Comparison

Mak Commander vs Scrombler

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

Head to head
About

Mak Commander

Features
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Your iPhone & iPad become the smartest keyboard and trackpad for your Mac. MK-Commander instantly transforms your device into a full remote keyboard, precision trackpad, media controller, and numpad — perfect for presentations, couch browsing, gaming shortcuts, and productivity. Whether you are working across the room, controlling your Mac on a stand, or replacing a physical keyboard, MK-Commander delivers a smooth, responsive, and intuitive experience designed for professionals and everyday users. Key Features: Precision Trackpad: • Smooth, low-latency cursor movement • Adjustable speed & sensitivity • Natural scroll gestures • Tap-to-click & drag support • Multi-touch gestures (swipe, scroll, zoom — depending on OS support) Full Custom Keyboard: • Modifier keys: ⌘ Command, ⌥ Option, ⌃ Control, ⇧ Shift • Special keys: Escape, Delete, Return, Arrow keys • Function keys F1–F12 • Quick actions (Brightness, Volume, Playback) Why MK-Commander? Most remote keyboard apps lag or feel limited. MK-Commander is built with high-performance, giving you: • 1:1 smooth cursor movement • Instant key delivery with zero noticeable delay • Clean, minimalistic UI • Production-grade stability Your Mac’s keyboard — now in your hand. Compatible With: • All macOS versions supported by the Mak Commander companion app • Works on iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, iPad Pro Privacy: MK-Commander does NOT collect personal data. All communication happens locally between your device and your Mac. terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Scrombler

This app transforms your keyboard into a secure messaging tool. Type normally, and your messages are instantly encrypted using a shared code, ensuring only intended recipients can read them. It prioritizes privacy with no network connections or data collection.

Highlights
  • Encrypted keyboard messaging
  • Deterministic encryption
  • Offline functionality
  • No accounts or servers
  • Local data storage
  • Keyboard group management
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Scrombler turns your keyboard into a cipher machine. Type normally and your messages come out encrypted — only people with your shared keyboard code can decode them. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Scrombler for a unique keyboard code. 2. Share the code with a friend, group chat, or anyone you want to communicate with privately. 3. Switch to the Scrombler keyboard and type. Every letter, number, and symbol is remapped into a scrambled output. 4. Your recipient enters the same code in their copy of Scrombler, and their keyboard can decode your messages instantly. No accounts. No servers. No sign-ups. Just a code between you and the people you trust. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Scrombler was designed from the ground up with privacy as the priority: - Zero network connections — the app never contacts any server, ever. - No keystroke logging — your typing is never recorded or monitored. - No analytics or tracking — we don't collect any data about you or how you use the app. - Everything stays on your device — cipher mappings, group settings, and avatars are stored locally only. The keyboard requests Full Access solely so the extension can read your saved cipher configurations via a shared on-device container. Nothing leaves your phone. DETERMINISTIC ENCRYPTION Every keyboard code produces the exact same cipher mapping on every device. This means two people with the same code will always get the same scrambled keyboard — no syncing, no cloud, no middleman. FEATURES - Generate unique keyboard codes with built-in checksum validation - Full keyboard support: letters, numbers, symbols, and shift - Decode mode: paste scrambled text to read it in plain language - Create keyboard groups to organize codes for different conversations - Custom group avatars from your photo library - Guided tour to get you started quickly - Works entirely offline UNLOCK MORE KEYBOARDS Scrombler includes one keyboard slot for free. Upgrade with a single lifetime purchase to unlock additional keyboard identities — perfect for keeping separate codes for different friend groups, teams, or conversations.

Screenshots

Mak Commander1 screens
Scrombler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mak Commander at 15.6 against Scrombler's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Mak Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Scrombler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Mak Commander versus Scrombler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMak CommanderScrombler
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMohammed KazimALEXANDER SEAWARD SEDENSTR COGGINS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mak Commander

Subscriptions2
  • Mak Commander Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Mak Commander Pro - Yearly$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Scrombler

One-time1
  • Multiple Keyboards Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Mak Commander free?
Mak Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scrombler free?
Scrombler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mak Commander or Scrombler have ads?
Neither Mak Commander nor Scrombler shows ads.

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