Remote, Mouse and Keyboard vs Watch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Universal remote control
- Wireless mouse and keyboard
- Apple TV, Mac, Windows, iPad control
- Customizable control panels
- Live screen view
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Automation scripts
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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.
Watch
Manage your Apple Watch by pairing it with your iPhone. Customize watch faces, app notifications, and the Dock. Sync photos, music, and podcasts for offline use. Discover and download new apps and watch faces from the App Store.
- Pair Apple Watch with iPhone
- Customize watch faces and notifications
- Arrange apps in the Dock
- Sync photos, music, and podcasts
- Download new watch apps and faces
- Set up Apple Pay
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Use the Apple Watch app to pair and sync your Apple Watch with your iPhone. Customize your watch faces and app notifications, choose and arrange the apps in your Dock, select photos and music to sync, and more. Download new Apple Watch apps and watch faces from the App Store. Features • Pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone and sync content from Calendar, Contacts, Mail, and other apps from your iPhone to your Apple Watch. • Set up Apple Pay and choose which third-party apps to install on your Apple Watch. • Customize app notifications delivered to your Apple Watch, including alerts, sounds, and haptics for each app. • Choose and arrange the apps in your Dock. • Adjust the frequency of Activity updates, including stand reminders, achievements, and goal completions. • Sync photos, music and podcasts to Apple Watch to use when you’re away from your iPhone. • Find and download customized watch faces on the App Store. • Get tips and tricks, view the Apple Watch User Guide, and more on the Discover tab
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard at 79% against Watch's 21%. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months). Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 9.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 21% of Watch's.
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, Watch every 8 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Remote, Mouse and Keyboard | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (14K ratings) — better | 3.3 (9.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews — better | 20.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 9.3K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Remote Sunrise LTD | Apple |
Customer experience
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard
Watch
User reviews
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 💡 Versatile remote control features
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 🎨 Customizable interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
- 🔍 Difficult to find free version
- 🤖 Intrusive ads in free version
Watch
From 9.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Saves lives
- ⌚ Useful for tracking fitness and health
- 👍 Customizable watch faces
Room to improve
- 🐛 Pairing and connectivity issues
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 🤔 Complicated user experience
- 🤖 Unreliable fitness tracking
Bugs and 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
Watch
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to update watch software
- Watch faces not loading properly
- Inconsistent performance after updates
Requested features
4 requests- More watch face options
- Ability to control phone music from watch
- Better sleep tracking
- Customizable notification settings
In-app purchases
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard
- 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
- Remote Mouse Pro - forever$9.99
- Remote Mouse Pro - forever$19.99
- Remote Mouse Pro - lifetime$39.99
Watch
No in-app purchases
Questions
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