Comparison

Home Control vs Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

Home Control

Remotely manage your HomePLC® home automation system from anywhere in the world. Control lights, thermostats, cameras, security systems, and more. Create custom scenarios and monitor system logs and alarms.

Highlights
  • Remote control of HomePLC® systems
  • Control lights, thermostats, blinds, cameras
  • Manage security systems
  • Create custom automation scenarios
  • Monitor system logs and alarms
  • Control multiple home systems
Features
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Home Control permette di controllare il tuo sistema di Home & Building Automation HomePLC®, utilizzando la connessione WiFi o dati per connetterti da ogni parte del mondo. Home Control controlla luci, termoregolatori ambiente, tapparelle, telecamere, sistemi antintrusione, programmatori settimanali e altri generi di automazioni. Sono disponibili diverse funzionalità che permettono di ampliare le potenzialità del sistema domotico HomePLC®, come la possibilità da parte dell’utente di creare, modificare ed eseguire scenari personalizzati, il pannello log di sistema ed il servizio per monitorare gli allarmi dell’impianto. Puoi controllare più impianti dalla stessa applicazione, con una comoda pagina iniziale di scelta. Se vuoi conoscere di più su Home Control visita www.hbe-system.com Per usare Home Control è necessario installare il processore domotico XServer distribuito da HBE System. Visita www.hbe-system.com/shop Vuoi provare Home Control in modalità DEMO? Scarica l’app, apri il menù di impostazioni del dispositivo, scorri fino a trovare la voce Home Control e segui le istruzioni per come configurare il sistema DEMO. Il sistema DEMO è un sistema reale e funzionante.

About

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

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
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Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Control more from one app - now on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Remote, Mouse & Keyboard turns your Apple devices into a simple, powerful remote for TVs, streaming devices, Apple TV, Mac, Windows PC, and iPad. Use it from the couch, at your desk, during a presentation, or anywhere you want faster control. TV and Streaming Remote Use your iPhone, iPad, or Mac as a remote for supported TVs, streamers, and Apple TV. Works with Apple TV plus supported Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Hisense, and Vizio devices. Android TV and Google TV examples include Sony, TCL, Philips, and Xiaomi - just a few of the brands that use the platform. - Navigate with a smooth touchpad - Control volume, playback, and media - Type searches and passwords with the keyboard - Launch Apple TV apps quickly - Keep one remote ready across your devices Older Apple TV models such as Gen 1-3 require one-time PIN entry using a physical remote. Mac and PC Control Control your computer over Wi-Fi with a remote, mouse, keyboard, and custom panels built for the apps you use. - Use your device as a wireless mouse and keyboard - Adjust volume, playback, and tracks - View your computer screen live - Take screenshots remotely - Launch or quit apps, open menus, and run shortcuts - Create custom panels and automation scripts - Schedule actions with timers Requires the free helper app for Mac or Windows: https://rs.ltd/get iPad Control Use your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to control another iPad over Bluetooth. - Type, navigate, and control playback - Adjust volume and media - Keep a second device useful in creative, work, or entertainment setups Why You'll Love It - One app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Remote control for TVs, streamers, Apple TV, Mac, PC, and iPad - Touchpad, keyboard, media controls, shortcuts, and automation - Custom control panels for apps, websites, and workflows - Secure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections System Requirements - iPhone, iPad, or Mac - Supported Apple TV, Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Hisense, and Vizio devices - Android TV and Google TV devices, including examples from Sony, TCL, Philips, Xiaomi, and more - Apple TV: all models supported - Mac: macOS 10.13 or later with helper app - Windows: Windows 7 or later with helper app - iPad control: Bluetooth connection In-App Purchases and Subscriptions Remote, Mouse & Keyboard offers optional in-app purchases and subscriptions to unlock premium features, customization, and advanced automation. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://rs.ltd/privacy Terms of Use: https://rs.ltd/terms Take Control One app. All your screens. Ready on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Screenshots

Home Control4 screens
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard at 4.5 against Home Control's 2.3. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 4). Home Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price and review sentiment 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 and Keyboard sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Home Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard has 14K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Home Control's written reviews are positive against 79% of Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Home Control ships an update every 4 months, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Home Control versus Remote, Mouse and Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHome ControlRemote, Mouse and Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (4 ratings)4.5 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better78.9% of reviews
Number of ratings414K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco BoschiniRemote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

Home Control

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

All ratings14,320 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews2,815 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative18.3%

Bugs and requests

Home Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keyboard not working as expected
  • Remote controls not responding consistently
  • Screen mirroring freezes or lags

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

Home Control

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

Subscriptions5
  • Remote Control Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Remote Mouse Pro - 12 month7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Remote Mouse Pro - 1 month$9.991 Month
  • Remote Control Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remote Mouse Pro - forever$9.99
  • Remote Mouse Pro - forever$19.99
  • Remote Mouse Pro - lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Home Control free?
Home Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote, Mouse and Keyboard free?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Home Control or Remote, Mouse and Keyboard?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is rated higher. Home Control averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Remote, Mouse and Keyboard averages 4.5 from 14K ratings.
Do Home Control or Remote, Mouse and Keyboard have ads?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard shows ads; Home Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Home Control or Remote, Mouse and Keyboard?
Home Control ships an update every 4 months, and Remote, Mouse and Keyboard every 4 days. Most recently, Home Control was updated on June 10, 2026 and Remote, Mouse and Keyboard on September 25, 2026.

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