# Off vs Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

Off and Remote, Mouse and Keyboard both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 52% of Off's. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (14K vs 495). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Off sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Off against 4.5 for Remote, Mouse and Keyboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard has 14K ratings behind it against 495, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Off's written reviews are positive against 79% of Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's.

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Off | Remote, Mouse and Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-shutdown-and-wake-on-lan/id529923825/reviews) | [4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse-and-keyboard/id629019487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 495 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/497840921) | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) |

## What reviewers say

### Off

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-shutdown-and-wake-on-lan/id529923825)

Remotely manage your computers from anywhere in the world. Control shutdown, restart, sleep, and wake-on-LAN functions. Integrate with Siri and Shortcuts for voice commands and automation.

**Highlights:** Remote shutdown, restart, sleep, lock, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), Display messages, keep awake, Siri integration for voice commands, Apple Shortcuts automation, Scheduled shutdowns, Apple Watch app control

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Features - Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| All Features - Yearly Plan | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works perfectly for intended use
- 👍 Simple and easy to set up
- 🚀 Connects remotely and works with VPN
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Reliable and consistent functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with connectivity and status reporting
- 💰 Some features are paywalled
- 🔒 Potential security concerns with unsigned installer
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain hardware/software configurations

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to wake up computer from sleep mode
- Reported as causing system crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues with Windows 10 and macOS

**Requested features**

- Option to disable lock screen notification
- Ability to schedule messages/notifications on the remote computer
- More customization options for power management


### Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse-and-keyboard/id629019487)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote, wireless mouse, and keyboard. Control Apple TV, Mac, Windows PCs, and other iPads seamlessly over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for streaming, work, or presentations.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Wireless mouse and keyboard, Apple TV, Mac, Windows, iPad control, Customizable control panels, Live screen view, Siri Shortcuts integration, Automation scripts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Control Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Mouse Pro - 12 month | $9.99 | per year |
| Remote Mouse Pro - 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Remote Control Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Remote Mouse Pro - forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remote Mouse Pro - forever | $19.99 | one-time |
| Remote Mouse Pro - lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working as expected
- Remote controls not responding consistently
- Screen mirroring freezes or lags

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Off free?

Off 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, Off or Remote, Mouse and Keyboard?

Off and Remote, Mouse and Keyboard are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 495 and 14K ratings respectively.

### Do Off or Remote, Mouse and Keyboard have ads?

Both Off and Remote, Mouse and Keyboard show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Off or Remote, Mouse and Keyboard?

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote, Mouse and Keyboard every 4 days. Most recently, Off was updated on September 22, 2026 and Remote, Mouse and Keyboard on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*