# Remote, Mouse and Keyboard vs Remote Desktop Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard at 4.5 against Remote Desktop Manager's 3.7. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Remote Desktop Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Remote Desktop Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard has 14K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 58% of Remote Desktop Manager's.

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, Remote Desktop Manager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote, Mouse and Keyboard | Remote Desktop Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse-and-keyboard/id629019487/reviews)** | [3.7 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-desktop-manager/id1039961293/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 57.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 138 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) | [Devolutions inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036339776) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Remote Desktop Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-desktop-manager/id1039961293)

Access and manage all your remote connections and passwords from a single application. Centralize your data sources and connect to servers, virtual machines, and workstations with a single tap. Securely store and automatically input credentials for various services.

**Highlights:** Manage remote connections, Store and manage passwords, Automatic credential input, Support for RDP, VNC, SSH, FTP, and more, Centralized data sources, Access from anywhere

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient remote access
- 🔒 Secure password management
- 💡 Centralized remote connection management
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with recent update
- 🐛 Keyboard and mouse integration problems
- 🐛 Scaling and display issues on mobile devices
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with older systems
- 🐛 Unreliable performance for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to add new remote connections
- Credential vault not syncing properly
- App crashes after entering master password
- Remote desktop sessions randomly freezing
- Keyboard shortcuts not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for external mouse and keyboard
- Improve remote audio functionality
- Provide better screen resolution scaling options
- Enhance compatibility with legacy systems
- Streamline user interface and workflow


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote, Mouse and Keyboard free?

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote Desktop Manager free?

Remote Desktop Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Remote Desktop Manager?

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is rated higher. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Remote Desktop Manager averages 3.7 from 99 ratings.

### Do Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Remote Desktop Manager have ads?

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard shows ads; Remote Desktop Manager does not.

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

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, and Remote Desktop Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard was updated on September 24, 2026 and Remote Desktop Manager on September 19, 2026.

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