Comparison

Remote Mouse for iPad vs Unified Remote

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

Unified Remote

Transform your device into a versatile WiFi remote for your computer. Control over 90 programs, including media players, presentations, and your mouse and keyboard. Enjoy a seamless experience with easy setup and advanced security features.

Highlights
  • WiFi universal remote control
  • Mouse and keyboard control
  • Media player control
  • Presentation control
  • File manager
  • Server password protection and encryption
  • Wake On LAN
Features
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THE ONE-AND-ONLY REMOTE FOR YOUR COMPUTER Unified Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote control for your Windows PC, Mac, or Linux computer. Preloaded with support for 100+ programs — mouse and keyboard, media players, presentations, screen mirroring, file browsing, power control, and much more. Completely redesigned from the ground up: a fast, modern app that feels right at home on the latest iPhone and iPad. CONTROL EVERYTHING • Mouse — smooth single- and multi-touch trackpad with scrolling, right-click, and drag • Keyboard — full keyboard input, including modifier keys, function keys, and shortcuts like Cmd+Tab • Media — play/pause, volume, and track controls, always one tap away • Screen — mirror your computer's display and control it remotely • Files — browse and manage files and folders • Power — shut down, restart, lock, and wake your computer (Wake on LAN) WORKS WITH YOUR APPS Spotify, VLC, Kodi, Plex, Netflix, YouTube, iTunes, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and many more — plus custom remotes you can build yourself. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Wake your computer, open remotes, send actions, type text, and control the mouse — straight from Siri, the Shortcuts app, or your Home Screen. MADE FOR iPAD A dedicated iPad layout with a sidebar for fast switching between remotes — your whole setup, side by side. EASY SETUP 1. Install the free server on your computer — www.unifiedremote.com 2. Open the app; your computer is discovered automatically 3. Start controlling Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux — plus Raspberry Pi and Arduino Yún. Connections can be password-protected and encrypted. FREE & FULL VERSION The free version includes 18 remotes, including mouse, keyboard, media, and power. A single one-time purchase unlocks every remote and the extended keyboard — no subscriptions. Questions or feedback? Visit www.unifiedremote.com for help and support.

Screenshots

Unified Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Mouse for iPad at 4.4 against Unified Remote's 3.8. Remote Mouse for iPad also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). Unified Remote's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote Mouse for iPad sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Unified Remote sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Mouse for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 285 and 295 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Remote Mouse for iPad's written reviews are positive against 67% of Unified Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Mouse for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Unified Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote Mouse for iPad versus Unified Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Mouse for iPadUnified Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (285 ratings) — better3.8 (295 ratings)
Positive reviews49.6% of reviews67.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings285295 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer耀 阮Unified Intents

Customer experience

Remote Mouse for iPad

All ratings277 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews623 reviews
Positive49.6%
Neutral12.4%
Negative38.0%

Unified Remote

All ratings294 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative24.8%
Written reviews283 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative25.1%

User reviews

Remote Mouse for iPad

From 285 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

Unified Remote

From 295 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Extensive functionality
  • 💡 Customizable remotes
  • 🚀 Responsive and fast
  • 👍 Works well as a remote control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Buggy mouse/keyboard controls
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with anonymous data collection

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

Unified Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard not working on Windows 8.1
  • Inability to close keyboard once opened
  • Inconsistent behavior after updates
  • Purchased features not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Sleep timer for PC
  • Apple Watch support
  • Improved Siri/Shortcuts integration
  • Better handling of large music libraries

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Remote Mouse for iPad

One-time5
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Customize Wallpaper$1.99
  • Media Remote Panel$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Remote Image Viewer$1.99
  • Unlock Keyboard$2.99
5 purchases

Unified Remote

One-time5
  • Extended Keyboard$0.99
  • Extra Remote8 variants$0.99
  • Quick Switch$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Extended Remote List$0.99
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is Remote Mouse for iPad free?
Remote Mouse for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unified Remote free?
Unified Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Mouse for iPad or Unified Remote?
Remote Mouse for iPad is rated higher. Remote Mouse for iPad averages 4.4 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while Unified Remote averages 3.8 from 295 ratings.
Do Remote Mouse for iPad or Unified Remote have ads?
Neither Remote Mouse for iPad nor Unified Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse for iPad or Unified Remote?
Remote Mouse for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Unified Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Remote Mouse for iPad was updated on October 23, 2026 and Unified Remote on October 24, 2026.

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