Comparison

PSDremote vs HID HOP

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

Head to head
About

PSDremote

Features
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Turn Your iPhone or iPad into a Powerful Photoshop Control Surface! Even your dad's iPhone 7 from 2016 running on iOS15 :D Ever wished you could access Photoshop’s tools without digging through endless menus? Want to keep your main hand on the stylus while adjusting brushes, layers, or colors with your other hand? With PSDreamote, you can transform any iOS device (from iOS 15 on) into a feature-packed remote control panel for Photoshop on your Mac.

Celebrate Your Apple Devices’ Longevity! Apple products are famously built to last, often remaining capable long after they’re replaced by newer models. PSDreamote proudly embraces this philosophy by giving your older iPhones and iPads a meaningful second life as intuitive Photoshop control surfaces. Don’t let these reliable devices stay hidden away in drawers—put them back to work, beautifully. (And of course, it works beautifully on that shiny new iPhone already in your pocket!)
 Key Features:
 Interactive Tool Grid All essential Photoshop tools at your fingertips: brush, eraser, 
selection tools, transform commands, layer operations, and more.
With a longpress on any icon the Tool Palette expands to reveal virtually all Photoshop Tools. On iPads all Tools selectable at all times. Color Picker & Swatches A live color picker with a smooth gradient and quick swatches. Quickly sample foreground and background colors. Or by long pressing assigning your own favorite color to the swatch

Two way communication
Tool or Color Changes that are directly made in Photoshop are reflected in almost real-time in the PSDreamote app.
 Transform & Distort Flip, skew, distort layers—without clutter on your Mac screen.
 Instant Brush Adjustments Change brush size, hardness and your canvas zoom 
like having a custom control deck for your painting workflow.
 Why PSDreamote? Stay Focused: Keep your stylus on the canvas—your other hand picks brushes, transforms layers, or changes colors from your device. Seamless: Real-time communication with Photoshop; minimal lag. Free Beta: We’re in beta—feedback is welcome to shape future features! System Requirements: • iOS 15+ • PSDreamoteHost app on macOS 13+ • Current Version of Adobe Photoshop on Mac 
(Legacy versions may have usage limitations) How to Get Started: 1. Install PSDreamote on your iPhone/iPad.
2. Check out the Demo mode to check out the look and feel of the ControlPanel 3. If you like what you see, download the Host macOS app from psdreamote.com 4. Launch the Mac app, Open PSDreamote on your iPhone/iPad, scan the QR code shown on the mac— BOOM done! Questions or Feedback? Write us Feedback and your ideas how to streamline your workflow even more on PSDreamote.com “Adobe Photoshop” is a registered trademark of Adobe Inc.
This product is not endorsed by or affiliated with Adobe Inc.

About

HID HOP

Transform your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for any computer. Control your device from a distance with features like media controls and secure PIN protection. Works seamlessly with macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS.

Highlights
  • Full keyboard with special keys
  • Precision trackpad with tap-to-click
  • Media controls
  • Secure PIN-protected connection
  • Low-latency response
  • Works with any USB HID computer
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for any computer with HID-HOP. Connect to the HID-HOP USB dongle via Bluetooth and control your computer from across the room – perfect for presentations, media centers, or couch computing. FEATURES: • Full keyboard with special keys and shortcuts • Precision trackpad with tap-to-click and scrolling • Media controls for play/pause, volume, and track navigation • Secure PIN-protected connection with encrypted Bluetooth • Low-latency response for smooth, real-time control • Works with any computer that supports USB HID devices REQUIREMENTS: • HID-HOP USB dongle (nRF52840-based hardware) • iPhone with Bluetooth Low Energy support • iOS 15.0 or later HOW IT WORKS: 1. Plug the HID-HOP dongle into your computer's USB port 2. Open the app and scan for your dongle 3. Enter your security PIN to pair 4. Start typing and controlling! The dongle appears as a standard USB keyboard and mouse to your computer – no drivers or software installation required. Works with macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS. Perfect for: • Home theater and media center control • Presentations and meetings • Controlling computers from a distance • Accessibility and convenience Open source firmware available at github.com/nathanabrewer

Screenshots

PSDremote3 screens
HID HOP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PSDremote at 15.0 against HID HOP's 17.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PSDremote ships an update every 4 days, HID HOP weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PSDremote versus HID HOP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPSDremoteHID HOP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian ListNathan Brewer

In-app purchases

None

PSDremote

No in-app purchases

None

HID HOP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PSDremote free?
PSDremote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HID HOP free?
HID HOP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PSDremote or HID HOP have ads?
Neither PSDremote nor HID HOP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PSDremote or HID HOP?
PSDremote ships an update every 4 days, and HID HOP weekly. Most recently, PSDremote was updated on October 25, 2026 and HID HOP on October 25, 2026.

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