# Remote, Mouse and Keyboard vs Browser

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.

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 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote, Mouse and Keyboard | Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse-and-keyboard/id629019487/reviews)** | [1.0 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-web-search-via-google/id6511250859/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 3.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 145 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) | [Phil Trevor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661462358) |

## 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


### Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-web-search-via-google/id6511250859)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work as advertised
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatible with Apple TV

**Requested features**

- Allow direct web browsing on Apple TV
- Refund option for unsatisfied users


## Frequently asked 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 19, 2026 and Browser on October 17, 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.*