# BTT Remote Control vs Rocket Typist

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BTT Remote Control | Rocket Typist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (827 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btt-remote-control/id561676304/reviews)** | [4.1 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-typist/id6463636684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **827** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [folivora.AI GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/417375583) | [Daniel Witt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438848391) |

## What reviewers say

### BTT Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btt-remote-control/id561676304)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BTT Remote PRO | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Many features
- 👍 Superb app
- 👍 Legit developer
- 👍 Productive
- 👍 Phenomenal app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 骗子软件
- 🐛 Mouse no longer moves
- 🔒 Cant install necessary component on Mac without being forced to install chrome extensions
- 🐛 Two ginger scroll is absolutely terrible
- 🐛 Horrendous interface

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Rocket Typist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-typist/id6463636684)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rocket Typist Pro for iOS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rocket Typist Pro for macOS | $19.99 | one-time |


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