Comparison

AirBoard vs Remote Control for Google TV

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

Head to head
About

AirBoard

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard, mouse, and touchpad for your Mac or Windows PC. Enjoy direct Bluetooth connectivity without needing extra apps or receivers. Ideal for presentations, media control, or when your computer peripherals are unavailable.

Highlights
  • Wireless keyboard with function keys and shortcuts
  • Precision touchpad with gesture support
  • Mac and Windows layout switching
  • Direct Bluetooth connection
  • Adjustable pointer speed and gestures
  • Remote media control
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard, touchpad, presentation remote, and media controller for your computer with AirBoard Pro. CHOOSE BLUETOOTH OR WI-FI AirBoard Pro provides two independent connection methods for Mac and Windows. Choose the one that fits your setup: • Bluetooth mode — connect directly to a compatible Mac or Windows PC. No AirBoard Receiver or shared Wi-Fi network is required. • Wi-Fi mode — install AirBoard Receiver on a Mac or Windows PC, keep both devices on the same local network, select the computer in AirBoard Pro, and enter the six-digit code shown by the receiver. On Mac, Wi-Fi mode requires macOS 13 or later and Accessibility permission. On Windows, AirBoard Receiver supports Windows 11 and requires a Private network connection and local network access through Windows Firewall. The two connection methods work independently. Bluetooth connects directly without AirBoard Receiver, while Wi-Fi mode uses AirBoard Receiver on Mac or Windows. After a successful Wi-Fi pairing, AirBoard Pro remembers the receiver for faster reconnection. Saved computers can be reviewed or removed from Wi-Fi settings at any time. FOUR CONTROL MODES Keyboard • Type with letters, numbers, function keys, arrow keys, modifiers, Backspace, Enter, and Space • Switch between Mac-style and Windows-style keyboard layouts • Use common actions such as Copy, Paste, Select All, and Undo • Turn your device sideways for a larger keyboard layout Touchpad • Move the pointer with natural touch gestures • Tap to click and use secondary click • Scroll with two fingers • Adjust pointer speed, scroll speed, natural scrolling, and gesture preferences Presentation • Move between previous and next slides • Start or end a presentation • Show a black screen • Return to the first slide • Designed for Keynote on Mac and PowerPoint on Windows Media • Play or pause media • Move to the previous or next track • Adjust volume • Mute or restore sound CUSTOM SHORTCUTS AND TEXT SNIPPETS Create reusable keyboard shortcuts for frequently used actions. Save text snippets, preview them before sending, and cancel when needed. Available text input depends on the supported keyboard layout and characters. CLEAR CONNECTION CONTROL See whether AirBoard Pro is ready for input, switch between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, select a discovered receiver, and manage saved computers from settings. AirBoard Pro sends keyboard, pointer, presentation, and media-control input. It is not a remote desktop, screen-sharing, cloud-sync, or file-transfer app. TRY BEFORE YOU UNLOCK The 3-day trial begins with your first unpaid input-ready connection. Lifetime access is available through a one-time in-app purchase. If you have already purchased, use Restore Purchase in the app settings. Compatibility depends on the computer, operating system, Bluetooth implementation, firewall configuration, and local network environment. Keep AirBoard Pro open and active for the most reliable input experience. Support: https://airboardpro.com/support Privacy Policy: https://airboardpro.com/privacy

About

Remote Control for Google TV

Features
Currently charting
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Turn your iPhone into a remote for your Google TV. Connect over Wi-Fi and control your TV with a full on-screen remote, with no extra hardware needed. Features - Automatically finds your Google TV on your Wi-Fi network - Full directional pad with OK, Back, and Home - Volume up and down, mute, and channel controls - Power, input, and media playback (play/pause, rewind, fast-forward) - Voice button - Pairs once, then reconnects automatically Requirements - Works with Google TV devices. - Your iPhone and your TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. - Your TV must be powered on and reachable on the network. This app cannot turn on a TV that is fully powered off. Remote Control for Google TV is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google. Google TV is a trademark of Google LLC.

Screenshots

AirBoard4 screens
Remote Control for Google TV2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AirBoard at Free against Remote Control for Google TV's $0.99. Remote Control for Google TV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#157 vs unranked). On 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

AirBoard is free to download; Remote Control for Google TV costs $0.99 up front. AirBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote Control for Google TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
AirBoard versus Remote Control for Google TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirBoardRemote Control for Google TV
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank—#157 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Wenlicai Technology Co., Ltd.Ruijin Cang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AirBoard

One-time1
  • AirBoard Pro Lifetime$4.99
None

Remote Control for Google TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirBoard free?
AirBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control for Google TV free?
Remote Control for Google TV costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AirBoard or Remote Control for Google TV have ads?
Neither AirBoard nor Remote Control for Google TV shows ads.

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