Comparison

Remote Mouse 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

Remote Mouse

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

Highlights
  • Simulated mouse and touchpad
  • Wireless keyboard input
  • Cross-device clipboard
  • Media and web remote panels
  • Application switcher
  • Power options control
  • Gyro mouse functionality
Features
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Remote Mouse™ turns your mobile device into a powerful remote control app for your PC or Mac. Use your phone or tablet as a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad — complete with multi-touch gestures and media controls. Whether you're watching movies, controlling a presentation, or browsing the web from your couch, Remote Mouse™ offers an effortless way to control your computer remotely. With over 20 million users and featured by CNET, Mashable, and Product Hunt, Remote Mouse™ offers one of the most elegant solutions to computer control from mobile. What you can do: Mouse • Control the cursor like a real PC mouse • Move using your phone’s gyroscope (Gyro Mouse) • Left-handed mode support Keyboard • Type remotely in any language • Use voice input (if supported by your soft keyboard) • Send system and app shortcuts • Adaptive layouts for Mac or PC • Use your phone as a remote keyboard for your computer Touchpad • Simulates Apple Magic Trackpad • Supports multi-touch gestures • Ideal wireless touchpad app for remote navigation Specialty Panels • Media Remote: Control videos, music, and presentations across apps and sites like YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, VLC, Spotify, and more. • Browser Remote: Navigate Chrome, Firefox, and Opera • App Switcher: Launch and switch between apps • Power Options: Shut down, sleep, or restart remotely • Clipboard Sync: Copy and paste text/images across devices Other features • Control volume using physical phone buttons • Secure the connection with a password • Reorder specialty panels • Customize your remote with personal wallpapers Connection & Compatibility • Connect over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth • Connect by IP address, QR code, or connection history • Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux Easy to set up: 1. Download and install Remote Mouse for desktop on your computer: [https://remotemouse.net](https://remotemouse.net) 2. Launch the desktop version (it runs in the background) 3. Connect your mobile device to your computer via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

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

Remote Mouse4 screens
Remote KeyPad and NumPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Remote Mouse at 19K against Remote KeyPad and NumPad's 265. Remote Mouse also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and device support (4 vs 2). Remote KeyPad and NumPad's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 68%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Remote Mouse sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 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 Mouse holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse has 19K ratings behind it against 265, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Remote Mouse's written reviews are positive against 82% of Remote KeyPad and NumPad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Mouse ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote KeyPad and NumPad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Remote Mouse versus Remote KeyPad and NumPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote MouseRemote KeyPad and NumPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19K ratings) — better4.3 (265 ratings)
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better265
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer耀 阮Remote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

Remote Mouse

All ratings18,559 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews2,162 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative24.8%

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

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

User reviews

Remote Mouse

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent app functionality
  • 👍 Easy to use and set up
  • 🚀 Responsive and precise
  • 👍 Useful for presentations and media control
  • 👍 Works great as a touchpad replacement

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues and frequent disconnects
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
  • 💰 Paywalling basic features
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable after updates
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

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

Remote Mouse

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Keyboard not working in certain apps
  • Touchpad not functioning in landscape mode
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Inability to connect via Bluetooth
  • Unexpected charges and subscription issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve Bluetooth connectivity
  • Allow using phone as a mouse for iPad
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve compatibility with VPNs
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  • Save last connected PC information

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

6 purchases

Remote Mouse

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Membership (1 Month)7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Pro Membership (1 Year)7 Days trial$13.991 Year
One-time4
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Customize Wallpaper$1.99
  • Media Remote Panel$1.99
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  • Unlock Web Remote$1.99
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 Remote Mouse free?
Remote Mouse 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, Remote Mouse or Remote KeyPad and NumPad?
Remote Mouse is rated higher. Remote Mouse averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Remote KeyPad and NumPad averages 4.3 from 265 ratings.
Do Remote Mouse or Remote KeyPad and NumPad have ads?
Both Remote Mouse and Remote KeyPad and NumPad show ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse or Remote KeyPad and NumPad?
Remote Mouse ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote KeyPad and NumPad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote Mouse was updated on September 24, 2026 and Remote KeyPad and NumPad on September 17, 2026.

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