MultiLink vs Remote Helper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MultiLink
Transform your mobile device into a wireless control center for multiple computers. Enjoy a precision trackpad and customizable keyboard with instant device switching and a premium typing experience. Connects automatically over WiFi with zero configuration.
- Multi-device wireless control
- Precision trackpad and keyboard
- Automatic WiFi connection
- Instant device switching
- Customizable keyboard themes and sounds
- Cross-platform support (macOS, Windows, Linux)
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a professional, multi-device wireless control center. MultiLink: Remote Keyboard is a high-performance input solution designed for power users, developers, and creators. It transforms your mobile device into a precision trackpad and a fully customizable mechanical keyboard that controls all your computers over WiFi. ZERO CONFIGURATION: AUTO-CONNECT Say goodbye to complex IP settings. Simply open the MultiLink Desktop Client on your computers, and the app will automatically discover and establish a secure connection instantly. It’s truly plug-and-play for your local network. INSTANT MULTI-DEVICE SWITCHING Managing a MacBook, a Windows PC, and a Linux server at once? MultiLink lets you jump between connected devices with a single tap. It is the ultimate software KVM switch, allowing you to control an entire desk of computers from one screen. THE ULTIMATE TYPING EXPERIENCE Stunning Themes: Choose from a wide variety of keyboard skins—from minimalist modern to vibrant RGB aesthetics. Immersive Audio: Toggle high-fidelity mechanical switch sounds, clicky laptop tones, or silent modes. Dynamic Animations: Experience fluid, reactive visual feedback with every keystroke that makes typing on glass feel tactile. PRECISION TRACKPAD & GESTURES Turn your iPad or iPhone into a massive multi-touch trackpad. Navigate your desktop with smooth scrolling, right-click support, and precision cursor control optimized for ultra-low latency. KEY FEATURES: Full Cross-Platform Support: Native compatibility with macOS, Windows, and Linux. Ultra-Low Latency: Optimized WiFi protocol ensures a "wired-feel" response for typing and mouse movement. Automatic Discovery: No manual setup; finds your PCs instantly on the same network. Haptic Feedback: Feel every click with integrated taptic engine support. HOW TO GET STARTED: Download the free MultiLink Desktop Client on your Mac, PC, or Linux machine. Ensure your mobile device and computers are on the same WiFi network. Open MultiLink on your iPhone/iPad and start controlling!
Remote Helper
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"Hello. I'm Remote Helper. Type on your phone, I'll type on your computer." Meet Remote Helper. He turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard or remote for your Mac or Windows PC. Everything travels over your own Wi-Fi and you can connect multiple source and target devices at the same time. Connection requires the Remote Helper Listener to be installed on your target devices, it can be downloaded here: https://github.com/Frazilpop/Remote-Helper-Listener The first time a new device connects, a window shows a 6-digit code – type it on the device once and it's trusted from then on.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Helper at none against MultiLink's 1. Remote Helper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). MultiLink's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. MultiLink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.
MultiLink ships an update every 9 days, Remote Helper every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MultiLink | Remote Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 荷芬 赵 | Fraser Mackenzie |
In-app purchases
MultiLink
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
Remote Helper
No in-app purchases
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