Comparison

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard vs tranScreen

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

tranScreen

Wirelessly cast your phone's screen, photos, videos, and documents to your TV. Control your TV remotely with your phone, use it as a mouse or keyboard, and even stream live camera feeds and audio.

Highlights
  • Wireless screen mirroring
  • File casting (video, audio, images, documents)
  • TV screen to phone display
  • Phone as wireless mouse/keyboard/remote
  • Live camera feed to TV
  • Real-time TV screen capture
Features
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Professional and efficient projection expert tranScreen is a multi-screen interactive software for interaction between smart phones and smart TVs. The main functions are as follows: 1. Push the screen picture on the mobile phone wirelessly to display on the TV. 2. Push the files (videos, audios, pictures, documents... etc.) on the phone to the TV. 3. Wirelessly transmit the screen picture of the TV terminal to the mobile phone for display, and can directly perform multi-touch on the TV terminal through the touch screen of the mobile phone. 4. The mobile phone can be used as a wireless mouse, keyboard, touchpad and remote control for the TV. 5. Push the shooting screen of the mobile phone camera to the TV in real time, and you can speak on the TV through the mobile phone microphone. 6. The mobile phone can take a screenshot of the TV screen in real time, and save and view it on the mobile phone.

Screenshots

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard4 screens
tranScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard at 79% against tranScreen's 20%. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). tranScreen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. tranScreen 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 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard has 14K ratings behind it against 57, 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 20% of tranScreen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, tranScreen every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard versus tranScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote, Mouse and KeyboardtranScreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14K ratings) — better2.1 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews — better19.6% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better57
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDTRANSCREEN TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD.

Customer experience

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

All ratings14,320 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews2,815 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative18.3%

tranScreen

All ratings57 ratings
Positive26.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative71.9%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive19.6%
Neutral8.2%
Negative72.2%

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

tranScreen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

Subscriptions5
  • 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
One-time3
  • Remote Mouse Pro - forever$9.99
  • Remote Mouse Pro - forever$19.99
  • Remote Mouse Pro - lifetime$39.99
None

tranScreen

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 tranScreen free?
tranScreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or tranScreen?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is rated higher. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while tranScreen averages 2.1 from 57 ratings.
Do Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or tranScreen have ads?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard shows ads; tranScreen does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or tranScreen?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, and tranScreen every 6 weeks. Most recently, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard was updated on September 24, 2026 and tranScreen on September 22, 2026.

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