Comparison

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro vs Bear

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

Bear

Enhance your typing with an AI-powered keyboard that integrates web search, synonyms, and text refinement tools. Access AI chatbots and use saved templates without leaving your current app.

Highlights
  • AI Chat (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity)
  • Auto Synonyms
  • Built-in Browser
  • AI Rewrite
  • Templates
Features
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The ultimate AI-powered keyboard designed to supercharge your typing. Access web search, synonyms, rewrites, and templates instantly—no app-switching required. • Stuck on a word? Smart synonyms appear as you type. • Polishing an email? Ask AI to refine it in one tap. • Fact‑check an Instagram comment? Instantly look it up with the built-in browser. 【Features】 1. AI Chat Talk to ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity without leaving the keyboard. 2. Auto Synonyms Live suggestions turn “love” into “passion,” “adore,” “cherish,” and more. 3. Built‑in Browser Perform web searches from any app—Instagram, Gmail, Notes, and more—thanks to the integrated keyboard browser. 4. Rewrite Shorten, formalize, expand, or rephrase any sentence with AI. 5. Templates Save and sync your favorite phrases; insert them with one tap.

Screenshots

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro4 screens
Bear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bear at Free against Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's $39.99. Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On ads and iOS requirement 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro has 5.4K ratings behind it against 50, 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 64% of Bear's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro ships an update every 5 days, Bear fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro versus Bear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote, Mouse & Keyboard ProBear
Price$39.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (5.4K ratings) — better4.3 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better64.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5.4K — better50
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB116 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDkimihiro kubota

Customer experience

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

All ratings5,423 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews587 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.8%

Bear

All ratings50 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%

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

Bear

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Bear

One-time1
  • Direct WebSearch from Keybaord$19.99

Questions

Is Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro free?
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bear free?
Bear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro or Bear?
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro is rated higher. Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Bear averages 4.3 from 50 ratings.
Do Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro or Bear have ads?
Neither Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro nor Bear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro or Bear?
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro ships an update every 5 days, and Bear fortnightly. Most recently, Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bear on October 24, 2026.

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