Comparison

BTT Remote Control vs Rocket Typist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BTT Remote Control

Control your Mac remotely from your iPhone. Navigate your cursor, type text, control media, and access app menus. Browse files and transfer them to your device for convenient one-handed operation.

Highlights
  • Trackpad for mouse cursor control with multitouch gestures
  • Remote text typing and dictation
  • Media key access for playback and volume
  • App menubar access
  • File browsing and transfer
  • One-handed operation design
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BTT Remote (BTT stands for BetterTouchTool) is a great remote control for your Mac. It allows you to take almost full control over your Mac and all the apps installed on it. BTT Remote is free, however it requires BetterTouchTool running on your Mac (you can download a 45 day trial from www.bttremote.com) Your iPhone must be in the same WiFi network as your Mac, enterprise networks may not work. Note: BTT Remote will not work with Microsoft Windows Features: • Includes a nice trackpad to control your Mac's mouse cursor. The trackpad also supports basic multitouch gestures • Remotely type or dictate text to your Mac • Remotely access media keys from your Mac's keyboard (play/pause, change the volume, change the brightness for internal and external displays, etc. ) • Remotely access and use any app's menubar • Configure global actions that work in every application. • Assign custom icons to each action you configure. • Configure arbitrary app specific actions for any application you want. With those actions you can control almost anything on your Mac. If you want to see what is possible please checkout BetterTouchTool first. • Browse your file system (e.g. to start a movie or application while lying in bed) • Transfer files (up to 6 MB) from your Mac to your iPhone and view them or share them there. • Navigate between different applications • Ability to increase cursor size and zoom the screen for convenient control while e.g. sitting on your couch. • The iPhone version is designed to allow full control with only one hand • Supports portrait and landscape mode • Many settings to customize the app • Very easy to use Please use the built-in feedback reporter to submit any bug, feature request or idea you have.

About

Rocket Typist

This app helps you save time by creating and inserting saved text snippets, images, and more. Organize your snippets into folders, customize them with various formats including AI-powered options, and access them instantly through search or a dedicated keyboard. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Text snippet creation and insertion
  • Organize snippets into folders
  • Customizable snippet formats (plain text, rich text, code, images)
  • AI-powered smart snippets
  • Instant access via search and snippet keyboard
  • Syncs across Mac, iPhone, and iPad via iCloud
  • Dynamic macros with placeholders and dates
Features
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Save Time and Type Smarter with Rocket Typist Tired of retyping the same phrases? Rocket Typist is the ultimate text expander that streamlines your workflow and saves you valuable time. Easily create and insert your saved snippets—text, images, and more—on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With your personal snippet collection always at your fingertips, repetitive typing becomes a thing of the past. Rocket Typist is the text expander the Apple platform deserves. Organize, Customize, and Automate Snippets with Ease • Effortless Snippet Management: Keep your workspace neat by organizing snippets into folders. • Powerful Customization: Create snippets in plain text, rich text, formatted code (with optional JavaScript execution), AI-powered smart snippets, and even images. • Instant Access: Quickly find and insert snippets using advanced search, filters, or the snippet keyboard. • Never Type It Again: Once saved, your snippets are always ready at your fingertips. Boost Productivity with Dynamic Macros • Add smart elements like text placeholders, dates, key functions, and more. • Labeled Macros Hub for easy management and consistent application across snippets. • Live Preview ensures your snippets look perfect before you insert them. Sync Seamlessly Across All Your Apple Devices • Work Anywhere: Use Rocket Typist on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad for a smooth experience across all devices. • iCloud Sync: Your snippets automatically sync across devices, so they’re always accessible when you need them. Start for Free – Unlock Pro Features Anytime Rocket Typist is free to use with a basic feature set. Upgrade to Rocket Typist Pro for the full experience. Download Rocket Typist today and type less tomorrow!

Screenshots

BTT Remote Control4 screens
Rocket Typist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BTT Remote Control at 4.8 against Rocket Typist's 4.1. BTT Remote Control also leads on ratings volume (827 vs 24) and iOS requirement (10 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. BTT Remote Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rocket Typist sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BTT Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BTT Remote Control has 827 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of BTT Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 73% of Rocket Typist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BTT Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Rocket Typist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BTT Remote Control versus Rocket Typist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBTT Remote ControlRocket Typist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (827 ratings) — better4.1 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings827 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS10 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfolivora.AI GmbHDaniel Witt

Customer experience

BTT Remote Control

All ratings827 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews269 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative15.6%

Rocket Typist

All ratings24 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral12.7%
Negative14.5%

Bugs and requests

BTT Remote Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Phone says I need to update to .9999. Computer days it's up to date at .9997
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Please add siri shortcuts support
  • Bigger buttons
  • auto display off when putting phone face down
  • actual remote support on its own screen
  • the ability to run custom scripts, or applescripts, or even programs as an action
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  • the ability to use the trackpad remotely while in the lock screen
  • Apple Watch app would nice

Rocket Typist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BTT Remote Control

One-time1
  • BTT Remote PRO$9.99
2 purchases

Rocket Typist

One-time2
  • Rocket Typist Pro for iOS$9.99
  • Rocket Typist Pro for macOS$19.99

Questions

Is BTT Remote Control free?
BTT Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rocket Typist free?
Rocket Typist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BTT Remote Control or Rocket Typist?
BTT Remote Control is rated higher. BTT Remote Control averages 4.8 out of 5 from 827 ratings, while Rocket Typist averages 4.1 from 24 ratings.
Do BTT Remote Control or Rocket Typist have ads?
Neither BTT Remote Control nor Rocket Typist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BTT Remote Control or Rocket Typist?
BTT Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rocket Typist fortnightly. Most recently, BTT Remote Control was updated on October 11, 2026 and Rocket Typist on October 8, 2026.

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