Comparison

Remote Mouse & Keyboard vs Control My Mac

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote Mouse & Keyboard

Transform your smartphone or tablet into a wireless mouse and keyboard for your computer. Enjoy seamless control with touchpad gestures, customizable sensitivity, and an on-screen keyboard, all optimized for minimal battery consumption.

Highlights
  • Wireless mouse and keyboard functionality
  • Touchpad controls with gesture support
  • Customizable cursor sensitivity
  • On-screen keyboard for typing
  • Optimized for battery life
  • Quick and easy setup
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Turn your smartphone or tablet into a wireless mouse with our app! Whether you're delivering a presentation, controlling your Mac from across the room, or just want a more convenient way to interact with your device, our app is here to help! Main Features: 1. Quick and Easy Setup Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac in just a few seconds — no technical setup required. 2. Touchpad Controls Enjoy smooth and responsive touchpad functionality with gesture support. Swipe, scroll, and tap effortlessly! 3. Seamless Apple Ecosystem Integration Designed exclusively for macOS and iOS/iPadOS, ensuring stable performance and full compatibility across your Apple devices. 4. Customizable Sensitivity Adjust cursor speed and responsiveness to suit your personal preference and ensure comfortable use. 5. Built-in Keyboard Access Use the on-screen keyboard to type directly on your computer without needing to switch between devices. 6. Optimized for Battery Life Engineered to consume minimal power, allowing for extended use without draining your battery. Why Choose Our App? Intuitive design for smooth and easy navigation Regular updates that enhance functionality and stability Dedicated support team ready to assist with any questions or issues Take full control of your computer in a new and convenient way. Download our app today and discover the freedom of wireless control! A subscription is required to unlock all available features. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your device settings. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/tapmouse-app-wireless-mouse-privacy-policy/efb33a0a-47a2-49a3-8070-0d2edea513a5/privacy Terms of Use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/tapmouse-app-wireless-mouse-terms-of-use/5155156c-4a50-44c0-a594-441ceaa5ed3c/terms

About

Control My Mac

Control your Mac from your iPhone or iPad with a customizable shortcut grid, wireless trackpad, and keyboard. It offers one-handed operation and strong privacy features, connecting directly to your Mac.

Highlights
  • Customizable shortcut grids per app
  • Wireless trackpad and keyboard
  • App and window launcher
  • One-handed operation
  • Device-to-device encrypted connection
  • Free 7-day trial of Full App features
Features
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Control My Mac puts your Mac's shortcuts on your iPhone or iPad: a Grid of big one-tap buttons for every Mac app, which switches in by itself when that app comes forward. It is also a wireless trackpad, keyboard and app Launcher you can use with one finger from anywhere in the room. Install the free Mac companion app from controlmymac.com, scan its QR code, and you are connected. No account, no sign-up. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Grid: your own shortcut buttons, with a separate grid for each Mac app. Teach it a key combination straight from your Mac • Trackpad: move, click, right-click and scroll with one finger • Keyboard: type live, or write a draft and insert it in one go • Launcher: your Mac's open apps as a grid. Bring any app or window forward, or open a saved set • Mac keyboard shortcuts, gestures, presets and quick controls • iPad: a larger trackpad, roomier keyboard, bigger Grid and a layout you can rearrange • Light, Dark and any accent color, plus Help Mode, where every button explains itself Scrolling, the full Grid, the Launcher, Mac shortcuts, gestures and presets are part of Full App (details below). MADE FOR ONE HAND Every control sits within reach of a single finger, whether you use one hand by choice or by necessity. Run a Mac connected to your TV from the sofa, use it as a presentation clicker, or keep it next to you at the desk. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No servers. Your iPhone or iPad connects straight to your Mac over Bluetooth or your local network, encrypted device-to-device, and nothing you type or do leaves your two devices. The Mac app needs macOS Accessibility permission so it can move your cursor and type for you. The camera only scans the pairing code, and Local Network is only used to find your Mac. ESSENTIALS STAYS AVAILABLE. FULL APP IS OPTIONAL. Try Full App free for 7 days to use every module before deciding. When the trial ends: • Essentials Plan, free: trackpad movement, click, right click, Live and Draft Keyboard basics, one Grid button, Launcher preview, dark mode, accent colors and Help Mode • Full App, a monthly or yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase: scrolling, the full Grid with app grids and Auto-Switch, Launcher and window switching without upgrade prompts, Mac keyboard shortcuts, full gestures, presets and quick controls Prices vary by country. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple Account and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. The lifetime option is a one-off purchase with no renewal. WHAT YOU NEED • iPhone or iPad with iOS or iPadOS 18 or later • The free Mac companion app on macOS 14 or later, from controlmymac.com • Both devices within Bluetooth range, or on the same Wi-Fi network Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.controlmymac.com/privacy

Screenshots

Remote Mouse & Keyboard4 screens
Control My Mac4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Control My Mac at free with in-app purchases against Remote Mouse & Keyboard's subscription. Control My Mac also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Remote Mouse & Keyboard's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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 & Keyboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Control My Mac sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Control My Mac holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse & Keyboard has 73 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote Mouse & Keyboard versus Control My Mac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Mouse & KeyboardControl My Mac
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (73 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings73 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROXFERT OUSebastian Skoic

Customer experience

Remote Mouse & Keyboard

All ratings55 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Control My Mac

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote Mouse & Keyboard

Subscriptions2
  • TapMouse Premium (wekly trial)3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • TapMouse Premium (weekly std)$3.997 Days
5 purchases

Control My Mac

Subscriptions3
  • Full App - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Full App - Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Full App - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Full App - Lifetime$49.99
  • Full App - Lifetime$119.99

Questions

Is Remote Mouse & Keyboard free?
Remote Mouse & Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Control My Mac free?
Control My Mac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Mouse & Keyboard or Control My Mac?
Control My Mac is rated higher. Remote Mouse & Keyboard averages 4.6 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Control My Mac averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Remote Mouse & Keyboard or Control My Mac have ads?
Neither Remote Mouse & Keyboard nor Control My Mac shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse & Keyboard or Control My Mac?
Remote Mouse & Keyboard ships an update every 2 days, and Control My Mac every 2 days. Most recently, Remote Mouse & Keyboard was updated on October 28, 2026 and Control My Mac on October 28, 2026.

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