Comparison

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse vs AirBoard

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

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

Screenshots

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse4 screens
AirBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AirBoard at 4.0 against iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse's 2.7. AirBoard also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 AirBoard 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

AirBoard holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse's written reviews are positive against 0% of AirBoard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse ships an update monthly, AirBoard weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse versus AirBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWritingPad Keyboard MouseAirBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (9 ratings)4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2ConnectMe LimitedShenzhen Wenlicai Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse

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

AirBoard

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

AirBoard

One-time1
  • AirBoard Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse free?
iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AirBoard free?
AirBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse or AirBoard?
AirBoard is rated higher. iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse averages 2.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while AirBoard averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse or AirBoard have ads?
Neither iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse nor AirBoard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse or AirBoard?
iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse ships an update monthly, and AirBoard weekly. Most recently, iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse was updated on November 1, 2026 and AirBoard on October 31, 2026.

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