# Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro vs Tap Remote

The clearest difference is price: Tap Remote at Free against Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's $39.99. Tap Remote also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (92% vs 50%). On ads there is nothing between them.

Tap Remote is free to download; Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro costs $39.99 up front. Tap Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro has 5.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of Tap Remote's.

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro ships an update every 5 days, Tap Remote every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro | Tap Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse-and-keyboard-pro/id884153085/reviews)** | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-remote/id1084877796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) | [Eun Ah Jung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437313317) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse-and-keyboard-pro/id884153085)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote, wireless mouse, and keyboard. Control Apple TV, Mac, Windows PCs, and other iPads seamlessly over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Automate tasks, launch apps, and manage your digital world with ease.

**Highlights:** Universal remote for Apple TV, Mac, Windows, iPad, Wireless mouse and keyboard functionality, Live screen view for remote computer interaction, Customizable control panels and shortcuts, Siri Shortcuts and timer automation, Secure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Fantastic
- 🔒 Reliable
- 💡 Highly customizable
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Occasional bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 👎 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes on startup
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
- Mouse pointer gets stuck

**Requested features**

- Add support for Linux/Unix
- Improve touch screen control
- Integrate with more third-party apps
- Enhance remote desktop functionality


### Tap Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-remote/id1084877796)

Transform your iOS device into a comprehensive remote control for your Mac. Effortlessly manage your computer's mouse, keyboard, trackpad, system dock, and favorite media applications. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks desktop mirroring and presentation controls.

**Highlights:** Simulated Mouse with click functions, Trackpad with two-finger scrolling, Keyboard with multiple layouts, Media app control, Mac system Dock control, Desktop mirroring (Pro feature), Presentation remote (Pro feature)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tap Remote - Pro Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro free?

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tap Remote free?

Tap Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro is rated higher. Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Tap Remote averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro or Tap Remote have ads?

Neither Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro nor Tap Remote shows ads.

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

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro ships an update every 5 days, and Tap Remote every 7 months. Most recently, Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro was updated on October 18, 2026 and Tap Remote on October 13, 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.*