Comparison

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard vs Slides Remote

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

Slides Remote

Control your slide presentations remotely from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Features include slide-specific notes, timers for each slide, and a main presentation timer to keep you on track.

Highlights
  • Remote slide show control
  • iPhone and Apple Watch compatibility
  • Slide-specific notes
  • Presentation timer
  • Per-slide timer
Features
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With 'Slides Remote' on both your iPhone and Mac, you can seamlessly connect your iPhone to you Mac as a remote for any Slide Show app, allowing you to remotely control your slide show from your iPhone. The iPhone app also has a timer built into the app so you can keep track of time whilst presenting. On the iPhone app you can also create slide specific notes plus have a timer for each slide to help you better keep in time during your presentation. You can also control your slide show from your wrist. Simply connect your phone to your Mac as normal, leave your phone turned on and control everything from your wrist.

Screenshots

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard4 screens
Slides Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard at 79% against Slides Remote's 0%. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.5 vs 1.0). Slides Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On iOS requirement 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

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is free to download; Slides Remote costs $1.99 up front. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Slides Remote 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 1.0. 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 point the same way: 79% of Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 0% of Slides Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, Slides Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard versus Slides Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote, Mouse and KeyboardSlides Remote
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (14K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDGEORGE MARK TURNER

Customer experience

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

All ratings14,324 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews2,815 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative18.3%

Slides Remote

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

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

Slides Remote

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

Slides Remote

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 Slides Remote free?
Slides Remote costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Slides Remote?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is rated higher. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Slides Remote averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Slides Remote have ads?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard shows ads; Slides Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Slides Remote?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, and Slides Remote every 3 months. Most recently, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard was updated on September 26, 2026 and Slides Remote on August 16, 2026.

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