • Provide more keyboard customization options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Connect My Computer

One-time1
  • Connect My Mac Pro$4.99
None

Mouse · Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connect My Computer free?
Connect My Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mouse · Keyboard free?
Mouse · Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Connect My Computer or Mouse · Keyboard?
Mouse · Keyboard is rated higher. Connect My Computer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Mouse · Keyboard averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Connect My Computer or Mouse · Keyboard have ads?
Neither Connect My Computer nor Mouse · Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect My Computer or Mouse · Keyboard?
Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, and Mouse · Keyboard every 3 weeks. Most recently, Connect My Computer was updated on September 20, 2026 and Mouse · Keyboard on September 22, 2026.

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