Remote Mouse for iPad vs btkbd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simulated mouse and trackpad
- Multi-touch gestures
- Media remote control
- Application launcher
- Remote shutdown/restart
- Voice typing
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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.
btkbd
Transform your phone into a full-sized Bluetooth keyboard for various devices like laptops, tablets, and smart TVs. Easily type emails, messages, and more without needing extra hardware. Ideal for on-the-go use or when you need a convenient typing solution.
- Turns phone into a full-sized keyboard
- Connects via Bluetooth
- Supports laptops, tablets, TVs, and consoles
- Easy setup and pairing
- Convenient for travel and remote use
- Type emails, messages, and notes
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Imagine turning your phone into a trusty, full-sized keyboard whenever you need it. That’s exactly what this app does. No fuss, no fancy tricks—just a straightforward way to type on all kinds of devices, from your laptop and tablet to your TV box, gaming console, or even a smart fridge that supports a Bluetooth keyboard. With a few quick taps, you’ll be typing away, crafting emails, notes, and all sorts of messages as if you were using a regular keyboard. It’s great for those moments when you’re on the go and don’t want to lug around extra gear. The setup is easy—just open the app, pair it via Bluetooth, and you’re good to go. Type comfortably and confidently, whether you’re writing that big project proposal, chatting with friends, playing a game that needs precise input, or simply searching for your next movie to watch. You’ll have all the keys you need right there on your phone’s screen. Want to lean back on the couch while typing on your smart TV? No problem. Need something lighter to carry than a full keyboard while traveling? This app has you covered. It’s a handy companion that’s always with you, making everyday tasks a little smoother and more enjoyable. Give it a try, and discover how easy it can be to transform your phone into your personal keyboard assistant.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: btkbd at 71% against Remote Mouse for iPad's 42%. btkbd also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Remote Mouse for iPad's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (277 vs 13). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Remote Mouse for iPad sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and btkbd sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Remote Mouse for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse for iPad has 277 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Remote Mouse for iPad's written reviews are positive against 71% of btkbd's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Remote Mouse for iPad ships an update every 2 months, btkbd fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Mouse for iPad | btkbd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (277 ratings) — better | 4.0 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 277 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 耀 阮 | Iaroslav Mironov |
Customer experience
Remote Mouse for iPad
btkbd
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
btkbd
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Remote Mouse for iPad
- 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
btkbd
- btkbd.pro$3.99
Questions
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