Comparison

HID HOP vs KeyCmd

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

Head to head
About

HID HOP

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

About

KeyCmd

Features
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KeyCmd turns your device into a versatile wireless keyboard, touchpad, gamepad, macro pad and remote control. When paired with Openterface KeyMod, you can control PCs, servers, Raspberry Pi, embedded systems and other USB devices directly from your device. Use your device as a wireless keyboard for typing and sending special keys. Use the touchscreen as a touchpad for moving the pointer, clicking and scrolling. Create custom controls and macros for frequently used actions. KeyCmd also supports terminal control, making it useful for developers, system administrators and makers who need to interact with computers and embedded systems remotely. KeyCmd and KeyMod are designed for makers, developers, IT professionals, system administrators and hardware enthusiasts. No special software or drivers are required on the target device. KeyMod works as a standard USB HID keyboard and mouse.

Screenshots

HID HOP4 screens
KeyCmd4 screens

Verdict

The call

HID HOP and KeyCmd are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HID HOP versus KeyCmd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHID HOPKeyCmd
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathan BrewerGuangzhou Billio Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

HID HOP

No in-app purchases

None

KeyCmd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HID HOP free?
HID HOP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KeyCmd free?
KeyCmd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HID HOP or KeyCmd have ads?
Neither HID HOP nor KeyCmd shows ads.

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