Comparison

Unified Remote vs Bluetouch™

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

Head to head
About

Unified Remote

Transform your device into a versatile WiFi remote for your computer. Control over 90 programs, including media players, presentations, and your mouse and keyboard. Enjoy a seamless experience with easy setup and advanced security features.

Highlights
  • WiFi universal remote control
  • Mouse and keyboard control
  • Media player control
  • Presentation control
  • File manager
  • Server password protection and encryption
  • Wake On LAN
Features
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THE ONE-AND-ONLY REMOTE FOR YOUR COMPUTER Unified Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote control for your Windows PC, Mac, or Linux computer. Preloaded with support for 100+ programs — mouse and keyboard, media players, presentations, screen mirroring, file browsing, power control, and much more. Completely redesigned from the ground up: a fast, modern app that feels right at home on the latest iPhone and iPad. CONTROL EVERYTHING • Mouse — smooth single- and multi-touch trackpad with scrolling, right-click, and drag • Keyboard — full keyboard input, including modifier keys, function keys, and shortcuts like Cmd+Tab • Media — play/pause, volume, and track controls, always one tap away • Screen — mirror your computer's display and control it remotely • Files — browse and manage files and folders • Power — shut down, restart, lock, and wake your computer (Wake on LAN) WORKS WITH YOUR APPS Spotify, VLC, Kodi, Plex, Netflix, YouTube, iTunes, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and many more — plus custom remotes you can build yourself. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Wake your computer, open remotes, send actions, type text, and control the mouse — straight from Siri, the Shortcuts app, or your Home Screen. MADE FOR iPAD A dedicated iPad layout with a sidebar for fast switching between remotes — your whole setup, side by side. EASY SETUP 1. Install the free server on your computer — www.unifiedremote.com 2. Open the app; your computer is discovered automatically 3. Start controlling Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux — plus Raspberry Pi and Arduino Yún. Connections can be password-protected and encrypted. FREE & FULL VERSION The free version includes 18 remotes, including mouse, keyboard, media, and power. A single one-time purchase unlocks every remote and the extended keyboard — no subscriptions. Questions or feedback? Visit www.unifiedremote.com for help and support.

About

Bluetouch™

Transform your device into a wireless Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Control your computer, smart TV, or other devices with a full keyboard, trackpad, and customizable remote layouts. Effortlessly transfer data and prevent your computer from sleeping.

Highlights
  • Wireless keyboard and trackpad
  • Multi-touch gestures
  • Smart typing with swipe and autocompletion
  • Global language support
  • QR/barcode data transfer
  • Customizable remote layouts
  • Mouse jiggler to prevent sleep
Features
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Use your device as a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. No additional software is required. Just connect directly via a secure, private Bluetooth connection and take effortless control! The app functions as a reliable wireless keyboard, trackpad, and mouse replacement. - Trackpad: Features scrolling, left, right, and middle mouse buttons. Supports multi-touch gestures (for PRO and ELITE users). Customize scroll speed and direction for perfect navigation. - Full Keyboard: Offers a full-featured layout for remote typing, including all function keys and arrow keys. - Smart Typing: Supports familiar features like swipe gestures, text autocompletion, and speech-to-text. - Global Language Support: Easily change the keyboard layout to support dozens of different languages. - Data Transfer: Scan QR codes or barcodes and wirelessly transmit the data to your connected device. You can also copy/paste text directly into the app to send it over. Advanced Control Tools - Custom Layouts & Remotes: Unleash your creativity by designing custom layouts for any use case—create your own dedicated Smart TV remote, presentation clicker, or Steam Deck controller. Export/import layouts for easy sharing and backup. Seamlessly switch between a keyboard, media remote, and navigation layout while connected to a single device. - Shortcut Keys: Create powerful shortcuts that send up to six different keyboard keys simultaneously (e.g., a single button press for Ctrl+Alt+Delete). - Mouse Jiggler: Prevent your computer from entering sleep or standby mode during long tasks, downloads, or presentations. Perfect for Every Situation Use the app as a dedicated media remote for movies, a full-featured PC mouse and keyboard, or a backup for your existing peripherals—protecting you against them going missing, getting broken, or running out of battery. Download the app today and experience effortless control! Get connected with the Bluetouch community! Join our Discord server for tips, tricks, and discussions: https://discord.gg/5KCsWhryjd Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Unified Remote4 screens
Bluetouch™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Unified Remote at none against Bluetouch™'s shown. Unified Remote also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 49%). Bluetouch™'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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. Unified Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bluetouch™ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unified Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 296 and 169 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Unified Remote's written reviews are positive against 49% of Bluetouch™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unified Remote ships an update fortnightly, Bluetouch™ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Unified Remote versus Bluetouch™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnified RemoteBluetouch™
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (296 ratings) — better3.6 (169 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better48.8% of reviews
Number of ratings296 — better169
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnified IntentsRaymond Jones

Customer experience

Unified Remote

All ratings294 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative24.8%
Written reviews284 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative25.4%

Bluetouch™

All ratings168 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative29.2%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral7.5%
Negative43.8%

Bugs and requests

Unified Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard not working on Windows 8.1
  • Inability to close keyboard once opened
  • Inconsistent behavior after updates
  • Purchased features not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Sleep timer for PC
  • Apple Watch support
  • Improved Siri/Shortcuts integration
  • Better handling of large music libraries

Bluetouch™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Unified Remote

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99
6 purchases

Bluetouch™

Subscriptions2
  • Bundle Subscription (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Bundle Subscription (Yearly)$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Lifetime$6.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Create Combination Keys$7.99
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  • Create Custom Layouts$7.99

Questions

Is Unified Remote free?
Unified Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bluetouch™ free?
Bluetouch™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unified Remote or Bluetouch™?
Unified Remote is rated higher. Unified Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Bluetouch™ averages 3.6 from 169 ratings.
Do Unified Remote or Bluetouch™ have ads?
Bluetouch™ shows ads; Unified Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Unified Remote or Bluetouch™?
Unified Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Bluetouch™ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Unified Remote was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bluetouch™ on November 3, 2026.

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