iTouch Remote Free vs Remote Keyboard & Mouse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iTouch Remote Free
Transform your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad into a wireless remote for your computer. Control your PC's mouse, keyboard, and volume over Wi-Fi. Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Touchpad control
- Air mouse functionality
- QWERTY keyboard with FKeys
- Volume control
- Customizable interface
- Multi-user support
- Encrypted data exchange
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Control your computer, laptop or HTPC running Windows, Linux or Mac using your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad over your Wi-Fi network. This app can be used as a Touch Pad, Air Mouse, QWERTY keyboard with FKeys and NumPad and serves as a great replacement for your mouse and keyboard. You can use the iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch volume buttons to control your computer’s volume. You can even change the skin or customize the app background with your favorite image. The app is designed to allow multiple users to control the PC which is great for group presentations or for families with multiple iOS devices. For maximum security all data exchange between the device and the computer is encrypted. PLEASE INSTALL THE HIDPOINT MEDIA SERVER SOFTWARE FROM http://www.hidpoint.com BEFORE RUNNING THIS APP AND ENSURE YOUR COMPUTER & iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch ARE CONNECTED TO THE SAME WI-FI NETWORK. Full version of the app provides: - File Browser - Browser, Media, Picture and Presentation remotes. Free version Features: Supported Server Platforms: •Windows, Macintosh and Linux Check our web site for the complete list of supported platforms Connectivity: Automatic: Discovers computers running the YouTube Remote server automatically using bonjour service. Manual: User can connect to computer by providing the IP address and password Touch Pad • Left, Right and Middle buttons • Horizontal and Vertical scrolling • Pinch gesture for Zoom in and Zoom Out • Tap to click • Left-handed Mouse • Drag Mode for drag drop operations Air Mode • Easily Activate/deactivate Air mouse movements. Keyboard: • Support Standard keys • Multimedia/Consumer keys - Zoom, undo redo, Volume controls, Process Monitor, Media Player, Web Browser, Email Client • Supports international keyboards
Remote Keyboard & Mouse
Transform your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and mouse for your computer or LG TV. Effortlessly control media, give presentations, and boost productivity with a secure, instant connection over Wi-Fi.
- Wireless keyboard input
- Touchpad mouse control
- Dedicated numeric keypad
- Instant Wi-Fi connection
- Secure data transmission
- Cross-platform compatibility
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Remote Keyboard – Control Your Computer & LG TV from iPhone Remote Keyboard turns your iPhone into a wireless keyboard, mouse, trackpad, numeric keypad, media controller, and LG TV remote. Whether you’re presenting, watching movies, entering data, or controlling your computer from the couch, Remote Keyboard gives you flexible control right from your phone. Pair your iPhone with the companion desktop app for Mac or Windows, connect over Wi‑Fi or QR code, and start typing, clicking, scrolling, dragging, and controlling media instantly. Key Features • Wireless Keyboard – Type on your Mac or Windows PC using full keyboard, native keyboard, and platform-specific layouts. • Touchpad-Style Mouse Control – Move the cursor, tap to click, right-click, scroll, and drag with intuitive trackpad gestures. • Numeric Keypad Support – Enter numbers quickly with dedicated Mac and Windows number pad layouts, ideal for spreadsheets, finance, and data entry. • Media Controls – Control playback, volume, arrow keys, and media shortcuts from your phone. • LG WebOS TV Remote – Navigate your TV, adjust volume, change channels, control playback, and access supported TV shortcuts. • Custom Keyboards – Create your own keyboard layouts with shortcuts, text input, trackpad actions, and delays. • Quick Keyboard Switching – Save favorite keyboards and swipe between layouts quickly. • Flexible Connection Options – Connect over local Wi‑Fi, scan a QR code from the desktop app, or use Premium remote connection when supported. • Works Across Platforms – Control macOS, Windows, and LG WebOS devices from one app. Use It For • Home Theater Control – Control your Mac or PC as a smart TV from the couch. • Presentations – Advance slides, control the cursor, and type notes during meetings. • Productivity Anywhere – Work from across the room or from a standing desk without extra hardware. • Efficient Number Input – Speed up Excel, accounting, and data-entry workflows with a dedicated numeric keypad. • Media Playback – Adjust volume, pause, play, skip tracks, and browse comfortably. • Accessible Remote Control – Helpful for users who prefer touchscreen input or need flexible assistive control options. Requires the companion Remote Keyboard Desktop app for Mac/Windows computer control. In-App Purchase Terms • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at purchase. • Auto-renewable subscriptions will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. See https://remotecontrolio.web.app/eula.html for more details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTouch Remote Free at 80% against Remote Keyboard & Mouse's 33%. iTouch Remote Free also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Remote Keyboard & Mouse's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price and device support 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 Keyboard & Mouse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iTouch Remote Free asks for nothing beyond the download.
Remote Keyboard & Mouse holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Keyboard & Mouse has 45 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of iTouch Remote Free's written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote Keyboard & Mouse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iTouch Remote Free ships an update every 3 months, Remote Keyboard & Mouse monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iTouch Remote Free | Remote Keyboard & Mouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 4.4 (45 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 45 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yodasoft | JIE WANG |
Customer experience
iTouch Remote Free
Remote Keyboard & Mouse
In-app purchases
iTouch Remote Free
No in-app purchases
Remote Keyboard & Mouse
- Remote Keyboard Premium$1.991 Month
- Desktop Keyboard Pro$3.99
- Numeric Keypad Pro$3.99
- Full Keyobard Pro$3.99
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- Native Keyboard Pro$3.99
- TV KeyboardsPro$4.99
- All Keyboards Pro$12.99
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