Comparison

TapBoard vs Remio

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

Head to head
About

TapBoard

Features
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TapBoard lets you perform quick actions right from your keyboard. Insert preset text, open apps, or trigger shortcuts — all offline and secure. Features: • Quick access to your saved actions • Works completely offline • No data collection or tracking • Simple, lightweight, and fast TapBoard keeps everything on your device — your data stays private and secure.

About

Remio

Control your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer from your iPhone or iPad with a high-performance remote desktop experience. Enjoy seamless connectivity, intuitive touch controls, and the ability to use your device as a second screen for your computer. It offers secure, end-to-end encrypted connections for remote access and support.

Highlights
  • Remote PC, Mac, and Linux control
  • High-performance streaming (6K, 120 FPS)
  • Intuitive touch and trackpad modes
  • Use device as a second screen
  • Secure end-to-end encryption
  • Remote support capabilities
Features
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Remio is a free remote desktop app for iPhone and iPad: control your Mac, Windows PC or Linux computer from your phone or tablet, at home or over the internet, up to 6K at 120 FPS. Every touch lands right away and text stays crisp — it feels like you're sitting at your computer. Free at home or at work: no time limit, no ads, no card to enter. ▸ CONNECT IN SECONDS Install the free Remio Host on your computer, then scan its QR code or type its Device ID and PIN. No account, no router setup — on the same Wi‑Fi or from anywhere. ▸ REMOTE SUPPORT WITH AN INVITATION Help a friend or family member with their computer, or get help on yours. Invite someone to a computer on your account for 1, 8 or 24 hours, choose what they can do — control, clipboard, files, sound — and revoke it any time. Nobody gets in until you say yes on the computer. Got a code? Join with it from Pair. ▸ FEELS LIKE YOUR MACHINE • The remote desktop reshapes itself to your screen, pixel-perfect, and follows when you rotate • A dedicated virtual display sized exactly to your device, not a squeezed copy of the host's monitor • Up to 6K at 120 FPS with hardware H.265, and about 8 ms of processing latency on your local network • HDR from a Mac with Apple silicon or a Windows PC, on an iPhone or iPad with an HDR screen • Close the MacBook lid and keep working — no dummy HDMI dongle ▸ TOUCH THAT MAKES SENSE • Trackpad mode turns your screen into a precision trackpad — a remote mouse and keyboard for your computer. Direct Touch lets you tap exactly where you see it. • Tap to click, two-finger tap to right-click, scroll, pinch to zoom, press and hold to drag, three-finger swipes between desktops and into Mission Control • The on-screen keyboard never covers what you type, and shortcuts carry through — with a real Windows key • Apple Pencil, a keyboard and trackpad on iPad, or your controller to play PC games ▸ A SECOND SCREEN FOR YOUR COMPUTER Make your iPhone or iPad an extra display for your Mac, Windows PC or Linux computer and move windows over to it. It extends your desktop instead of copying it, straight between your devices — never through a relay or Remio's servers. On Linux it needs GNOME or X11; away from your own network, the latest Remio Host. ▸ BUILT FOR IPHONE DUO Fold it halfway and it's a mini laptop — your computer on top, the keyboard below the hinge. ▸ EVERYTHING WITHIN REACH One board holds the keyboard, zoom, volume, files, apps, displays and settings, arranged your way. Hear your computer's sound, copy on one device and paste on the other, send files to your computer, type your clipboard into sign-in screens that block paste, pick which screen to view, and blank or lock the computer's screen. Picture in Picture keeps your computer in view, and your session stays on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. ▸ PRIVATE BY DESIGN Video, audio, input, clipboard and files are encrypted end to end. A direct peer-to-peer connection by default; an encrypted relay only when your network needs it. No ads, no data brokers, nothing on your screen is logged. ▸ QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK Can I control my Mac from my iPhone? Yes — or a Windows 11 or 10 PC (Home included) or a Linux computer, from any iPhone or iPad. Does it work on a different network? Yes — at home, at work or on cellular, without opening ports on your router. Is Remio really free? Yes — free to use, with no time limit and no ads. Do I need an account? No — pair with a QR code, or the Device ID and PIN. Can I use my iPad as a second monitor for Windows? Yes — for a Windows PC, a Mac or a Linux computer. Is it safe? Yes — everything is encrypted end to end, and only devices you've paired, or a guest you let in, can connect. ▸ WORKS WITH YOUR COMPUTERS Remio Host — free at remio.net — runs on macOS, Windows and Linux. Remio also runs on Mac, Windows PCs, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. Terms of Use: https://remio.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://remio.net/privacy

Screenshots

TapBoard2 screens
Remio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapBoard at none against Remio's 1. TapBoard also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Remio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. TapBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TapBoard versus Remio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapBoardRemio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrinh TuanLong Ngo Huynh

In-app purchases

None

TapBoard

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Remio

Subscriptions1
  • Remio Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is TapBoard free?
TapBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remio free?
Remio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TapBoard or Remio have ads?
Neither TapBoard nor Remio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TapBoard or Remio?
TapBoard ships an update every 3 days, and Remio every 3 days. Most recently, TapBoard was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remio on November 5, 2026.

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