Comparison

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro vs Stardater

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

Stardater

Features
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What if time had a number that was uniquely yours? Stardate reimagines how you experience time by anchoring it to the most meaningful moment in your personal history: your birth. Enter your date of birth once, and the app calculates your personal stardate — a living number that reflects exactly where you are in your own journey through time. Your Personal Stardate Your stardate has three parts: the year of your life you're currently living, the day of that this year, and the percentage of today that has already passed. At 6:34pm on the 88th day of your 57th year, your stardate is 57088.77. It's a clock, a calendar, and a life odometer — all in one elegant number. More Than Just a Number Stardate also shows you how many days you've been alive, what percentage of your life this year represents, and what infinitesimally small slice of your entire life this single day accounts for. These aren't just statistics — they're perspective. The kind that makes you put down your phone and actually do something with your afternoon. Apple Watch Stardate includes a full Apple Watch app and complication so your personal time is always on your wrist. The complication displays the current percentage of your day — a quiet, constant reminder that time is moving. Stardate is for anyone who has ever felt that the conventional calendar is someone else's way of keeping score.

Screenshots

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro4 screens
Stardater3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stardater at $1.99 against Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's $39.99. Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (6 vs 3). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro costs $39.99 and Stardater $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro ships an update every 5 days, Stardater every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro versus Stardater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote, Mouse & Keyboard ProStardater
Price$39.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.7 (5.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDPaul Schmaldinst

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

Stardater

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Stardater

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro free?
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stardater free?
Stardater costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro or Stardater have ads?
Neither Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro nor Stardater shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro or Stardater?
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro ships an update every 5 days, and Stardater every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro was updated on November 11, 2026 and Stardater on November 9, 2026.

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