Comparison

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard vs Unified Remote

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

Unified Remote

Transform your device into a versatile WiFi remote for your computer. Control over 90 programs, including media players, presentations, and your mouse and keyboard. Enjoy a seamless experience with easy setup and advanced security features.

Highlights
  • WiFi universal remote control
  • Mouse and keyboard control
  • Media player control
  • Presentation control
  • File manager
  • Server password protection and encryption
  • Wake On LAN
Features
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THE ONE-AND-ONLY REMOTE FOR YOUR COMPUTER Unified Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote control for your Windows PC, Mac, or Linux computer. Preloaded with support for 100+ programs — mouse and keyboard, media players, presentations, screen mirroring, file browsing, power control, and much more. Completely redesigned from the ground up: a fast, modern app that feels right at home on the latest iPhone and iPad. CONTROL EVERYTHING • Mouse — smooth single- and multi-touch trackpad with scrolling, right-click, and drag • Keyboard — full keyboard input, including modifier keys, function keys, and shortcuts like Cmd+Tab • Media — play/pause, volume, and track controls, always one tap away • Screen — mirror your computer's display and control it remotely • Files — browse and manage files and folders • Power — shut down, restart, lock, and wake your computer (Wake on LAN) WORKS WITH YOUR APPS Spotify, VLC, Kodi, Plex, Netflix, YouTube, iTunes, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and many more — plus custom remotes you can build yourself. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Wake your computer, open remotes, send actions, type text, and control the mouse — straight from Siri, the Shortcuts app, or your Home Screen. MADE FOR iPAD A dedicated iPad layout with a sidebar for fast switching between remotes — your whole setup, side by side. EASY SETUP 1. Install the free server on your computer — www.unifiedremote.com 2. Open the app; your computer is discovered automatically 3. Start controlling Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux — plus Raspberry Pi and Arduino Yún. Connections can be password-protected and encrypted. FREE & FULL VERSION The free version includes 18 remotes, including mouse, keyboard, media, and power. A single one-time purchase unlocks every remote and the extended keyboard — no subscriptions. Questions or feedback? Visit www.unifiedremote.com for help and support.

Screenshots

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard4 screens
Unified Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard at 4.5 against Unified Remote's 3.8. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 290) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Unified Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

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 Unified Remote sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote, Mouse and Keyboard has 14K ratings behind it against 290, 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 68% of Unified Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, Unified Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard versus Unified Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote, Mouse and KeyboardUnified Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14K ratings) — better3.8 (290 ratings)
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews — better68.3% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better290
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDUnified Intents

Customer experience

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

All ratings14,320 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews2,815 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative18.3%

Unified Remote

All ratings290 ratings
Positive69.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative24.5%
Written reviews278 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative24.1%

User reviews

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 💡 Versatile remote control features
  • 🔒 Secure connection
  • 🎨 Customizable interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🔋 Drains device battery
  • 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
  • 🔍 Difficult to find free version
  • 🤖 Intrusive ads in free version

Unified Remote

From 290 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Extensive functionality
  • 💡 Customizable remotes
  • 🚀 Responsive and fast
  • 👍 Works well as a remote control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Buggy mouse/keyboard controls
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with anonymous data collection

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

Unified Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard not working on Windows 8.1
  • Inability to close keyboard once opened
  • Inconsistent behavior after updates
  • Purchased features not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Sleep timer for PC
  • Apple Watch support
  • Improved Siri/Shortcuts integration
  • Better handling of large music libraries

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

Subscriptions5
  • Remote Control Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Remote Mouse Pro - 12 month7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Remote Mouse Pro - 1 month$9.991 Month
  • Remote Control Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remote Mouse Pro - forever$9.99
  • Remote Mouse Pro - forever$19.99
  • Remote Mouse Pro - lifetime$39.99
5 purchases

Unified Remote

One-time5
  • Extended Keyboard$0.99
  • Extra Remote8 variants$0.99
  • Quick Switch$0.99
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  • Extended Remote List$0.99
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is Remote, Mouse and Keyboard free?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unified Remote free?
Unified Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Unified Remote?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is rated higher. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Unified Remote averages 3.8 from 290 ratings.
Do Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Unified Remote have ads?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard shows ads; Unified Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Unified Remote?
Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, and Unified Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard was updated on September 24, 2026 and Unified Remote on September 22, 2026.

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