# vRemote vs Remote Keyboard & Mouse

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | vRemote | Remote Keyboard & Mouse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vremote/id871648103/reviews) | **[4.3 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-keyboard-and-mouse/id6745342030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ViewSonic_International](https://appshunter.io/developer/871648106) | [JIE WANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119473827) |

## What reviewers say

### vRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vremote/id871648103)

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.

**Highlights:** Virtual projector remote, Automatic image focus, Google Assistant integration, Alexa integration, Phone-based control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote Keyboard & Mouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-keyboard-and-mouse/id6745342030)

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.

**Highlights:** Wireless keyboard input, Touchpad mouse control, Dedicated numeric keypad, Instant Wi-Fi connection, Secure data transmission, Cross-platform compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Keyboard Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Desktop Keyboard Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Numeric Keypad Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Keyobard Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Native Keyboard Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| TV KeyboardsPro | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Keyboards Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is vRemote free?

vRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Keyboard & Mouse free?

Remote Keyboard & Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, vRemote or Remote Keyboard & Mouse?

Remote Keyboard & Mouse is rated higher. vRemote averages 1.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Remote Keyboard & Mouse averages 4.3 from 37 ratings.

### Do vRemote or Remote Keyboard & Mouse have ads?

Remote Keyboard & Mouse shows ads; vRemote does not.

### Which is updated more often, vRemote or Remote Keyboard & Mouse?

vRemote ships an update every 4 months, and Remote Keyboard & Mouse every 3 weeks. Most recently, vRemote was updated on September 17, 2026 and Remote Keyboard & Mouse on September 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*