# Remote, Mouse and Keyboard vs Tap Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard at 4.5 against Tap Remote's 3.8. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). Tap Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Tap Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard has 14K ratings behind it against 6, 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 50% of Tap Remote's.

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, Tap Remote every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote, Mouse and Keyboard | Tap Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse-and-keyboard/id629019487/reviews)** | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-remote/id1084877796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) | [Eun Ah Jung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437313317) |

## 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


### Tap Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-remote/id1084877796)

Transform your iOS device into a comprehensive remote control for your Mac. Effortlessly manage your computer's mouse, keyboard, trackpad, system dock, and favorite media applications. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks desktop mirroring and presentation controls.

**Highlights:** Simulated Mouse with click functions, Trackpad with two-finger scrolling, Keyboard with multiple layouts, Media app control, Mac system Dock control, Desktop mirroring (Pro feature), Presentation remote (Pro feature)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tap Remote - Pro Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote, Mouse and Keyboard free?

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

### Is Tap Remote free?

Tap Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is rated higher. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Tap Remote averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Tap Remote have ads?

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard shows ads; Tap Remote does not.

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

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, and Tap Remote every 7 months. Most recently, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard was updated on October 2, 2026 and Tap Remote on June 1, 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.*