# Remote, Mouse and Keyboard vs Bear

The clearest difference is ads: Bear at none against Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's shown. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 50) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, 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 Bear 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard has 14K ratings behind it against 50, 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 64% of Bear's.

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, Bear fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote, Mouse and Keyboard | Bear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse-and-keyboard/id629019487/reviews)** | [4.3 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-ai-keyboard/id6449626319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) | [kimihiro kubota](https://appshunter.io/developer/500031798) |

## 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,Mouse and Keyboard - 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| Remote,Mouse and Keyboard - 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Remote Mouse Pro - forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 time | $19.99 | one-time |
| Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 time | $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


### Bear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-ai-keyboard/id6449626319)

Enhance your typing with an AI-powered keyboard that integrates web search, synonyms, and text refinement tools. Access AI chatbots and use saved templates without leaving your current app.

**Highlights:** AI Chat (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity), Auto Synonyms, Built-in Browser, AI Rewrite, Templates

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Direct WebSearch from Keybaord | $19.99 | 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 Bear free?

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

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

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is rated higher. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Bear averages 4.3 from 50 ratings.

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

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

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

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, and Bear fortnightly. Most recently, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bear on October 16, 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.*