Comparison

Remote Mouse for iPad vs Remote, Mouse and 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 for iPad

Transform your mobile device into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for your computer. Effortlessly control presentations, media playback, and applications from a distance. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with multi-touch gestures for a seamless remote experience.

Highlights
  • Simulated mouse and trackpad
  • Multi-touch gestures
  • Media remote control
  • Application launcher
  • Remote shutdown/restart
  • Voice typing
Features
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Remote Mouse turns your iPhone, iPad or iPod into a wireless user-friendly remote control for your Mac / PC. It’ll surprise you with fully simulated touchpad, keyboard and featured remote panels which make your remote experience simple and efficient. Giving a presentation? Watching an online movie? Or transferring pictures within a second? We make it dead easy to control your PC/Mac! Just sit back and enjoy the day. * * * * * * * * Questions? Suggestions? Cooperations? Or just want to say hello? Join our Superuser forum at: http://goo.gl/1vO2NM ** FEATURES ** • Fully Simulated Mouse • Magic Trackpad • Multi-Touch Gestures • Function Keyboard in Landscape Mode (full version only) • Key Combination Input • Media Remote – convenient control of iTunes, Keynote, PowerPoint, VLC, Hulu... (need unlocking) • Changing Keynote Slides with Physical Volume Buttons (media remote feature) • Remote Image Viewer & Transfer (need unlock) • Application Launcher & Switcher • Shut Down / Sleep / Restart / Log Off Remotely • Numeric Keyboard • Swaying Mode Control • Remotely Typing with Voice (need Siri) • Connect via IP & QR code • Password Protection • Customizable Wallpapers • Compatible with Windows 7, XP, Vista, Mac OSX 10.6+ ** TO GET STARTED, YOU ALSO NEED ** 1. Visit www.remotemouse.net download & install Remote Mouse server on your Mac / PC. 2. Make sure that your mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your computer. 3. Open Remote Mouse App, Click “Start” to connect.

About

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

Transform your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a versatile remote for TVs, streaming devices, computers, and other iPads. Control media, navigate interfaces, use it as a wireless keyboard and mouse, and automate tasks with custom panels.

Highlights
  • Universal remote for TVs and streaming devices
  • Wireless keyboard and mouse for computers
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Media playback control
  • Customizable control panels
  • Remote screenshots
  • Automation scripts
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 In-App Purchases and Subscriptions Remote, Mouse & Keyboard offers optional in-app purchases and subscriptions to unlock premium features, customization, and advanced automation. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in your App Store account settings. 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

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Mouse for iPad at none against Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's shown. Remote Mouse for iPad also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (78% vs 50%). On price, rating, 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 for iPad sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Remote, Mouse and Keyboard sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Remote Mouse for iPad against 4.5 for Remote, Mouse and Keyboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard has 15K ratings behind it against 286, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Remote Mouse for iPad's written reviews are positive against 78% of Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Mouse for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Remote Mouse for iPad versus Remote, Mouse and Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Mouse for iPadRemote, Mouse and Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (286 ratings)4.5 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.5% of reviews78.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28615K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer耀 阮Remote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

Remote Mouse for iPad

All ratings277 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews624 reviews
Positive49.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative38.1%

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

All ratings14,499 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews2,863 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative18.8%

User reviews

Remote Mouse for iPad

From 286 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well
  • 👍 Easy to set up
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 👍 Convenient for controlling PC from couch
  • 👍 Useful for presentations and media playback

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
  • 🔒 Requires paid version for keyboard functionality
  • 🔒 Ads even in paid version
  • 🔒 Paid version doesn't remove all limitations
  • 🔋 Drains device battery

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 💡 Versatile remote control features
  • 🔒 Secure connection
  • 🎨 Customizable interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🔋 Drains device battery
  • 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
  • 🔍 Difficult to find free version
  • 🤖 Intrusive ads in free version

Bugs and requests

Remote Mouse for iPad

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard not working as expected
  • Mouse cursor stops responding
  • Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
  • Unreliable connection and frequent disconnects

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add two-finger scrolling and multitouch gestures
  • Improve keyboard functionality and support more keys
  • Allow controlling computer screen on iPad
  • Provide better customer support and bug fixes

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keyboard not working as expected
  • Remote controls not responding consistently
  • Screen mirroring freezes or lags

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more devices and platforms
  • Improve screen mirroring quality and responsiveness
  • Provide more customization options for the remote interface
  • Implement a one-time purchase option instead of subscription

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Remote Mouse for iPad

One-time5
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Customize Wallpaper$1.99
  • Media Remote Panel$1.99
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  • Remote Image Viewer$1.99
  • Unlock Keyboard$2.99
8 purchases

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

Subscriptions5
  • Remote,Mouse and Keyboard - 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 week7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 year$9.991 Year
Show 2 more
  • Remote,Mouse and Keyboard - 1 month$9.991 Month
  • Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 year$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remote Mouse Pro - forever$9.99
  • Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 time$19.99
  • Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 time$29.99

Questions

Is Remote Mouse for iPad free?
Remote Mouse for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote, Mouse and Keyboard free?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Mouse for iPad or Remote, Mouse and Keyboard?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is rated higher. Remote Mouse for iPad averages 4.4 out of 5 from 286 ratings, while Remote, Mouse and Keyboard averages 4.5 from 15K ratings.
Do Remote Mouse for iPad or Remote, Mouse and Keyboard have ads?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard shows ads; Remote Mouse for iPad does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse for iPad or Remote, Mouse and Keyboard?
Remote Mouse for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Remote, Mouse and Keyboard every 3 days. Most recently, Remote Mouse for iPad was updated on November 6, 2026 and Remote, Mouse and Keyboard on November 15, 2026.

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