# Home Control vs Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

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.

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.

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.

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 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Control | Remote, Mouse and Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-control/id597499914/reviews) | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse-and-keyboard/id629019487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 78.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marco Boschini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164091846) | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) |

## What reviewers say

### Home Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-control/id597499914)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 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 26, 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.*