Comparison

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard vs Tether Mobile

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

Head to head
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.

About

Tether Mobile

Model and monitor building performance for compliance, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Capture building information, assess compliance with standards, and install sensors for environmental monitoring. Establish a digital identity for your property.

Highlights
  • Building information capture
  • Healthy Home Standards assessment
  • Tether sensor installation
  • Environmental quality monitoring
  • Digital building identity
  • Survey data capture
Features
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Model your building, monitor its performance, check if its compliant and analyze if its healthy, energy efficient and sustainable. Tether It, built by Tether, is a powerful tool that enables you too: 1. Capture building information 2. Assess if your home is compliant with the New Zealand Healthy Home Standards 3. Install Tether sensors to monitor environmental quality and energy consumption 4. Capture survey data 5. Establish your buildings own digital identity Whether you are a property manager, healthy home inspector, DIY landlord, building scientist, Architect or property developer, Tether has a solution for you. The Tether Tick, our Healthy Home Standards assessment of compliance feature is a revolutionary tool for Healthy Home inspectors and property managers. The Tether Tick can be fully integrated into your property management platform and provide a seamless experience saving massive amounts of time on double entry while reducing liability and risk exposure.

Screenshots

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard4 screens
Tether Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard at 4.5 against Tether Mobile's 2.0. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 1). Tether Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

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. Tether Mobile 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tether Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, Tether Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard versus Tether Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote, Mouse and KeyboardTether Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14K ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDTether NZ Ltd

Customer experience

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

All ratings14,399 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews2,840 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative18.6%

Tether Mobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Tether Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

Subscriptions5
  • Remote,Mouse and Keyboard - 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 week$4.997 Days
  • Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Remote,Mouse and Keyboard - 1 month$9.991 Month
  • Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 year7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remote Mouse Pro - forever$9.99
  • Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 time$19.99
  • Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 time$39.99
None

Tether Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote, Mouse and Keyboard free?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tether Mobile free?
Tether Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Tether Mobile?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is rated higher. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Tether Mobile averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Tether Mobile have ads?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard shows ads; Tether Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Tether Mobile?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, and Tether Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard was updated on October 20, 2026 and Tether Mobile on October 14, 2026.

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