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.
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.
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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Remote, Mouse and Keyboard | Zero Dark |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 days |
| 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 |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | Remote Sunrise LTD | Labii 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
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard
- 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
- Remote Mouse Pro - forever$9.99
- Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 time$19.99
- Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 time$39.99
Zero Dark
- Zero Dark Pro$2.991 Month
Questions
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