Comparison

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

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
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Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Control more from one app - now on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Remote, Mouse & Keyboard turns your Apple devices into a simple, powerful remote for TVs, streaming devices, Apple TV, Mac, Windows PC, and iPad. Use it from the couch, at your desk, during a presentation, or anywhere you want faster control. TV and Streaming Remote Use your iPhone, iPad, or Mac as a remote for supported TVs, streamers, and Apple TV. Works with Apple TV plus supported Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Hisense, and Vizio devices. Android TV and Google TV examples include Sony, TCL, Philips, and Xiaomi - just a few of the brands that use the platform. - Navigate with a smooth touchpad - Control volume, playback, and media - Type searches and passwords with the keyboard - Launch Apple TV apps quickly - Keep one remote ready across your devices Older Apple TV models such as Gen 1-3 require one-time PIN entry using a physical remote. Mac and PC Control Control your computer over Wi-Fi with a remote, mouse, keyboard, and custom panels built for the apps you use. - Use your device as a wireless mouse and keyboard - Adjust volume, playback, and tracks - View your computer screen live - Take screenshots remotely - Launch or quit apps, open menus, and run shortcuts - Create custom panels and automation scripts - Schedule actions with timers Requires the free helper app for Mac or Windows: https://rs.ltd/get iPad Control Use your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to control another iPad over Bluetooth. - Type, navigate, and control playback - Adjust volume and media - Keep a second device useful in creative, work, or entertainment setups Why You'll Love It - One app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Remote control for TVs, streamers, Apple TV, Mac, PC, and iPad - Touchpad, keyboard, media controls, shortcuts, and automation - Custom control panels for apps, websites, and workflows - Secure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections System Requirements - iPhone, iPad, or Mac - Supported Apple TV, Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Hisense, and Vizio devices - Android TV and Google TV devices, including examples from Sony, TCL, Philips, Xiaomi, and more - Apple TV: all models supported - Mac: macOS 10.13 or later with helper app - Windows: Windows 7 or later with helper app - iPad control: Bluetooth connection Privacy Policy: https://rs.ltd/privacy Terms of Use: https://rs.ltd/terms Take Control One app. All your screens. Ready on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

About

TV Remote

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote control for your smart TV. This app supports a wide variety of popular TV brands, consolidating all your remotes into one convenient device. Enjoy a simplified TV-watching experience.

Highlights
  • Control smart TVs with phone
  • Supports wide range of brands
  • Eliminates multiple remotes
  • LG, Roku, Samsung, Sony, Philips support
  • Simplified TV experience
Features
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With Universal Remote, you can control your Smart TV with just your phone! This versatile app supports a wide range of TV brands and models, eliminating the need for multiple remote controls.
 Download Universal Remote today and simplify your TV-watching experience! It works with the most popular brands: - LG - Roku - Samsung - Sony - Philips - Amazon Fire TV - Android TV & Google TV - Hisense - Vizio This application is an independent development, compatible with the mentioned brands or companies, but it is not officially related to or associated with them in any way. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zap.studio/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TV Remote at Free against Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's $39.99. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (58K vs 5.4K) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 55%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating 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

TV Remote is free to download; Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro costs $39.99 up front. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro against 4.6 for TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 58K ratings behind it against 5.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's written reviews are positive against 55% of TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro ships an update every 6 days, TV Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote, Mouse & Keyboard ProTV Remote
Price$39.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (5.4K ratings) — better4.6 (58K ratings)
Positive reviews92.4% of reviews — better55.4% of reviews
Number of ratings5.4K58K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#195 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDZap Software Studio BV

Customer experience

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

All ratings5,414 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews581 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.6%

TV Remote

All ratings57,661 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews1,316 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative39.9%

User reviews

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

From 5.4K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

TV Remote

From 58K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful when remote is lost
  • 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
  • 🚀 Quick connection to TV

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with some TV models
  • 🐛 Keyboard not working on some TVs
  • 🐛 Disconnects frequently

Bugs and requests

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

TV Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App force closes when connecting to certain TVs
  • Volume controls not working on some TVs
  • Remote buttons not responding consistently

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to turn TV on/off
  • Improve keyboard functionality
  • Expand TV brand compatibility
  • Add option to save connected TV

In-app purchases

None

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro free?
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro or TV Remote?
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro is rated higher. Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.6 from 58K ratings.
Do Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro or TV Remote have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro or TV Remote?
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro ships an update every 6 days, and TV Remote every 4 days. Most recently, Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and TV Remote on September 24, 2026.

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