Comparison

Remote Mouse Pro vs The Banana Split Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

Remote Mouse Pro

Control your computer remotely using your phone or tablet. Mimics mouse, keyboard, and touchpad functions, with specialized panels for media, web browsing, and application switching. Seamlessly transfer text and images between devices.

Highlights
  • Simulated mouse, keyboard, and touchpad
  • Gyro mouse control
  • Cross-device clipboard for text and images
  • Specialized control panels (media, web, apps)
  • Remote power options (shutdown, restart)
  • Supports multiple operating systems
Features
Currently charting
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Remote Mouse™ transforms your mobile phone or tablet into an easy-to-use remote control for your computer, complete with a cross-device clipboard that enables seamless text and image transfer across platforms. It mimics the functions of a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad, and also offers various specialized control panels that enhance your control over specific operations. The small features, designed for one-handed use or intuitive operations, will delight you. Featured on CNET, Mashable, and Product Hunt, Remote Mouse is recognized as one of the most sophisticated and user-friendly computer remote apps. With over 20 million users worldwide, it's a trusted choice for effortless computer control. Whether you're watching a movie online, giving a presentation, or shutting down your computer with one click, nothing can be more convenient than having a mobile phone remote at your fingertips. Mouse • Fully simulated mouse function • Gyro mouse is a feature that allows you to move the mouse cursor with a gyro sensor • Left-handed mode Keyboard • Integrated with system and third-party keyboards, supports typing in various languages • Remotely typing by voice if the soft keyboard supports speech recognition • Supports sending various shortcuts • Displays different keypads for Mac or PC Touchpad • Simulates the Apple Magic Trackpad and supports multi-touch gestures Specialty Control Panels • Media Remote: Control videos, music, and presentations across apps and sites like YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, VLC, Spotify, and more, automatically adapting to what’s playing. • Web Remote: Supports Chrome, Firefox, and Opera • Application Switcher: quickly launch and switch between programs • Power Options: Supports remotely shutting down, sleeping, restarting, and logging off • Cross-device Clipboard: Allows for the transfer of text and images between your computer and mobile device Other Features • Use the physical volume buttons on the mobile device for remote control • Set a password for the connection • Customizable wallpaper Connection Method • Connect via IP address or QR code • Connect via history Operating Environment • Compatible with Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux • Works under Wi-Fi or Bluetooth To Get Started 1. Visit https://www.remotemouse.net on your computer and download the Remote Mouse computer server software. 2. Install and run the computer server software. 3. Connect your mobile device to the same Wi-Fi network or use Bluetooth to pair with your computer.

About

The Banana Split Keyboard

This split keyboard app for iPad offers an ergonomic and stylish touch typing experience. It features functional design, switchable word substitution, and multiple color schemes to enhance productivity.

Highlights
  • Functional ergonomic design
  • Switchable word substitution
  • 10+ Monochromatic Color Schemes
  • Designed for iPad
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Touch-typists rejoice! The Banana Split Keyboard is the split keyboard from Student Driver for iPad. The Banana Split Keyboard was built from the ground up to make ergonomic touch typing on iPad fast, functional, and stylish! Features: - Functional ergonomic design. - Switchable word substitution. - 10+ Monochromatic Color Schemes. Designed by Student Driver in New York City.

Screenshots

Remote Mouse Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Banana Split Keyboard at Free against Remote Mouse Pro's $14.99. The Banana Split Keyboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Remote Mouse Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (67% vs 30%). On ads 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

The Banana Split Keyboard is free to download; Remote Mouse Pro costs $14.99 up front. Remote Mouse Pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. The Banana Split Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Mouse Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse Pro has 4.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Remote Mouse Pro's written reviews are positive against 30% of The Banana Split Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Mouse Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, The Banana Split Keyboard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Remote Mouse Pro versus The Banana Split Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Mouse ProThe Banana Split Keyboard
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews67.2% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.7K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#41 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer耀 阮Student Driver, LLC

Customer experience

Remote Mouse Pro

All ratings4,726 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,722 reviews
Positive67.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative24.9%

The Banana Split Keyboard

Written reviews40 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Remote Mouse Pro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cursor jumps and lags
  • Media controls not working
  • Keyboard not functioning properly
  • Frequent disconnections
  • App crashing on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add mute button
  • Allow reordering of quick launch apps
  • Improve right-click functionality on Arabic version
  • Implement full keyboard support
  • Add dark mode option

The Banana Split Keyboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Remote Mouse Pro

One-time5
  • Customize Wallpaper$1.99
  • Media Remote Panel$1.99
  • Remote Image Viewer$1.99
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  • Unlock Spotify Pad$1.99
  • Unlock Web Remote$1.99
None

The Banana Split Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Mouse Pro free?
Remote Mouse Pro costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is The Banana Split Keyboard free?
The Banana Split Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Mouse Pro or The Banana Split Keyboard?
Remote Mouse Pro is rated higher. Remote Mouse Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while The Banana Split Keyboard averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remote Mouse Pro or The Banana Split Keyboard have ads?
Neither Remote Mouse Pro nor The Banana Split Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse Pro or The Banana Split Keyboard?
Remote Mouse Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Banana Split Keyboard weekly. Most recently, Remote Mouse Pro was updated on October 27, 2026 and The Banana Split Keyboard on October 21, 2026.

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