Comparison

AirType vs Tap Remote

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

Head to head
About

AirType

Type messages and text from your computer directly to your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Seamlessly switch between your computer's keyboard and the app's interface for efficient communication across devices.

Highlights
  • Type from computer keyboard
  • Send text to iPhone/iPad
  • Local Wi-Fi connection
  • Multi-platform browser support
  • Seamless reconnection
  • In-app full-size keyboard
Features
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Type on your computer. Receive it on your devices. Keep using the keyboard you know when writing a long message, taking notes, or entering a paragraph on your phone. AirType sends text from your computer browser to the active text field on your devices over the same Wi-Fi network. JUST OPEN A BROWSER No desktop software or account is required. Open the address displayed on the AirType keyboard and enter its six-digit pairing code to connect. USE YOUR FAMILIAR INPUT METHOD Compose text with your computer’s input method, then press Enter or click Send. The browser also offers delete and newline controls, plus a searchable emoji picker for adding emoji to your draft. TYPE LOCALLY, TOO Switch to the built-in English QWERTY keyboard with light and dark appearances, numbers, symbols, and English spelling suggestions. Hold the space bar and drag horizontally to move the cursor. KEEP YOUR UNSENT DRAFT If the connection drops, the browser attempts to reconnect for up to 10 seconds, then offers a manual Reconnect button. Unsent text stays in the current page so you can continue editing. GET STARTED 1. Add AirType in Keyboard settings and enable Allow Full Access. 2. Open AirType and enable its local network connection. Allow Local Network access. 3. Connect your computer and smartphone or tablet to the same Wi-Fi. 4. Open a text field in a supported app, switch to AirType, and keep Web Access visible. 5. Open the keyboard’s address on your computer, enter the pairing code, and type. PLEASE NOTE • Remote typing requires Full Access and Local Network permission. Local typing works without Full Access. • The receiving connection runs only while the Web Access keyboard is visible. • Some apps do not allow third-party keyboards. Secure text fields and certain phone fields use the system keyboard. • Web Access uses unencrypted local HTTP. Use a trusted Wi-Fi network. • No cloud account is needed. AirType does not upload your typing to its own cloud service. Browser drafts remain only in the current page and may be lost if you refresh or close it. Support: info@invivointeractive.com

About

Tap Remote

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
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Tap Remote turns your iOS device into a powerful remote control for your Mac computer. More than just a Keyboard, Mouse and Trackpad, Tap Remote also gives you control over the Mac system Dock as well as controlling your favourite apps like Spotify and iTunes. Enjoy these Features for FREE: -> Simulated Mouse - Left, Right and Double-Click -> TrackPad - Two finger scroll just like on your Macbook -> Keyboard - select from various layouts (email, numeric) -> Full support for Portrait and Landscape mode -> Media Remote - control your favorite audio and video apps -> Customize the interface with color themes -> Control and view the Mac system Dock -> Connect to any computer on your network -> Password protection Upgrade to the Pro version and get these features: -> Mirror your desktop to your iOS device -> Presentation remote -> Extended Keyboard 3 Simple steps to get started: 1) Visit https://dodisoftware.com/tapremote and download the Mac client software 2) Run the Mac client software and the iOS app 3) Connect by entering the IP Address or scanning the QR code

Screenshots

AirType4 screens
Tap Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tap Remote at 3.8 against AirType's 3.3. Tap Remote also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 142 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). AirType's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Tap Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirType asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tap Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of AirType's written reviews are positive against 50% of Tap Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirType ships an update every 142 months, Tap Remote every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AirType versus Tap Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirTypeTap Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (29 ratings)3.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 142 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperinvivoEun Ah Jung

Customer experience

AirType

All ratings29 ratings
Positive55.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative37.9%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative25.8%

Tap Remote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

AirType

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tap Remote

One-time1
  • Tap Remote - Pro Upgrade$0.99

Questions

Is AirType free?
AirType is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap Remote free?
Tap Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AirType or Tap Remote?
Tap Remote is rated higher. AirType averages 3.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Tap Remote averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.
Do AirType or Tap Remote have ads?
Neither AirType nor Tap Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirType or Tap Remote?
AirType ships an update every 142 months, and Tap Remote every 7 months. Most recently, AirType was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tap Remote on November 2, 2026.

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