# Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro vs Bear

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro | Bear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse-and-keyboard-pro/id884153085/reviews)** | [4.3 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-ai-keyboard/id6449626319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) | [kimihiro kubota](https://appshunter.io/developer/500031798) |

## 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


### Bear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-ai-keyboard/id6449626319)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Direct WebSearch from Keybaord | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

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