Remote, Mouse and Keyboard vs Duskpad
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.
Duskpad
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Duskpad is a brutally efficient 3-minute nightly offload for people who don’t actually want to “journal,” they just want their brain to shut up. It’s built around an uncomfortable reality: most nighttime anxiety isn’t deep mystery—it’s unfinished social risk, looming consequences, and avoidance. The app doesn’t soothe first; it extracts. You do a timed “worry purge” with sharp prompts that force specificity (who/what/when/what you’re afraid will happen), then it converts the mess into a next-day Action List with a default bias toward the smallest irreversible step (send the text, book the appointment, open the doc, check the balance). The taboo version people secretly want: permission to admit the ugliest thought without being judged, and a system that treats worries like liabilities—captured, categorized, assigned an owner (often you), and scheduled. It also recognizes that some worries are ‘performative’ (your brain generating doom to feel in control) and calls them out with a “This is a rumination loop” label. The app is not a therapist. It’s a nightly mental repo: dump, triage, decide. Then sleep. Exploration path fit (Sleep Worry Winddown Night Mind Dump): the product evolves from gentle winddown to a more honest ‘cognitive inbox’ that prioritizes extraction and containment over comfort. Winddown is the wrapper; the mind dump is the engine. FEATURES: • 3-minute guided Worry Dump (hard timer rapid prompts: ‘What are you afraid will happen?’ ‘What’s the evidence?’ ‘What’s the smallest next step?’) • Auto-triage categorization (work/relationships/money/health/self-image custom tags) with ‘Rumination Loop’ detection (repeated entries without new info) • Next-Day Action List (AM digest) that converts worries into 1–3 micro-actions, with an explicit ‘Do / Defer / Delete / Discuss’ decision • Confession Mode (optional): write the thought you don’t want to say out loud; stored with extra lock deliberately non-therapeutic labeling (e.g., ‘Jealousy’, ‘Guilt’, ‘Avoidance’) • Sleep Gate: after the dump, the app locks editing for the night (to prevent endless rewriting) and offers a 60–120s grounding drill (breath, body scan, or ‘name 5 things’) • Worry Ledger insights: ‘Top recurring themes’, ‘Most expensive loops’ (time spent), ‘Avoidance streaks’, and a weekly ‘What you keep not doing’ report SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: • Free trial available - try all premium features before subscribing • Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to Settings Apple ID Subscriptions Privacy Policy: https://hatchingpoint.com/duskpad/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://hatchingpoint.com/duskpad/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard at every 4 days against Duskpad's every 2 weeks. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard also leads on device support (6 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Duskpad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, Duskpad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote, Mouse and Keyboard | Duskpad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (14K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Remote Sunrise LTD | Hatching Point LLC |
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
Duskpad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Duskpad
- Monthly Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Questions
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