Comparison

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse vs btkbd

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

btkbd

Transform your phone into a full-sized Bluetooth keyboard for various devices like laptops, tablets, and smart TVs. Easily type emails, messages, and more without needing extra hardware. Ideal for on-the-go use or when you need a convenient typing solution.

Highlights
  • Turns phone into a full-sized keyboard
  • Connects via Bluetooth
  • Supports laptops, tablets, TVs, and consoles
  • Easy setup and pairing
  • Convenient for travel and remote use
  • Type emails, messages, and notes
Features
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Imagine turning your phone into a trusty, full-sized keyboard whenever you need it. That’s exactly what this app does. No fuss, no fancy tricks—just a straightforward way to type on all kinds of devices, from your laptop and tablet to your TV box, gaming console, or even a smart fridge that supports a Bluetooth keyboard. With a few quick taps, you’ll be typing away, crafting emails, notes, and all sorts of messages as if you were using a regular keyboard. It’s great for those moments when you’re on the go and don’t want to lug around extra gear. The setup is easy—just open the app, pair it via Bluetooth, and you’re good to go. Type comfortably and confidently, whether you’re writing that big project proposal, chatting with friends, playing a game that needs precise input, or simply searching for your next movie to watch. You’ll have all the keys you need right there on your phone’s screen. Want to lean back on the couch while typing on your smart TV? No problem. Need something lighter to carry than a full keyboard while traveling? This app has you covered. It’s a handy companion that’s always with you, making everyday tasks a little smoother and more enjoyable. Give it a try, and discover how easy it can be to transform your phone into your personal keyboard assistant.

Screenshots

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse4 screens
btkbd3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: btkbd at 71% against iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse's 29%. btkbd also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.7) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 btkbd sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

btkbd holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse's written reviews are positive against 71% of btkbd's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse ships an update monthly, btkbd fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse versus btkbd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWritingPad Keyboard Mousebtkbd
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (9 ratings)3.9 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings916 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2ConnectMe LimitedIaroslav Mironov

Customer experience

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse

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

btkbd

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative23.8%

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
1 purchases

btkbd

One-time1
  • btkbd.pro$3.99

Questions

Is iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse free?
iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is btkbd free?
btkbd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse or btkbd?
btkbd is rated higher. iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse averages 2.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while btkbd averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.
Do iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse or btkbd have ads?
Neither iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse nor btkbd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse or btkbd?
iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse ships an update monthly, and btkbd fortnightly. Most recently, iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse was updated on October 23, 2026 and btkbd on October 24, 2026.

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