Remote, Mouse and Keyboard vs Ramblings
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.
Ramblings
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Ramblings is an adaptive AI notes app for people who think out loud. Capture messy thoughts by voice, then let Ramblings organize them using the context it learns from you: your projects, people, recurring work, vocabulary, and preferences. It is not just a voice recorder. It is a context-aware note taker for the thoughts that usually arrive while you are walking, driving, cooking, pacing, or between meetings. Say what is on your mind, from quick reminders to long brain dumps, and Ramblings turns it into structured notes, tasks, and follow-ups. Ramblings uses a simple walkie-talkie style flow. Talk naturally, then say "Over" when you want the AI to process what you said. Say "Break" to pause. Say "Done" to finish the session. You decide when a thought is ready, instead of waiting for silence detection to guess. You choose where your thoughts go. Ramblings gives you three processing modes, so you decide the tradeoff between privacy and power: -On-Device (Private) runs everything on your iPhone — your voice notes are processed by Apple Intelligence and stored only on your device, with nothing sent to our servers. It's slower and less capable than Cloud, and your notes aren't synced or backed up, but nothing ever leaves your phone. Requires an iPhone 15 Pro or newer on iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence enabled. -Hybrid keeps your notes stored on your iPhone while sending each rambling for AI processing, then discarding it — full cloud quality with local storage. -Cloud (the default) processes and stores your notes on our servers, synced and backed up across your devices. Switch anytime in Settings. Key features: -Adaptive AI notes: Ramblings can learn your projects, people, recurring tasks, vocabulary, and preferences -Voice-to-text capture: speak naturally instead of typing every thought -Brain dump organization: turn messy speech into structured notes and categories -Task extraction: pull out open loops, tasks, reminders, and follow-ups -Walkie-talkie control: say "Over", "Break", or "Done" to control the flow -Hands-free feedback: hear brief spoken confirmations while your phone stays in your pocket -Email export: send structured session notes to your inbox - Your Choice of Processing: Run entirely on-device for maximum privacy, or use the cloud for maximum quality. Switch anytime. Ramblings is useful for: -Capturing ideas before they disappear -Turning spoken thoughts into notes and tasks -Processing meeting thoughts and follow-ups -Dictating project notes while walking or commuting -Clearing mental clutter with a structured brain dump -Building a note system that understands your recurring context Free users can try Ramblings with limited daily voice capture. Ramblings Pro unlocks unlimited use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ramblings.app/privacy Stop starting from a blank note every time. Say what you mean, let Ramblings adapt, and move on.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ramblings at none against Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's shown. Ramblings also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (6 vs 2). On price and in-app purchases 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 Ramblings sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, Ramblings every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote, Mouse and Keyboard | Ramblings |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Remote Sunrise LTD | Brilliant Rebels |
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
Ramblings
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 week$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
Ramblings
- Ramblings Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
- Ramblings Pro Yearly$179.991 Year
- Ramblings Pro$890.00
Questions
Is Remote, Mouse and Keyboard free?
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Do Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Ramblings have ads?
Which is updated more often, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Ramblings?
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