Remote, Mouse and Keyboard vs Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Universal remote control
- Wireless mouse and keyboard
- Apple TV, Mac, Windows, iPad control
- Customizable control panels
- Live screen view
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Automation scripts
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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.
Browser
Search the web directly from your phone and get results displayed on your TV. Access links, photos, articles, movies, and definitions seamlessly.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Remote, Mouse and Keyboard | Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (14K ratings) — better | 1.0 (50 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews — better | 3.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 50 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Remote Sunrise LTD | Phil Trevor |
Customer experience
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard
Browser
User reviews
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard
- 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
- Remote Mouse Pro - forever$9.99
- Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 time$19.99
- Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 time$39.99
Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Remote, Mouse and Keyboard free?
Is Browser free?
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