Comparison

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard vs Zero Dark

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

Zero Dark

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Zero Dark is the alarm clock you can't snooze your way out of. Stop the alarm and a wake mission opens. Do the sums, type your goal, shake your phone, walk the steps or scan the code you stuck in the kitchen. Walk away without finishing and it rings again three minutes later. EARN THE MORNING Every clean wake earns rank. Snoozes and missed alarms cost it. Seven ranks from Recruit to Commander, re-earned every day from your last 14 days, with promotions you'll feel and demotions you won't want. A COACH IN YOUR EAR Four coaches, four voices, from supportive to unhinged. Pick how hard you want to be pushed. Your goal stays on screen in your own words, right when you'd rather go back to sleep. COMMENDATIONS AND RECORDS Seventeen commendations for the mornings that count: Iron Week, No Snooze Week, Before Five and more. Every mission is timed, so there's a best to beat every morning. YOUR GOAL, AS A MAP Set the end goal, whether it's £1M, a marathon or a finished book. Milestones on the way, your position on the trail, daily orders underneath, and a warning when you've stalled. SOMEONE IN YOUR CORNER Pick one person to hold you to it. Miss an alarm and Zero Dark drafts the message; you send it. When it's hard, ask them for a push. They don't need the app. BUILT ON APPLE'S ALARMS Zero Dark uses AlarmKit, the same alarm system as the Clock app, so it rings through Silent mode and Focus. Snooze shows its price on the Lock Screen, with a live countdown. FREE Alarms, the Math, Shake and Type missions, rank, commendations, the map and your partner. ZERO DARK PRO Scan and Steps missions, the Savage and Unhinged coaches, the wake-up check, every alarm sound and unlimited alarms. £2.99 a month, or the equivalent in your currency. PRIVATE No account, no ads, no tracking. Everything stays on your iPhone. Zero Dark Pro is an auto-renewing monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zerodark.labiireatum.co.uk/privacy

Screenshots

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard4 screens
Zero Dark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zero Dark at none against Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's shown. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days) and device support (6 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Zero Dark sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, Zero Dark every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard versus Zero Dark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote, Mouse and KeyboardZero Dark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB10 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDLabii Reatum LTD

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

Zero Dark

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

Subscriptions5
  • Remote,Mouse and Keyboard - 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 week3 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
1 purchases

Zero Dark

Subscriptions1
  • Zero Dark Pro$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Remote, Mouse and Keyboard free?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zero Dark free?
Zero Dark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Zero Dark have ads?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard shows ads; Zero Dark does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Zero Dark?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, and Zero Dark every 9 days. Most recently, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard was updated on October 29, 2026 and Zero Dark on October 25, 2026.

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