Comparison

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard vs Browser

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

Browser

Search the web directly from your phone and get results displayed on your TV. Access links, photos, articles, movies, and definitions seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Web search on phone
  • Display results on TV
  • Get links, photos, articles
  • Find movies and definitions
  • Includes tvOS app
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The Browser: Web Search mobile app lets you search the web on your phone by getting links/photos/articles/movies/definitions directly from your TV! tvOS app is included within this app.

Screenshots

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard4 screens
Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard at 79% against Browser's 3%. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.5 vs 1.0). Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On ads and 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; Browser costs $1.99 up front. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Browser 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 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 3% of Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, Browser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard versus Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote, Mouse and KeyboardBrowser
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (14K ratings) — better1.0 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews — better3.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better50
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDPhil Trevor

Customer experience

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

All ratings14,399 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews2,837 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative18.5%

Browser

All ratings50 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive3.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative95.8%

User reviews

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 💡 Versatile remote control features
  • 🔒 Secure connection
  • 🎨 Customizable interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🔋 Drains device battery
  • 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
  • 🔍 Difficult to find free version
  • 🤖 Intrusive ads in free version

Browser

From 50 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Works well on TV
  • 🤩 Connects smoothly to phone

Room to improve

  • 🗑️ Garbage
  • 🚫 Scam
  • 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
  • 🚫 Not a real web browser
  • 🚫 Just a screen mirroring app

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

Browser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't work as advertised
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Incompatible with Apple TV

Requested features

2 requests
  • Allow direct web browsing on Apple TV
  • Refund option for unsatisfied users

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

Subscriptions5
  • Remote,Mouse and Keyboard - 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 week7 Days trial$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

Browser

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 Browser free?
Browser costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Browser?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is rated higher. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Browser averages 1.0 from 50 ratings.
Do Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Browser have ads?
Both Remote, Mouse and Keyboard and Browser show ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Browser?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, and Browser every 10 days. Most recently, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard was updated on October 18, 2026 and Browser on October 17, 2026.

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