vRemote vs Remote Keyboard & Mouse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
vRemote
Transform your phone into a virtual remote for your projector. Instantly focus your projector with a snapshot of the image. Seamlessly control your projector using Google or Alexa voice assistants after setup.
- Virtual projector remote
- Automatic image focus
- Google Assistant integration
- Alexa integration
- Phone-based control
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A virtual remote control for the projector in your phone. You can download vRemote, the virtual remote control can instantly help users automatically focus with a simple snapshot of the projected image. The most important is that it can help the projector be remoted by Google/Alexa voice assistant after the vRemote setup process.
Remote Keyboard & Mouse
Transform your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and mouse for your computer or LG TV. Effortlessly control media, give presentations, and boost productivity with a secure, instant connection over Wi-Fi.
- Wireless keyboard input
- Touchpad mouse control
- Dedicated numeric keypad
- Instant Wi-Fi connection
- Secure data transmission
- Cross-platform compatibility
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Remote Keyboard – Control Your Computer & LG TV from iPhone Remote Keyboard turns your iPhone into a wireless keyboard, mouse, trackpad, numeric keypad, media controller, and LG TV remote. Whether you’re presenting, watching movies, entering data, or controlling your computer from the couch, Remote Keyboard gives you flexible control right from your phone. Pair your iPhone with the companion desktop app for Mac or Windows, connect over Wi‑Fi or QR code, and start typing, clicking, scrolling, dragging, and controlling media instantly. Key Features • Wireless Keyboard – Type on your Mac or Windows PC using full keyboard, native keyboard, and platform-specific layouts. • Touchpad-Style Mouse Control – Move the cursor, tap to click, right-click, scroll, and drag with intuitive trackpad gestures. • Numeric Keypad Support – Enter numbers quickly with dedicated Mac and Windows number pad layouts, ideal for spreadsheets, finance, and data entry. • Media Controls – Control playback, volume, arrow keys, and media shortcuts from your phone. • LG WebOS TV Remote – Navigate your TV, adjust volume, change channels, control playback, and access supported TV shortcuts. • Custom Keyboards – Create your own keyboard layouts with shortcuts, text input, trackpad actions, and delays. • Quick Keyboard Switching – Save favorite keyboards and swipe between layouts quickly. • Flexible Connection Options – Connect over local Wi‑Fi, scan a QR code from the desktop app, or use Premium remote connection when supported. • Works Across Platforms – Control macOS, Windows, and LG WebOS devices from one app. Use It For • Home Theater Control – Control your Mac or PC as a smart TV from the couch. • Presentations – Advance slides, control the cursor, and type notes during meetings. • Productivity Anywhere – Work from across the room or from a standing desk without extra hardware. • Efficient Number Input – Speed up Excel, accounting, and data-entry workflows with a dedicated numeric keypad. • Media Playback – Adjust volume, pause, play, skip tracks, and browse comfortably. • Accessible Remote Control – Helpful for users who prefer touchscreen input or need flexible assistive control options. Requires the companion Remote Keyboard Desktop app for Mac/Windows computer control. In-App Purchase Terms • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at purchase. • Auto-renewable subscriptions will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. See https://remotecontrolio.web.app/eula.html for more details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Remote Keyboard & Mouse at 4.3 against vRemote's 1.2. Remote Keyboard & Mouse also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). vRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Remote Keyboard & Mouse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. vRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Remote Keyboard & Mouse holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of vRemote's written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote Keyboard & Mouse's.
vRemote ships an update every 4 months, Remote Keyboard & Mouse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vRemote | Remote Keyboard & Mouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (26 ratings) | 4.3 (37 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 150 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ViewSonic_International | JIE WANG |
Customer experience
vRemote
Remote Keyboard & Mouse
In-app purchases
vRemote
No in-app purchases
Remote Keyboard & Mouse
- Remote Keyboard Premium$1.991 Month
- Desktop Keyboard Pro$3.99
- Numeric Keypad Pro$3.99
- Full Keyobard Pro$3.99
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- Native Keyboard Pro$3.99
- TV KeyboardsPro$4.99
- All Keyboards Pro$12.99
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