Comparison

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse vs Remote App

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

Head to head
About

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse

Transform your mobile device into a remote mouse and handwriting keyboard for your computer. Control your PC, Mac, or Linux from a distance, ideal for presentations or home theater use. Offers multi-touch gestures and voice recognition for seamless interaction.

Highlights
  • Handwriting and voice recognition input
  • Multi-touch gesture mouse control
  • Remote keyboard functionality
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Mac, Linux)
  • In-app purchases for accessory keys
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
Features
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iWritingPad is able to deliver the same iPad user experience to users on computer PC including Microsoft Windows, Mac OSX and Linux. The iPad's touch screen gestures as remote mouse and handwriting recognition keyboard operate computer PC / Home Theatre PC (HTPC). While you are sitting on big screen of living room, hotel room or classroom environment, iWritingPad provides you with relaxed and convenient experience to browse internet. It is a "MUST-HAVE" tool for businessman and classroom teacher. Handwriting and Voice Speech Recognition Function - native iPad / iPhone's multi-language handwriting / Voice spoken sentences support as your input device to Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, Apple desktops with OS X 10.6 or later and Linux from Ubuntu, Debian and Raspbian. Mouse controlled by multi-touches gesture - "1 finger moves" means MOUSE MOVE, - "1 finger taps" means LEFT MOUSE CLICK, - "2 fingers tap" means RIGHT MOUSE CLICK, - "2 fingers drag" means MOUSE WHEEL SCROLLING, - "1 finger holds and moves" means DRAG & DROP, - "2 fingers pinch gesture" means MINIMISE WINDOWS, - "2 fingers spread gesture" means MAXIMISE WINDOWS, - "3 fingers drag" means MOVING WINDOWS, - able to use mouse functions across multiple monitors of PC. Keyboard Functions - "Basic Keyboard" function provides handwriting and voice spoken to input the whole sentence and send to PC in one go. In-App purchase offers additional Accessory keys including Command and Option keys for Mac OS X, Windows and Alternate keys for Microsoft Windows, Super and Alternate keys for Linux and Volume control. - Support Emoji symbols. - "Real Keyboard" function provides direct typing at PC. In-App purchase offers additional Function keys (F1-F12), Editing control keys (Cut & Paste), iTunes controls (Apple OS X) or Media Player controls (Microsoft Windows), Rhythmbox Music Player (Default player for Linux), Speaker Volume control. Universal app - works for both iPad and iPhone. Single purchase will let you have iWritingPad on both iPad and iPhone capable to connect to all Mac, Windows and Linux. Please visit us at http://www.iwritingpad.com for more detail information and live demo video. iWritingPad Desktop Installation It requires to install iWritingPad desktop client program on your Windows / Apple Mac OS X / Linux which can be downloaded, together with video tutorial for installation, at http://www.iwritingpad.com/index.php/quick-download-installation/ These desktops are required to connect to the network same as iPad / iPhone. For details, go to www.iwritignpad.com. Or, the iWritingPad client desktop programs can also be downloaded from the links below directly. Follow the video tutorials for such installation. Microsoft Windows desktop and video tutorial https://s3.amazonaws.com/iwritingpad-window/iWritingPad_installer_v1.2.1.msi https://youtu.be/3swn2t1CNAg Mac desktop and video tutorial https://s3.amazonaws.com/iwritingpad-mac/iWritingPadClient_v1.1.1.zip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwZwLeYAsrk Ubuntu desktop and video tutorial https://s3.amazonaws.com/iwritingpad-ubuntu/iwritingpad_1.04.tar.gz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4c05QOtlQE For Debian desktop and video tutorial https://s3.amazonaws.com/iwritingpad-debian/iwritingpad_1.04-1.tar.gz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c42vWvo4608 Raspbian (Raspberry Pi) desktop and video tutorial https://s3.amazonaws.com/iwritingpad-raspbian/iwritingpad_1.04-1.tar.gz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl-PSqYPtMk Bluetooth connection For those Apple Mac desktops, bluetooth connection is recommended to ensure data communication between desktops and iPad/iPhone. Please refer to desktop installation for Mac OS X at http://www.iwritingpad.com/index.php/desktop-installation Contact Us Live Chat https://www.iwritingpad.com -> Contact us -> Live Chat Or inside App's Help menu -> Support - Live Chat Email support@iwritingpad.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iwritingpad

About

Remote App

Transform your iPhone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your PC or Mac. Control presentations, browse from your couch, or manage media players effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Simple setup with a free companion server.

Highlights
  • Wireless mouse and touchpad
  • Full keyboard input
  • Click, scroll, and zoom gestures
  • PC and Mac support
  • Media player control
  • Presentation control
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your PC or Mac. Perfect for remote work, browsing from bed, or controlling presentations. Works over Wi-Fi — no cables, no hassle. Remote App transforms your iPhone into a powerful wireless remote control for your computer. Whether you're working, presenting, or watching a movie on your laptop, control everything effortlessly from your phone. Key Features - Wireless Mouse (trackpad-style) - Full Keyboard input support - Click, scroll, and zoom gestures - Supports both PC and Mac - Clean, lag-free experience Great for: - Couch browsing - Controlling media on your PC - PowerPoint or Keynote presentations - Typing from a distance - Media Remote: Manage media players like VLC, Spotify, iTunes, and more. - Works as Netflix Remote, Amazon Prime Remote, YouTube Remote. Simple Setup: Download the free companion server for PC/Mac Connect your iPhone and computer to the same Wi-Fi You're ready to control! Just smooth, wireless control. Join millions of satisfied users and revolutionise the way you interact with your computer! Terms of Use: https://vlcmobileremote.com/terms/

Screenshots

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse4 screens
Remote App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote App at 3.4 against iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse's 2.7. iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Remote App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote App holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse's written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse ships an update monthly, Remote App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse versus Remote App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWritingPad Keyboard MouseRemote App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (9 ratings)3.4 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings919 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2ConnectMe LimitedAdarsh Urs

Customer experience

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Remote App

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse

One-time4
  • iWritingPad keyboard$1.99
  • iWritingPad Mouse$1.99
  • iWritingPad Basic Keyboard Mouse$4.99
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  • iWritingPad Real Keyboard Mouse$4.99
2 purchases

Remote App

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock Full Features - Annual7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • All Features Unlocker$5.99

Questions

Is iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse free?
iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote App free?
Remote App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse or Remote App?
Remote App is rated higher. iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse averages 2.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Remote App averages 3.4 from 19 ratings.
Do iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse or Remote App have ads?
Remote App shows ads; iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse does not.
Which is updated more often, iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse or Remote App?
iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse ships an update monthly, and Remote App every 5 weeks. Most recently, iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse was updated on November 1, 2026 and Remote App on November 3, 2026.

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